Homemade Amla (Amalaki) Yogurt Recipe
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, prebiotic, probiotic.
Equipment
- Glass jars. (with lids, sterilized)
- Strainer (fine mesh or nut milk bag – optional, for extra smooth texture)
- Yogurt-maker machine (or Instant Pot with yogurt function for consistent temperature control
Ingredients
- 3 cups soy milk unsweetened soy yields thicker yogurt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp inulin powder preboitic chicory root or Jerusalem artichoke
- 2 tbsp maple syrup. or agave -feeds the probiotics; won’t make yogurt overly sweet
- 2 tbsp vegan yogurt starter or one probiotic capsule at least 20–30 billion CFUs
- 1 tsp tapioca starch optional for extra thickness; required if you use a plant milk other than soy
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1-2 tsp amla powder
Instructions
- Heat the milk base
- In a saucepan, whisk together plant milk, coconut milk, and tapioca starch (if using).
- Slowly heat to 180°F (82°C) over medium heat, whisking occasionally.
- This helps activate thickeners and create a smooth texture.
- Cool the mixture
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to 105–110°F (40–43°C).
- This is important—too hot will kill probiotics, too cold will slow fermentation.
- Add prebiotics and probiotics
- Whisk in inulin powder, maple syrup/agave, and salt until fully dissolved.
- Open the probiotic capsule and stir in the powder (discard the capsule shell) or add the vegan starter.
- Ferment
- Pour into sterilized jars.
- Option 1: Place jars in a yogurt-making machine or Instant Pot with yogurt setting for 8–12 hours.
- Option 2: Wrap jars in a towel and keep in a warm, draft-free spot (inside an oven with the light on works well).
- Once the yogurt reaches your desired tang, place it in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 4 hours to set.
- Check and chill
- Taste after 8 hours; the longer it ferments, the tangier it will become.
- Once it reaches your desired tang, refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set and thicken.
- Add Amla after Fermentation
- After chilling, whisk in the amla powder. This preserves vitamin C and other delicate phytonutrients that would be lost during heating or extended fermentation.
- Serve & store
- Stir before serving. Enjoy plain or with fruit, seeds, nuts, superfoods, and other ingredients.
- Store in the fridge for up to five to seven days.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal
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