Soy Milk

This homemade soy milk is a tasty dairy alternative, and can be used on cereal or in baking recipes.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (100 g) dried soy beans
• 1 date, pitted
• 2 cups (480 ml) water

Directions

1. Clean dried soy beans and soak in water for 4 to 8 hours. Steam for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain soy beans and let cool. Measure 3/4 cups (130 g) cooked beans.
2. Place cooked beans, dates, and water into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 35-45 seconds. Seal 20 ounce container with the lid and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

To obtain commercial-style soy milk, strain the milk through a filtration bag or pass through a fine mesh sieve. For a refreshing flavor, add 1-inch (2.5 cm) cube of fresh ginger root before blending.

Nutrition

1 serving (294g)

• Calories: 100

• Total Fat: 4.5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 4g

• Protein: 9g

• Sodium: 10mg