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A Cleaner Coffee Creamer ~ Homemade Soy Milk

Servings 4 cups soy milk or 2 cups creamer

Ingredients
  

  • Soy Milk:
  • 1 C organic dry soy beans
  • 5 C filtered water more for soaking and rinsing
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • Soy Creamer:
  • 4 C homemade soy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup

Instructions
 

  • Soak the soy beans in filtered water over night. (at least 8 hours) Rinse with clean water and cover with more water. Agitate the beans to loosen skins. Remove skins and drain.
  • Place the beans in a food processor with 2 1/2 cups water and process for 3-5 minutes.
  • Line a large bowl with cheese cloth and pour the mixture in. Pour the rest of the water (2 1/2 cups) over the mixture.
  • Strain and squeeze all the liquid from the soy beans. Save the pulp (okara) for another use.
  • Place the beans in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil over med/high heat. Turn the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally while cooking.
  • Add the agave and vanilla and mix. Chill and serve.
  • Soy Creamer:
  • Place 2 cups of the homemade soy milk in a medium sauce pan.
  • Simmer on low until reduced by half. Add the vanilla and agave and mix. Chill and serve.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com