How to Make High-Protein Plant-Based Greek Soy Yogurt

[@Brightlineeating]

UPDATE: Due to personal preferences, Susan is not making this yogurt on a regular basis. We're sorry we no longer have insight into the intricacies of this process.

[@patriciabenes6615]

Why

[@Ilareau2]

Also curious if you make another yogurt instead? Would love to see more yogurt recipe if you are making another one.

[@wjcdmartin]

BLE needs many, many, more vids like this. Love the ones with Becky, too! We need hands on, simple demonstrations. And free, too, for those of us who have purchased your 2 books and journal.

[@judijackson4197]

As if I could love SPT any more…her cat babies are clearly part of the family! Love! Love! Love!

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

I agree, most plant based yogurt's don't taste good. I'm going to do this! Thanks Susan!

[@Ilareau2]

So grateful for your video! No one shows how to make a big batch! Appreciated the detail of the temperature and the part about letting it set, that is a step I skipped and my yogurt wasn’t turning out the way I wanted. Exited to try your way of doing g it! I also appreciate that you show the texture and it’s normal that it looked lumpy at first. No one else shows that. Thank you so much! And love how you mentioned how to make sure to keep a routine going.

[@aleciamarsh4005]

Love the Bengal cats! I use probiotic capsules (empty the contents inside the capsule into the soy milk) instead of yogurt starter. Something important to mention is to make sure your instant pot and anything that touches the yogurt is sanitized - I pour boiling water over it and let it air dry before I make the soy milk. I've had failed batches and the experts said to sanitize everything to keep that from happening. I also sanitize the bowl the yogurt is stored in. Love this!

[@brennanbourne]

I second this! I have also had a failed batch and it was incredibly frustrating to waste so much.

[@charlottesedey4335]

Never had a problem.

[@marilynsummit1764]

I called myself making yogurt yesterday and it was a disaster. Never thickened. I'll make sure to do that next time. That was the first yogurt.

[@davidkuttruff]

Thank you for the very clear and easy instructions! I actually found a less expensive soy milk that has no addatives at all - Pacific Foods. It works very well! Thank you again!

[@davidkuttruff]

oops, no additives*

[@leilawillard1145]

Oh my gosh, I started making soy yogurt for the first time today. (After making soy milk from scratch first). I have been consistently bright for 190 days (But have been doing bright lines on and off since the fall of 2019. I'd have stayed on it if it wasn't for addictive cycles I didn't know how to break out of. I've learned each time I've picked myself back up). ANYHOW - you are SO RIGHT about the vegan yogurt options in stores. (And many are LOADED with sugar!) I appreciate you sharing how you make this because I've been trying to figure out WHAT TO DO. Now I need to order a EuroCuisine yogurt filter. Thank you so much! And I loved your helpers for this video. I'm going to share this video with people who I believe would appreciate it.

[@MingCChen]

I really appreciate you made this video. This is a great vlog, I love it. I also like to mention that if you have instantpot and a high power blender like vitamix, it's super easy to make pure delisious soy milk. I soak soybean in water for a few hours (about 6 hours or over night) until the bean got much bigger, then cook the bean in instantpot for 45 minutes with high pressure, then blending with ratio one to three (soy bean to water) in the high power blender for 1 minute or less. The best authentic soy milk is done. PS. the ratio of bean and water might not be the same as the store bought soy milk.

[@Sparkle2day]

I need to try that!

[@fionadale8044]

Do you strain it after blending?

[@joewister180]

@@fionadale8044 Yes.

[@chosen1504]

Your daughter has the sweetest personality ❤

[@TheLeyaKa]

It is very easy to make your own soy milk too, and much much cheaper, plus not pasteurised, you can control quality choosing non GMO organic soy seeds and ideal to make your own soy yogurt. I guess many people choose easier option, but it doesn’t really takes a lots of time - BTW your cat is sooo beautiful!

[@Sparkle2day]

I love this. Your kitties and daughter are both adorable.

[@TuckerSP2011]

I agree, enjoyed the beautiful child and kitties.

