Why You Should Make Your Own Dairy Free Milk + 3 Recipes (Oat, Almond, Soy)

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  • Do you know what's really in your plant milks? What you learn in this video might surprise you and help you make better choices.
    I also show you the best ways to make oat milk, almond milk and soy milk at home so you know exactly what you are consuming.
    Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below! Did you know about the calcium carbonate? I sure didn't.
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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:34 Calcium Carbonate In Dairy Free Milks (and antacids)
    3:30 Emulsifiers and Thickeners in Dairy Free Milks
    4:05 Natural Flavourings in Dairy Free Milks
    5:29 What You Need To Make Dairy Free Milk
    5:56 How To Make Oat Milk
    8:38 How To Make Almond Milk
    10:45 How To Make Soy Milk
    Recipes:
    Homemade oat milk recipe
    1 cup organic rolled oats
    4 cups ice cold water
    optional: salt to taste
    sweetener to taste
    Directions:
    1. Rinse organic rolled oats (Do not use Instant or quick cooking oats)
    2. Add oats to a blender with 4 cups of ice cold water.
    3. Let soak for 10 minutes.
    4. Blend for 30-60 seconds on high. Add any optional flavourings you want and then strain oat milk through a nut milk bag (be gentle!) and put in a container. Keep in the fridge for 3-5 days.
    Homemade almond milk recipe
    1 cup organic raw almonds (do not use salted/roasted!) soaked overnight
    4 cups water
    optional: salt to taste
    sweetener to taste
    Directions:
    1. Soak almonds overnight in a large bowl with more than enough water to cover them.
    2. Rinse and drain almonds and add to a blender with 4 cups of water.
    3. Blend for 60 seconds on high. Add any optional flavourings you want and then strain almond milk through a nut milk bag and put in a container. Keep in the fridge for 3-5 days.
    Homemade soy milk recipe
    1/2 cup organic dried yellow soybeans, soaked overnight
    4 cups water
    salt to taste (a pinch or two - i highly recommend adding this)
    2 tsp maple syrup (or to taste)
    Directions:
    1. Soak soybeans overnight in boiling water. After a 12 hour soak, try your best to remove the skins from the beans. Drain and rinse the beans.
    2. Add beans to a blender with 4 cups of water.
    3. Blend for 30-60 seconds on high. Then add to a large pot.
    4. Bring to a low boil and reduce to a simmer for approx. 20 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning.
    5. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, strain through a nut milk bag and put in a container. Add salt and sweetener and shake well. Place milk in the fridge for 3-5 days.
    *Homemade milks will only last approx 3-5 days in the fridge. For this reason I suggest making small batches.
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  • @Simnettnutrition
    @Simnettnutrition  11 місяців тому +39

    ** Regarding the calcium carbonate issue. I recently interviewed Dr. Greger (from Nutritionfacts.org) and asked him if he thought the calcium carbonate added to plant milks could lower stomach acid to a significant degree since there are comparable amounts to what is in Tums and he quickly dismissed it and said it wouldn't be an issue.
    Watch the interview here to hear his answer. ua-cam.com/video/ljQWi944mF4/v-deo.html
    I still think it is something to consider and wished I would have pressed him further on his answer but I was a bit nervous and didn't want to spend too much time on it as I had a lot of other questions to ask.

    • @SirPhytone
      @SirPhytone 11 місяців тому +7

      Thanks for coming back to mention this! I also thought his answer was a little short, would definitely like to hear from some other nutrition experts to see if all views align.

    • @Producersfader
      @Producersfader 10 місяців тому +3

      Dr.Gregor is unfortunately not really reliable in terms of the fine details of health.
      Got a soyabella over a year ago and bought oats and organic soy beans in bulk...very easy to make my daily fresh milk

    • @readingchess
      @readingchess 10 місяців тому +3

      I really respect you for adding this comment after the Dr Greger video. Thanks! I’d also be curious to hear the details, but I can believe Dr G’s point. Soymilk might not have as strong of an impact on stomach acid levels since it is a light base (~7.8) but antacids like Tums are a stronger base and have a mix of ingredients specifically designed to neutralize stomach acid. I’m no expert though. Thanks again!

    • @Sam-xm2cs
      @Sam-xm2cs 10 місяців тому +1

      I recently added store bought oat milk to my diet as I wanted to increase my intake of calcium. I read somewhere though that taking a calcium supplement could contribute to heart disease and so I do wonder how calcium supplements differ to fortification in foods. Is it not the same thing?

    • @SirPhytone
      @SirPhytone 10 місяців тому

      @@Sam-xm2cs hey, if you want to supplement with calcium, look for calcium supplements derived from algae. Lifestream Natural Calcium is one example. This kind is much more likely to be properly absorbed. I think eating with a large meal will help too.

