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DIY Vegan Yogurt, 3 Ways!

August 29, 2022 Plant-Based Juniors 8 Comments

DIY vegan yogurt. 3 easy vegan yogurt recipes made with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for school lunches or an afternoon snack.

With school back in full swing for many families, you may be in the market for some easy, nutritious homemade recipes for school lunches.

Yogurt is a convenient food to throw in a bag, but they’re often high in added sugar. Luckily, homemade yogurt is easy to make – and you have total control over the ingredients!

Below are 3 recipes for vegan yogurt that can be packed to go to school or enjoyed at home with your littles.

1. Strawberry Cashew Yogurt

To make this dreamy, creamy yogurt, blend together the following ingredients until smooth:

  • 3 cups slightly thawed frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup silken or soft tofu
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Tofu makes a great base for homemade yogurt because it has a fairly neutral taste and offers a creamy texture that’s easy to add flavor to. Tofu is a good source of protein, healthy fats, B vitamins, and calcium, as well as some iron.

If you’re looking for new ways to introduce tofu to kids, homemade yogurt is a great option.

2. Mango Yogurt

This simple and refreshing yogurt only calls for 2 ingredients:

  • 1 container of your favorite unsweetened non-dairy yogurt, like cashew, soy, or oat
  • 2 cups of slightly thawed frozen mango

This yogurt also works well with frozen cherries, peaches, or even pineapple!

3. Triple Berry

Do you remember the “fruit on the bottom” yogurt in your own lunchbox as a kid? We do!

We’re recreating that childhood favorite by mixing our recipe for berry syrup (found in our Plant-Based Baby and Toddler book) with your yogurt of choice.

To make it:

Cook 2 cups of frozen berries with a splash of orange juice and vanilla extract. We’ve also added a pinch of cinnamon from time to time. Mash the berries, then let them cool. Spoon your fruit on the bottom mixture into yogurt containers and top with your yogurt of choice.

DIY vegan yogurt is an easy lunch staple to add to your list. Try these 3 vegan yogurt recipes or make them your own with different variations.

Chime In: What are your favorite ways to make or serve yogurt to your kiddos?

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    August 30, 2022 at 4:58 am

    Can’t wait to try the strawberry! Could I change the strawberries for any fruit? Blueberries for example?

    How long would you say this recipe last in fridge once made?

    Love everything you ladies do! Keep it up ❤️

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    • alexwhitney says

      September 20, 2022 at 6:11 pm

      Yes! I’ve also all sorts of fruit for this and it generally works.

      Reply
  2. Alex says

    September 25, 2022 at 2:55 am

    If I put the tofu yogurt in pouches would they freeze well? Looks great! 💕

    Reply
    • alexwhitney says

      October 6, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      We haven’t tried that yet so can’t say– but want to soon!

      Reply
  3. Marilun says

    November 1, 2022 at 9:24 pm

    Would these yogurts be okay to give to an 11 month old?

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    • alexwhitney says

      November 9, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      Yes

      Reply
  4. Jazmin says

    November 15, 2022 at 4:19 pm

    Hello! How long does this keep for in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • alexwhitney says

      January 26, 2023 at 6:20 pm

      About 4-5 days

      Reply

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