[@Ilareau2]

So grateful for your video! No one shows how to make a big batch! Appreciated the detail of the temperature and the part about letting it set, that is a step I skipped and my yogurt wasn’t turning out the way I wanted. Exited to try your way of doing g it!

[@pda2836]

What at CRAZY GOOD, COMPREHENSIVE video on soy yogurt making. LOVE IT :) Exactly what I have been searching for -- THANK YOU!!

[@Brightlineeating]

You are welcome! 🧡

[@btsyhys]

Thank you for this great video. Just what I needed to see. : )

[@bdoll1012]

This is awesome, going on a hunt for the right soy milk tomorrow and ordering an Instant Pot, I love yogurt, making my own would be the best! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

[@brendafarris7350]

Totally awesome! Amazing! This was excellent! I am so excited to make this! Thank you for the indepth tutorial. And many thx to your videographer and to Mia (Maya??) for joining in the fun! PS - do more of these 'cooking' type videos. Very inspirational.

[@Monicapiazza541]

I just love how your kitty came up for a visit. So adorable, and as weird as it is.. it makes you just that more awesome!! How someone treats animals just says so much about a person in my opinion.

[@allisonkimmel8647]

THANK YOU!!! I make my own yogurt as well, but I've really struggled with making plant-based yogurt.

[@andreagorham1985]

Love this! I cannot wait to try it! Thank you so much for doing this video❤

[@stephaniesosna8213]

I absolutely LOVE this video. I've been wanting to see how to make yogurt in the instant pot without using the "jar method " cause I knew I wanted to strain it for a thicker consistency. And I didn't want to waste so much time washing jars 😂 I have the exact same strainer from trying to make almond milk yogurt (failed attempts). Thank you, thank you for sharing this recipe 💞

[@joanramler7831]

Great video! A family member has ulcerative colitis and we needed to switch to a whole foods plant based diet rich in probiotics for her. I became a pro at making our own yogurt. Our soy milk is just soybeans and water and it’s sourced from an oriental good market…super inexpensive. I use probiotic capsules to keep costs down(each brand gives the yogurt a different flavor profile so experiment)(our current favorite has 14 different active probiotic strains). I just use the oven with the light on and leave it for 15 hours. It’s pretty thick by then but we do strain it with cheesecloth if we want to make dips with it. We never discard the whey since I believe it’s likely loaded with probiotic. We just drink a bit of it every day. I loved seeing your strainer. It will definitely be easier than the cheesecloth. Thank you.

[@laurieolson7425]

Whey to go! Thanks for this video. I will definitely try making this at home as soon as I get all the stuff I need to do it. You both are so cute!!!! Love working together. Love the kitties too!!!

[@Brightlineeating]

😍

[@scrane5500]

Love this--I'm always looking for plant based recipes as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen and possible BLV in dairy. Thanks so much for sharing

[@JoandIvan777]

Beautiful cats!!! nice that they want to help! great video thanks!!

[@tubingtonite]

Nice video, making my first batch ever of Soy yogurt today. This is going to be very helpful as I have the same strainer and usually strain it for 12 hours, always prefer the greek form as you do. I like to save some of the way for the next batch at least thats what I have been doing with the dairy version. Really wanted to get away from so much dairy, happy to see your soy yogurt turns out so thick.

[@Barbara-pz8ky]

Great tutorial…have you tried using some yogurt from the previous batch as yogurt starter for the next?

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Do you have a video on how to do this without the instant pot? I would really love that. Thank you very much for all your hard work.

[@vi3472]

Very cool video! Who knew it was so easy! Thank you!

[@nateg7502]

The insta pot saves me a trip to buy a large pot

[@bettyz23]

You are shining so bright!! Love you🧡 I have a question: is it 110 degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius?

[@Nadya3775]

Fahrenheit

[@SK-ki1te]

Do you ever use the previous batch as a starter? Do you throw away the whey??Thx!

[@itsagreatday9765]

Came out perfect. Thank you!

[@ayamamurray3648]

Thank you so much, Susan. Great stuff!

[@nonamuss9991]

I tried to follow the link to check out the strainers, and it says the influencer storefront is not active… Can you help?