  • @lisamarielindenschmidt649
    @lisamarielindenschmidt649 Рік тому +106

    Derek, have you tried hemp milk? It's so, so easy and crazy cheap. And hemp's got a bit of fat to it, so it's nice and creamy. And you don't have to strain it: just blend the hemp hearts and water and you're good to go! And thanks for doing a video like this. I think people get intimidated by having to make things themselves and it really can be quite simple. More like this, please!

    • @kelson63100
      @kelson63100 Рік тому +3

      What’s the ratio? Pls and thank you

    • @kevinmckenna5682
      @kevinmckenna5682 Рік тому +5

      Derek has his own video on homemade hemp milk! He even mentions that you don't have to strain it.

    • @kevinmckenna5682
      @kevinmckenna5682 Рік тому +4

      @@kelson63100 8-to-1.

    • @lizzzarduh
      @lizzzarduh Рік тому +6

      Hemp seeds are pretty expensive the organic ones at least

    • @rgonvsh69
      @rgonvsh69 Рік тому +5

      Hemp is okay but definitely has an aftertaste.

  • @auntygoodtip4318
    @auntygoodtip4318 Рік тому +83

    For the soy milk, just freeze the soaked beans. Freezing makes the milk taste so much better. Also you can soak more and freeze portions for quick milk makeing :)

    • @Simnettnutrition
      @Simnettnutrition  Рік тому +14

      Oh okay, I didn't come across that in my sleuthing. Thanks for the tip!

    • @pdblouin
      @pdblouin Рік тому +8

      Very interesting, never heard of this before either but I'll be trying it.

    • @ArtemisGreenleaf
      @ArtemisGreenleaf Рік тому +3

      I have also seen soaking overnight in the fridge and boiling the beans before you blend them. Haven't tried either, so I can't confirm or deny.

    • @lizzzarduh
      @lizzzarduh Рік тому +1

      Before cooking them?

    • @agadooska
      @agadooska Рік тому +1

      Ooo, need to try this, thanks. I do like the flavour of the homemade one though, now I'm so used to it I don't really like the store bought ones very much

  • @rexawrex4947
    @rexawrex4947 Рік тому +83

    Oat milk: I found when I was testing different ways of making oat milk that steel cut Oats worked best. Something that helped the flavour and texture (I was making it for a cafe that did lattes so it needed to be able to be streamed without cooking lol) was to flash the Oats in boiling water and then let them sit in the fridge overnight before discarding that water and blending them with fresh water and a pinch of salt. 1/4 c Oats to 3c water. Blend for a minute to 1:30 mins. No slime, lasted about 4-5 days. Needed to shake it before use but worked perfect for steaming and baking. And the Oats were not as mushy so I used them to make cookies

    • @Lorreyla
      @Lorreyla Рік тому +3

      Thank you...I will give it a try.

    • @avamaria8447
      @avamaria8447 Рік тому +1

      by flashing in hot water, are you soaking in that same water, and are you putting it in fridge straight from the stove?

    • @rexawrex4947
      @rexawrex4947 Рік тому +8

      @@avamaria8447 I boil a kettle and pour it over them in a container and then yeah throw the whole thing into the fridge

    • @misterincreds5341
      @misterincreds5341 Рік тому +1

      This is a great idea. thank you for sharing your recipe. I'm going to give this a try.

  • @austinrussellfrench
    @austinrussellfrench Рік тому +128

    Trader Joe’s Organic Soy Milk is just water and soy beans. And cheap 💪🏼

    • @misterincreds5341
      @misterincreds5341 Рік тому +13

      I've used the Trader Joe's soy milk. I agree with you, simple and inexpensive.

    • @crystalh1402
      @crystalh1402 Рік тому +16

      A couple other brands are Pacific Foods and WestSoy

    • @patriciapalaroan1074
      @patriciapalaroan1074 Рік тому +3

      TJs soy beverage is my favorite!

    • @robinsaxophone232
      @robinsaxophone232 Рік тому +2

      I love Trader Joe’s soy beverage and stock up whenever I can. I’m an hour and half drive from the nearest store. I keep hearing they are going to discontinue it.

    • @BruceLee-dp9sj
      @BruceLee-dp9sj 5 місяців тому +1

      Extremely hard to find too

  • @MickisMom
    @MickisMom Рік тому +22

    Because I have Crohn’s, my plant milks only have 2 ingredients. Those with Crohn’s need to stay away from gums, emulsifiers and other additives. I appreciate your informative content. Keep up the great work!

    • @yolandawilson6951
      @yolandawilson6951 3 місяці тому

      What are the two ingredients? Do you make it yourself or is it store bought?

  • @phillippinter7518
    @phillippinter7518 Рік тому +21

    Actually it makes perfect sense why you have to pay more for "less ingredients" because that plant milks are almost entirely water. For example Mainstream almond milks like silk and Almond Breeze have only about 4 almonds per cup while another almond milk with only almonds and water may have around 20 almonds per cup.

