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Almond yogurt recipe

By swasthi , on January 18, 2021, 45 Comments, Jump to Recipe

This homemade almond yogurt is refreshing, nourishing and is a great alternate to dairy yogurt or store-bought yogurt. If you are looking for a healthy plant-based yogurt without any additives then you got to try this. Made with just 2 ingredients, this thick and delicious almond yogurt has no additives, no added starch or no fillers.

almond yogurt recipe

It can be enjoyed in so many ways. Serve it straight away or simply make lassi, chaas or yogurt smoothie. It can also be used in recipes that call for yogurt like raita, korma, curries or kadhi. Most of the times we use it for making raita & curry that don’t require heating yogurt, so the cultures are still alive.

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Almond yogurt also tastes great in your salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and dips.

Whether you are a vegan or not, this almond yogurt is a great way to include nuts in your diet. Almonds are believed to be one of the best superfoods for the body and mind as they are nutrient rich.

This yogurt is made with soaked almonds so the nutrients are better absorbed by the body. Plus since it is cultured, this homemade almond yogurt is simply the best choice if you are keen to include almonds in your diet in a healthier way.

Most vegan yogurt have additives or starch added to them to thicken the yogurt. But this recipe uses nothing of that kind so it is low in carbs.

how to make almond yogurt

Many years ago I started to make this for my year old boy as he had troubles with homogenized dairy milk. Non homogenized milk was impossible to get in the country where I live. So I switched over to almond milk and almond yogurt. This homemade almond yogurt is something he really loves.

Since he is not into vegan diet, I use the regular dairy yogurt as a starter. If you are a vegan you may use any starter of your choice & follow the instructions mentioned on the pack.

About this recipe

This recipe is simple and pretty straight forward. To begin with soak almonds well in fresh water. Blend to a very smooth paste that resembles cream. Then warm it up slightly. Add a starter to make the almond yogurt.

So there is no making almond milk or straining the pulp in this recipe. The ground pulp acts as a thickener here. I won’t say it is easy to make this almond yogurt as it requires peeling the almonds.

However over the years I have found out few easier ways to peel the almonds which I have shared below.

What’s new in my updated recipe? As per my old recipe, I would rinse and soak the almonds. Then peel them before blending. Lately I started to feel blanching is easier than to peel the skins from soaked almonds. So blanch them first and then soak.

Alternately, freeze the almonds and then add them to warm water. Rest for 15 to 20 mins. You will see the skins loosen on their own. It is easy to peel them at this stage. But if you leave them too long it won’t work the same way.

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How to make almond yogurt

1. Heat 2 cups water in a pot. Add almonds and leave them for a minute or two.

add almonds to hot water

2. Drain them to a colander and rinse under running water.

pour cold water

3. Then spread them on a clean cloth. You will see the skins loosen.

spread them on a cloth

4. You can easily peel them.

peel the almonds to make yogurt
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5. Then add these peeled almonds to the pot and cover them with clean water. Soak for 6 hours. do not cover the bowl or pot. If you want cover with a thin cloth so air circulates. These are the almonds after soaking.

soaked almonds for yogurt

6. Rinse the soaked almonds and then transfer to a grinder. Pour water little by little and begin to grind until you get a smooth paste. Keep adding water as you grind the mixture.

add to a grinder

7. The puree has to be smooth. You won’t get a very smooth consistency like flour mixture though. If it is not smooth you will feel the grits in your yogurt. Transfer this to a steel bowl.

ground almonds to make yogurt
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8. Heat 1 cup water in a small pot. Turn off the heat. Then place the bowl in the water and keep stirring till the mixture becomes warm. Do not let the mixture become hot as this alters the flavor completely. When it is warm, transfer this to a clean glass or ceramic jar. Add your yogurt starter. If using powdered starter, you may dissolve it in 1 tbsp water and pour it here. I used 1 teaspoon regular homemade yogurt here.

adding yogurt starter to culture

9. Cover this and keep in a warm place for 3 to 8 hours depending on the temperature. When the almond yogurt is ready you will get a faint smell of yogurt. However if it is the first time you are making this then you need to be careful and keep checking after 3 hours. If you leave it too long it will ferment and rise which we don’t want.

Serve almond yogurt as is or use it to make lassi, chaas, smoothie, raita or curry.

almond yogurt

Tips

  • Use only clean jars to make the yogurt. I usually rinse them well with vinegar and hot water a day before and dry them completely.
  • If you do not intend to finish the yogurt in 2 days, make it in separate smaller containers to make individual servings. I found this keeps the almond yogurt fresher.
  • Use dechlorinated water to soak and grind the almonds.