[@seangholipour3884]

I made it from soy milk to thick delicious yogurt in total of 12 hrs. Btw, I use cloth similar to cheese cloth instead of the strainer gadget

[@jenniferplantenberg9606]

I love your kitty! We have a cat with the same markings who also loves to drink out of the sink.😄

[@audreysmith2557]

Your cat is beautiful. Your daughter is so smart - takes after her mom! 😊 Can you use the whey as the starter for your next batch of yogurt?

[@audreysmith2557]

Whip it! Whip it good! 🎵

[@aaliak4499]

That's what I'm wondering too.

[@AffirmingMind]

This is such a helpful video! I would prefer to make my own Greek yogurt. How did you determine the macros, especially the amount of protein? I am desperately looking for ways to increase my plant based protein count?

[@bdoll1012]

I just bought my instant pot, looking forward to my first batch of yogurt! When doing the first 8 hours in the instant pot, is the steam vent set to open or closed? Thank you

[@ăbı̂ygayil-tsâphâh]

Thank you very much, Susan💐I would try making it with homemade soy milk which isn't difficult to make. I am awaiting your first BLE book from Amazon ... have the cookbook which is wonderful. Shalom from Pam

[@Brightlineeating]

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[@josefschiltz2192]

@@Brightlineeating Hi Susan. can I presume that you have used soy yoghurt as a starter as well to make a similarly large batch in the Instant Pot? - and, if so, how much yoghurt did you use as a starter? Many thanks.

[@lories03]

Good explanation! No need to buy so many gadgets especially because you’re mentioning environment. The straining can be done in a muslin cloth in a colander with a bowl underneath.

[@tanyaadamchuk9303]

Hi. What size is your instant pot? Also do you not have to add 1 tbsp. of sugar to help the bacteria reproduce? Thanks

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Do you have a video on how to make soy yogurt without an instant pot? You mentioned something about boiling the milk.

[@melyssadavis63]

Wonderful! Could you guess at the protein content in an 8 ounce yogurt serving here?

[@melyssadavis63]

18-20 grams :) she says in the video thank you

[@fractode]

So...kitty just got done taking a dump in the litter box, did the scratch-scratch...and now pads around where food is prepared, spreading cat dander, cat hair, and toxoplasmosis with every little footstep. YUK.

[@josefschiltz2192]

Exactly what I was thinking. A food hygienist's nightmare. Noted all the love for the cat - all very fine - but when we're talking about adding healthy bacteria to yoghurt and then the cat decides to pay a visit and is even allowed to put their head over the instant pot! That cat might have just been licking it's own . . !

[@edinacole6382]

And it looks like she tasted the soy milk. I’m disgusted.

[@MomIrregardless]

the whey is where most of the proteins are actually.....the whey is not waste, it has lots of uses. i wonder what you will do with it? how much is your serving? 1/4 cup? 1/2 cup? 1 cup?

[@caninecrazy]

You can even freeze the whey in ice cube trays to use as the starter for the next batch. I always used to do that for regular dairy yogurt so I don’t know why it wouldn’t work for plant based yogurt as well.

[@MysticMarla]

How much of the whey would you use for culture/starter?

[@gregkisinger4183]

Wonderful! Now I know how to make yoghurt from other types of milk. Would a cheesecloth do the same thing as the Euro strainer? I have lots of cheesecloth to use so I'd consider that for myself.

[@jennifertaylor2912]

😂I love the way she made the yogurt but cats in the kitchen is not sanitary!

[@npourciau]

Great demonstration! How long does it stay good in the fridge?

[@Brightlineeating]

Susan consumed it within the week. 🧡

[@rose-mariekarlsson1201]

Love it ❤ God taste and healthy what a perfect combo! Thanks for the effort, very helpful to plan for BLE success 🎉

[@pattigee1]

Alabaster such a cute name! Good video, too.

[@Amy-jf5vc]

Susan-please tell me how you came up with 18-30g of protein. This has been debated on the BLE Facebook group for some time-people (me!) are confused and need to know how you came up with that number. I need to track my protein for my doctor and I really hope you can answer this once and for all.Thanks!!!

