instead of cow milk can i use almond milk or coconut milk?
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Yes,but the consistency will be different. If you are looking to make vegan yogurt/kefir, it is best to mix 1/2 soy milk with either almond or coconut milk. Adding soy milk gives the yogurt/kefir nice consistency. If using almond milk or coconut milk alone, it will be too runny (lot's of liquid to drain off). From a quart of almond or coconut milk you'll get close to two cups of yogurt (much less then if using almond or coconut milk in combination with soy or cow milk).
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You need to find a specific recipe to use almond or coconut milk. I never had any luck with the yogurt thickening if I used something other than cow's milk, and I just haven't tried again lately. The cultures should work, but you have to add a lot of other things to the mix, again to thicken the yogurt.
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Yep. I tried it once using a recipe I had for soy yogurt. The coconut milk I used wasn't smooth so it was like having yogurt with bits of coconut in it but it was definitely yogurt. Hope that helps.
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I used almond milk tonight for the 1st time and it wouldn't froth at all. I finished making my latte,though cause I was curious,but it tasted bad..therefore,if you want to use an alternative to cow's milk,choose soy milk. I especially like an unsweetened vanilla kind since I like my drinks sugar-free.
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I use almond and whole milk...both are great. The whole milk foams really well when I only do one serving.
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So, you use coconut milk in place of the whole milk and heavy cream in the recipes?
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I use coconut milk and sometimes I use almond milk. Either one is great. I haven't used rice milk, but I'm sure that would be fine. I usually add frozen (organic) strawberries and blueberries to it as well and blend. Makes a great smoothy without having to add any ice or extra sugar.
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My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk. The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank. I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk. If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers. Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised)
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This note is for making coconut milk from dried coconut. I buy finely ground unsweetened coconut in the 12oz bags. I then add the coconut into a vitamin blender. I then add four more cups of water and blend on high for about a minute. Then, I strain the mixture through this nifty nut milk bag. Then, I add a dash of pure himalayan salt and stevia or agave nectar to taste. There you have a recipie for coconut milk. I then dry the remains left in the bag in the dehydrator for delicious almond flour.
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No! You can make an almond milk yogurt, but you must use almonds that have been grounded up and soaked. Store bought "almond milk" has other ingredients in it.
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I make coconut milk yogurt using my home made coconut milk. Do like you would with regular milk but add a thickener like tapioca starch. Gelatin works but I don't like what it's made of. Below is where I got my original info from.http://www.culturesforhealth.com/make-coconut-milk-yogurt-recipe
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Yes... in the booklet that come with it (or in my case I had to request the book sent in snail mail) says you can use Soy or Almond milks also,that will be my next project to try making the yogurt with Almond and soy milks.
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I have been making a half recipe for yogurt made with coconut milk. I use two cans of coconut milk instead of 4 and it comes out fine.
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My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check... » Read More My take is you could make "coconut water" rather than coconut milk.The machine isn't an extractor - it essentially pulverizes what goes into the cup and mixes it with the (required) liquid in the tank.I've added some shredded coconut (either fresh or re-constituted - not dry) to almonds almonds for a coconut-flavored almond milk.If you're after actual coconut milk/nectar, a juice/extractor might be a better bet. But you should still check with manufacturer, as there are different grades/strengths of juicers.Also, definitely check with Soyabella's manufacturer and let us know if you can, in fact make coconut milk with it. (I'd be surprised) « Show Less
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You can use the grains with coconut milk as long as you transfer them back to cow's or goat's milk after a few batches. I believe the best coconut milk to use is the one in a can since it is less processed. You can use any cow's milk. Thickness and consistency is not that great if you use non-fat. Also, Organic does not work very well unless you can find the one that is not too ultra pasteurized. When you transition to other milk, it does take time for the grains to get used to the new environment. Hope this helps.
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I have found that some almond milks froth much better than others (e.g. unsweetened Whole Foods brand froths up great, but unsweetened Silk brand did not). Coconut milk (or at least the So Delicious brand) does not froth well.
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I have had no success with anything except 2% cow's milk. I have tried whole milk (no) and 2% plus a tiny bit of a non-dairy creamer (no). I think I even tried 1% milk, but don't remember. Never tried almond milk, which sounds delicious, so based on my experience I would say no. Maybe I will try it in the near future and then let you know. It would be interesting if it did froth. There's always the hand-held frother which works with everything! '
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Either work very well. I'm lactose intolerant so I use unsweetened almond milk however the low cal juice is also great. I add a banana and yogurt or frozen fruit for a filling and tasty shake!