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    Home » Thermomix Basics

    Homemade Soy Milk Thermomix

    Published: Nov 9, 2022 · Modified: Dec 5, 2022 by Julie Carlyle · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Homemade Soy milk in a glass on white background

    Homemade soy milk is simple to make even if you don't own a Thermomix. But of course, Thermomix makes everything easier!

    Homemade soy milk is simple to make in the Thermomix. It's a plant-based milk that's naturally high in complete proteins & vegan friendly.

    There are so many reasons why people decide they need a Thermomix in their life. One of the more common reasons is they want to start making healthier food for their family. Healthy food means no pre-packaged sauces or packet mix products and knowing what's in the food you eat.

    Soy milk is a plant-based milk that is naturally high in complete protein. It's suitable for those following a vegan diet and those that are lactose intolerant and dairy free.

    In addition to being a healthy beverage, homemade soy milk can also be used as a milk substitute in cooking and baking.

    Why Make your own Soy Milk

    Soy milk is readily available in the supermarket, so why should you make your own?

    Choosing Organic Non GMO Milk

    Did you know most soy milk isn't organic? Also, most beans used in the production of soy milk are from GMO crops! No... nor did I until a client mentioned it to me. It's easy to find organic, non-GMO soybeans, but quite often organic soy milk is unavailable in the supermarket. So if organic eating is important to you, it's good to be able to make your own soy milk.

    What is added to your Soy Milk?

    Commercially prepared soy milk can contain more than just soybeans and water. Some varieties of milk use preservatives, sugar, flavouring, and fillers, along with added vitamins and minerals to help boost the nutritional value of the product that may have been destroyed by heat treatments.

    So this recipe makes soy milk using organic, non-GMO, Australian-grown soybeans and water. Just two ingredients and a simple process.

    Keeping Costs Down

    To keep the cost of your organic soy milk down, buy your soybeans in bulk. This is so cost-effective! I cup of dried soy means (180g) makes one litre of soy milk. That's very cost-effective. 

    Why Soak Soybeans?

    The soybeans need to be pre-soaked prior to commencing the recipe. I recommend soaking them overnight or for at least 8 hours. This serves 3 main purposes;

    1. Soybeans are high in phytic acid which can reduce the body's absorption of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Soaking reduces the levels of phytic acid in the beans and improves mineral uptake.
    2. Dried soybeans are very hard and take a long time to soften if not soaked prior to processing or cooking. Soaking reduces cooking time.
    3. The soaked bean's outer membrane is broken down which releases the oligosaccharides (type of carbohydrate) into the water. This makes soybeans more digestible and less likely to cause gas or bloating.
    soymilk and soy beans on a white background

    What Does Homemade Soy Milk Taste Like?

    You may find that homemade soy milk tastes a little different from commercial soy milk. There is a number of reasons for this, firstly if you take a look at the ingredient list of your regular soy milk you will notice a few additional ingredients. Most commercial varieties contain oil, salt, sweetener, and even flavours. So you may find your homemade soy milk has a little bit stronger flavour than you are used to.

    Adjusting Flavour & Sweetness

    Use this as your base recipe, but feel free to experiment with it.

    1. You can make "skim soy milk" by adding extra water. This will give you thinner milk with fewer calories.
    2. Add a natural sweetener such as blending a Medjool date or adding some honey or maple syrup.
    3. Add a pandan leaf to the boiling process to infuse a subtle natural flavour.
    4. Place a teaspoon of vanilla in the cooled milk.

    How to Use Soy Milk

    Keep the soy milk refrigerated until needed. Soy milk can be used in place of regular dairy milk. Serve the mylk on your homemade Granola for a healthy breakfast or use smoothies like this delicious Scorched Peanut Bar Smoothie.

    Step By Step Soy Milk

    Squeeze the milk from the Nut Milk Bag
    1. Blend the soybeans with water, as per the recipe, and pour the liquid into a nut milk bag.
    2. Squeeze all the liquid (milk) out of the bag.
    3. Wash the TM Bowl and proceed with heating the milk as per the recipe.
    MixShop Nut Milk Bag in the internal steam basket, black background

    Nut Milk Bag

    Not just a nut bag for making soy milk or almond milk. You can use the nut milk bag to strain yoghurt or cheese too. It's made to fit your Thermomix Mixing Bowl and Internal Steaming Basket. Amazingly fresh, preservative-free nut milk is just the beginning.
    Click here to learn more!

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    Homemade Soy milk in a glass on white background

    Homemade Soy Milk

    Julie Carlyle
    Homemade soy milk is simple to make in the Thermomix. It's a plant-based milk that's naturally high in complete proteins & vegan friendly.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Pre-soak 12 hours hrs
    Course Basic, Beverage
    Cuisine American, Australian
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 147 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Thermomix
    • 1 Nut Milk Bag

    Ingredients
     
     

    Pre-soak

    • 180 g organic soybeans
    • 1000 g water for soaking

    Processing

    • 1200 g water

    Optional

    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 20 g honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

    Instructions
     

    Pre-soaking

    • Weigh soybeans into a large non reactive bowl with 1 litre of water.
      180 g organic soybeans, 1000 g water
    • Soak the soybeans overnight
    • Strain the water from the soybeans and wash well under running water.

    Processing

    • Place the drained soybeans into the TM Bowl.
    • Add water to the bowl. Blend 1 min/Speed 10
      1200 g water
    • Place the internal steam basket inside a large bowl.
    • Line the internal steam basket with the nut milk bag.
    • Pour the blended soy mixture into the nut milk bag.
    • Strain the mixture and squeeze the nut milk bag out thoroughly.
    • Wash and dry the TM Bowl.
    • Pour the strained milk back into the TM Bowl. Heat 20min/95 degrees/Speed 3.
    • Add any optional flavours if using.
      ¼ teaspoon salt, 20 g honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
    • Store milk in the fridge until required.

    Notes

    Store in the fridge until required.
    *Adding pandan leaves to the milk as it cooks gives it a fabulous flavour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 116mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Drink, Mylk, Plant based, vegan
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    1. Shirley says

      January 03, 2023 at 9:17 am

      Have just made the soya milk, not tried it yet but was wondering if if dried the left over pulp would that be OK to use as chickpea flour in recipes.

      Reply
      • Julie Carlyle says

        January 04, 2023 at 4:03 pm

        Hi Shirley
        The milk is made from soybeans. Cooking the beans, adding water, and straining them, takes all the nutrition from the remaining pulp. It also changes the structure of the pulp so it won't behave like flour.
        Chick Pea flour is made by grinding dried chick peas.

        Reply
    2. Karen Vince says

      November 28, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Really yummy. Have never made soy milk before but it was surprisingly easy

      Reply
      • Julie Carlyle says

        November 28, 2022 at 5:25 pm

        Hi Karen,
        It is surprisingly easy isn’t it! It’s so good to know what’s in your food.
        Julie xx

        Reply
    3. Renae Fitzpatrick says

      November 26, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made this a couple of times this month and it’s so easy in the Thermomix. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julie Carlyle says

        November 26, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        I’m so pleased you like the recipe.
        Julie
        Xx

        Reply

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