[@Amy-jf5vc]

Oops, I meant 18-20g

[@Brightlineeating]

Hi Amy! Susan says in the video that the milk she uses has about 9g of protein per 8 oz serving. When she strains the yogurt to make it Greek-style, it reduces the volume by half, which means the protein is now doubled in concentration. So a 8 oz serving now has 18g of protein in it. We hope this helps! 🧡🧡

[@nonamuss9991]

@@Brightlineeatingnone of the protein gets strained off in the liquid?

[@moritovadia770]

Can't I use some of the yogurt as a starter for next bach?

[@annfarrell9009]

yummy and I love the kitty cats

[@veronicaciccarelli6237]

Дорогая Сюзан, здравствуйте! 🙂 Я впервые на Вашем канале. Спасибо Вам большое за Ваш позитив, который Вы внесли в создание этого замечательного видео-рецепта! 🤗 Слушала, затаив дыхание : ) У Вас милые котейки) и не менее милая дочурка Майя. 🤗К слову, - красотки 😘 У меня у самой две кошки) Тоже отказываюсь от молочных продуктов. Здесь в РФ очень маленький выбор веганских продуктов, всё дорого до безобразия, пытаюсь делать самой с нуля: сначала молоко, затем кисло немолочные продукты. Да, это занимает много времени, но приходится делать выбор. Всех благ, привет из России 😊

[@Brightlineeating]

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[@JoleneBillings-k4h]

I have an instant pot & yogurt setting. It defaulted to 180 degrees & was to adjust to boil. I believe it will boil for 8 hours. Is this okay?

[@_evalution]

Is there a way to do this without an instant pot? and without the euro cuizine?

[@PinkLady54]

yes... I have an Excalibur dehydrator I use; remove the shelves & set container in. BAM! Same process but I do heat my milk 1st & let the dehydrator hold temp. I rotate the bowl 2-3 times to make sure even heat cuz I'm like that 🤪 Then the rest of the steps until the draining; that can be done with a strainer lined with layers of cheesecloth. Simple. You can use other appliances like convection type air fryer ovens if they go low enough for a yogurt setting. Be creative! I can't eat soy & I have zero issue with animal protein so I use quality canned coconut milk & add Zammex mulit collagen, a spoon of gelatin to make sure it stays homogeneous (I like the bulk & use it in SO many ways I don't strain it) & a bit of acacia fiber to help emmulate the 'sugar' content of dairy milk for the bacteria to eat; though I use the same vegan culture that Susan uses. I agree with her! Homemade sugar free plain yogurt is SOOOO tasty & universal! I make my own mayo; use that, the plain yogurt & my own non-dairy ranch dressing spice blend for The Most Deee-licious, clean Buttermilk Ranch You ever tasted!! Plus the yogurt also stands in for non-dairy sour cream etc. in other applications & recipes; of course with a lil fruit for sweet yogurt or in homemade non-dairy frozen confections!! The uses are myriad!! AMAZING not only how it tastes but all the ways it can work in a clean eating life!!! WIN/WIN!

[@tammysecord3255]

Thank you💖

[@shelleylong9547]

Love the kitty action...

[@Brightlineeating]

🐈

[@Monicapiazza541]

And another comment 😅 that yogurt looks incredible

[@princesspamela1959]

I LOVE my Greek Soy Yogurt! I use probiotics in mine, then let it sit for about 8 hours after its done and it gets nice and sour I use that same strainer ... Its so YUMMMYYY!

[@Brightlineeating]

Yum! 😊

[@MysticMarla]

So it gets tangier if it sits out longer?

[@princesspamela1959]

@@MysticMarla And I strain it well... so creamy!

[@Ourhomeschooladventures]

Yum!

[@lioralevy9352]

Thanks for shering this video.what is the size of your instent pot?

[@tudormiller887]

I'm a brand new subscriber in London UK.❤

[@Brightlineeating]

Welcome!! 🧡

[@lemoncake958]

Jut made this last night with same Westlife brand with vanilla according to her directions. It is sitting at room temp for 2 hours now but it is still very watery. Is this normal? I have made soy yogurt without the vanilla but I usually set it for 10 hours in my instant pot and it is thick. Wondering if I should cook it for longer?