Recipe card

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almond yogurt

Almond yogurt

Zero waste homemade almond yogurt made with just almonds, water and a starter. No additives, no starch used!!
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time6 hours 30 minutes
Servings1 cup
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup almonds (180 grams)
  • yogurt starter (or ½ teaspoon yogurt)
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Instructions

  • Bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil. Add almonds and turn off the heat. Rest them for 2 minutes and remove them to a colander. Pour cold water over the almonds and rinse them well.
  • The skins will loosen. Peel them and rinse them. Soak them in 3 cups of clean water for 6 hours.
  • After 6 hours, discard the water and rinse them well to get rid of the enzyme-inhibitors and anti-nutrients.
  • Transfer them to a clean grinder. I use the chutney grinder jar. Pour half cup water and begin to blend until smooth. Keep adding water as need to get a thick paste like consistency. The mixture has to as smooth as possible. You may adjust the amount of water while you blend. Check my pictures for consistency and texture.
  • Transfer this to a steel bowl. Heat 1 cup water in a pot until hot enough. Turn off and place the bowl of almond mixture in the water and keep stirring until it becomes warm. This takes some time about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Spoon this to a clean dry glass or ceramic container. Add your yogurt starter. If using powdered starter, dissolve it in 1 tbsp water and then stir it.
  • Cover and keep this in a warm place for 3 to 8 hours depending on the temperature. When almond yogurt is ready you will notice a faint smell of the cultures. If this is your first try, keep checking every 3 hours so you know when it is done perfectly. If you leave it too long it will begin to ferment and rise. It can become inedible.
  • Serve almond yogurt fresh. You can also refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
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Notes

 
 

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Almond yogurt
Amount Per Serving
Calories 822 Calories from Fat 639
% Daily Value*
Fat 71g109%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 1008mg29%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 17g71%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 30g60%
Calcium 378mg38%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This almond yogurt recipe post was first published in February 2013. Updated and republished in January 2021.

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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. esther says

    June 24, 2015

    4 stars
    Hi, what about almond powder? how do you go about that?

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    • swasthi says

      June 25, 2015

      I haven’t tried using almond powder. I am not sure if it yields a smooth texture that a good yogurt has. May be you can try soaking the almond flour for some time and use in the recipe

      Reply
  3. vishali shankar says

    April 26, 2013

    Thanks swasthi, let me try with some other alternate blades

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  4. Ana says

    April 24, 2013

    Thank you Swasthi will try with plain yogurt, i tried the Almond milk the milk is not smooth as i see in your picture..it is very coarse..i tried with just 10 almonds soaked for about 6-8hrs, grinded with very little water only

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    • Swasthi says

      April 25, 2013

      It is due to the blade in the mixer probably. i use a panasonic mx 216E mixer grinder which works too good for this. i replace the blades once in 2 years. try making in little more quantity and in the smallest jar.probably it could work

      Reply
  5. Ana says

    April 23, 2013

    hi, Am staying in chennai..am not sure of this starter or culture, can i use a tsp of normal Yogurt to do this almond yogurt.

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    • Swasthi says

      April 23, 2013

      yes, you can use plain yogurt. please read the instructions thoroughly before you try. since chennai is experiencing hot summer now, check after 1 1/2 to 2 hours. do not leave it too long. it will turn sour. good luck

      Reply
  6. Ana says

    March 15, 2013

    thanks for the recipe.just a quick question.my almond yogurt is becoming too bubbly after 3 hours &amp; really tangy with a bitter after taste.is it gone bad? i am going to put it in the fridge overnight.will it be ok to eat in the morning?<br />note.as a starter i used a capsule of healthy bacteria which had 10 billion cells &amp; i also added a capsule of digestive enzymes.

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    • Swasthi says

      March 16, 2013

      Hi Thanks for visiting, iam sure it has gone bad, if it has begum to become bubbly, it is an indication that it is about to rise like the fermented batter.

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  7. Veena Theagarajan says

    February 16, 2013

    wow! healthy yogurt and it is new to me

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  9. Marta-CuinaDiari says

    February 15, 2013

    So new for me! never heard of it before but I&#39;ll try it! Marta

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  10. divya says

    February 15, 2013

    wow…super healthy dear…

    Reply
  11. Phong Hong says

    February 15, 2013

    This is so interesting! I did not know that we can make almond yogurt. I usually like roasted almonds.

    Reply
  12. Vimitha Anand says

    February 15, 2013

    Super healthy yogurt dear

    Reply
  13. Meena B says

    February 15, 2013

    almond with curd wow this is new to me swasthi never heard bt looks yummy<br /><br />though the top pic of blanched almonds look yumy

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  15. Vidya Chandrahas says

    February 15, 2013

    Very tempting and rich.

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  16. Priti S says

    February 15, 2013

    I never tried almond yogurt yet …great idea and looks fab

    Reply
  17. Helen Prabha says

    February 15, 2013

    Wow…super da…nice idea….

    Reply
  18. Sona S says

    February 14, 2013

    healthy yogurt..

    Reply
  19. Julie says

    February 14, 2013

    wow..this sounds interesting &amp; you have a great collection of almond recipes!!!

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  21. Priya says

    February 14, 2013

    Omg, homemade almond yogurt that soo wonderful and kids will love it.

    Reply
  22. Shailaja Reddy says

    February 14, 2013

    Different and tempting. Happy Valentines Day dear.

    Reply
  23. Arthy Suman says

    February 14, 2013

    Lovely flavor for the yogurt…..

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  24. Richa says

    February 14, 2013

    i love the texture of the almons curd.. looks so much like usual yogurt!

    Reply
  25. Shruti Dhingra Wahi says

    February 14, 2013

    WOW ….Big fan of curd !!<br />Will try this for sure …..

    Reply
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