[@Brightlineeating]

Due to personal preferences, Susan is not making this yogurt on a regular basis. We're sorry we no longer have insight into the intricacies of this process. We hope you're able to find something that works for you 🧡

[@lemoncake958]

That is a useless reply to post. lol I will answer it a little better. I did the whole process like Susan described and the yogurt is perfect. The fact that it was so liquidy might be due to only 8 hours in instant pot. I really like the taste of it using the vanilla soy.

[@jessicaboyd9148]

The kitties 😍

[@somewhatamused]

How long is the finished yogurt good for?

[@micuchua70]

Thank you.

[@tomiakanana3779]

What do folks do with the whey?

[@aleciamarsh4005]

I want to know this too!

[@tomiakanana3779]

@@aleciamarsh4005 I used some to make my 2nd batch of yogurt and it worked. I read you can put it in your garden or feed it to your pets.

[@PinkLady54]

You also don't have to have any of that equipment to make exquisite tasting, high protein yogurt nor use soy. I have an Excalibur dehydrator I use; remove the shelves & set container in. BAM! Same process but I do heat my milk 1st & let the dehydrator hold temp. I rotate the bowl 2-3 times to make sure even heat cuz I'm like that 🤪 Then the rest of the steps until the draining; that can be done with a strainer lined with layers of cheesecloth. Simple. You can use other appliances like convection type air fryer ovens if they go low enough for a yogurt setting. Be creative! I can't eat soy & I have zero issue with animal protein so I use quality canned coconut milk & add Zammex mulit collagen, a spoon of gelatin to make sure it stays homogeneous (I like the bulk & use it in SO many ways I don't strain it) & a bit of acacia fiber to help emmulate the 'sugar' content of dairy milk for the bacteria to eat; though I use the same vegan culture that Susan uses. I agree with her! Homemade sugar free plain yogurt is SOOOO tasty & universal! I make my own mayo; use that, the plain yogurt & my own non-dairy ranch dressing spice blend for The Most Deee-licious, clean Buttermilk Ranch You ever tasted!! Plus the yogurt also stands in for non-dairy sour cream etc. in other applications & recipes; of course with a lil fruit for sweet yogurt or in homemade non-dairy frozen confections!! The uses are myriad!! AMAZING not only how it tastes but all the ways it can work in a clean eating life!!! WIN/WIN!

[@greytmom2008]

So, I’ve tried it twice, and neither one worked. What on earth am I doing wrong?

[@razanalolimat]

Doesn't the whey have a nutritional value? Can't it be used for something else instead of just throwing it away?

[@ashlynnh09]

How many grams of protein per serving?

[@majvlierop]

Doesn’t it need sugar? 😊

[@jelatinosa]

Doesn't the whey contain the most protein?

[@nonamuss9991]

I was just doing a little research and it seems that the undiluted whey doesn’t have that much protein by itself. The (dairy based) whey protein shake powders that they sell have whey protein isolate so they’ve extracted the protein out of the whey and concentrated it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jelatinosa]

@@nonamuss9991 thanks!

[@MsAnderson-]

At 3:32 😮 😮

[@cherylcoan3288]

You scored.

[@JoandIvan777]

gotta get that whey out of the way!!! New Sub!!! Thanks.

[@vestadorado1768]

I tried wire Eden brand, it was awful. In a yogurt machine.

[@scubahealer]

Cat hair would end up in your yogurt. 😮

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

cat butt on counter next to food...hmmm

[@ellinidatriandafilo5710]

That cat making me so sick 🤮

[@frugalfarm]

how disgusting to have a cat on the counter!

[@brennanbourne]

Oh, no, the HORROR! Some of us have pets that are like family. Who cares.

[@misspssoutherndelights6425]

I saw this and thought the same thing. Ain't no way!!

[@ange-wf2zs]

Unhygienic!!

[@pavlinacermakova3856]

Her kitchen, her cat, her food...

[@TuckerSP2011]

It was such a beautiful cat. Lively too. Her home looks so clean. You do you and let others do them.

[@ashlynlingerfelt2142]

Hi!! How many days will this last? 🩷