    • @kicknitoldskool
      @kicknitoldskool Рік тому +1

      I never thought of this 10/10 comment would read again

    • @morighani
      @morighani 22 дні тому

      that’s what i thought!! most of the store bought stuff really tries to skimp out on the main ingredients and add lots of cheap filler stuff to compensate for the lack of texture and flavor

  • @sparky9839
    @sparky9839 Рік тому +6

    I make almond milk and use the pulp to make dog treats (just add oat flour and coconut oil, roll, cut into squares, bake for 30 minutes at 350F.)

  • @Eve1912
    @Eve1912 Рік тому +70

    For the almond milk you could also use almond butter (either store bought or home made). Take two tbsp and 4 cups of water. No nutmilk bag needed , no pulp left.

    • @TheM4stermind
      @TheM4stermind Рік тому +8

      that's so smart! just mix any nut-butter with water as a sort of instant milk. I gotta try that

    • @MyTube4Utoo
      @MyTube4Utoo Рік тому +5

      +Eve A That's a great idea! Thank you.

    • @Simnettnutrition
      @Simnettnutrition  Рік тому +34

      Cool idea! Now you have me wanting to make peanut butter milk! Lol.

    • @dudleyhardial2273
      @dudleyhardial2273 Рік тому +4

      I do the same with Cashew and hazelnut mix. No need to strain. Takes around twenty minutes to make in my food processor.

    • @claire4688
      @claire4688 Рік тому +1

      this is exactly what i do too!

  • @ebryan1990
    @ebryan1990 2 місяці тому +1

    For soymilk, if you don't want to wait overnight, you can boil water, let the dry beans boil for about 2 minutes, then turn the heat off and let it sit for 30-45m. Then drain, rinse, blend, nutmilk bag, and simmer for 20-30m. I don't remove the skins at all and I get a natural mild sweet tasting soymilk.

  • @brennanbourne
    @brennanbourne 5 місяців тому +5

    If you peel your almonds or use blanched almonds, the milk is much smoother and creamier. You get less of that bitterness from the skin and less enzyme inhibitors too!

  • @michygoss7148
    @michygoss7148 Рік тому +53

    I make a multi-nut milk (a combination of almond/cashew/pecan) and lemme tell ya - the pecans in it make for a super delicious milk. I also add a pinch of salt, maple syrup, and sunflower lecithin for an emulsifier which helps keep the milk consistency consistent.

    • @alovesyou22
      @alovesyou22 Рік тому +2

      This is great! I’m going to try it ❤

    • @Simnettnutrition
      @Simnettnutrition  Рік тому +8

      Great idea! Thanks for sharing. Yeah I would like to start trying blends of different nuts to see how that is. I like this trifecta.

    • @michygoss7148
      @michygoss7148 Рік тому

      @@Simnettnutrition it’s truly yummy. You’ll love it.

    • @LianeRollin
      @LianeRollin Рік тому +1

      How many lecithin in 2 cups of water?

    • @michygoss7148
      @michygoss7148 Рік тому +3

      @@LianeRollin hmmm. I think I usually make my milks with 3-4 cups of liquid, and use about a teaspoon. So maybe half a tsp for 2 cups.

  • @veganwildfire7522
    @veganwildfire7522 Рік тому +11

    If you are near a Trader Joe's, they have organic soy milk for $2, and the only ingredients are water and whole organic soy beans. It's really good and great as a coffee creamer as well as anything else savory or sweet.

    • @branddrivenipad4772
      @branddrivenipad4772 9 місяців тому +1

      No Trader Joes in Canada 😢

    • @karenbauer8866
      @karenbauer8866 2 місяці тому

      Yes! We found this when camping and needed the small size and shelf safety for backup milk and it is delicious!

    • @mamakins5123
      @mamakins5123 Місяць тому +1

      Needed to hit up a health food store to find a two ingredient soy milk. Cost me about $6.50 Canadian for one carton.

  • @paternyao
    @paternyao Рік тому +2

    I don’t think you realize the importance of your videos for today’s humanity! Gonna adopt this. Thanks for the hard and smart work mate 💯✅

  • @alliphil1
    @alliphil1 Рік тому +10

    I’ve found that the longer you blend oat milk the slimier it gets. With a Vitamix I’ve found 15-20 seconds is fine and strain immediately.
    Oat milk doesn’t seem to do too well heated I’ve found - gets gloopy. I guess that’s why they add oil to the store bought ones. But it’s still my favorite for drinking with some added maple syrup and pinch of salt. 😊

  • @caitlin4663
    @caitlin4663 8 місяців тому +2

    I found a really great hack. You can blend almond butter with water to make almond milk!! It's delicious and doesn't involve any straining 😮 I add a crack of salt, and vanilla essence for taste, and a teaspoon of xanthum gum to thicken it a little. I'm obsessed!

  • @Linette68
    @Linette68 Рік тому +17

    Thank you for this video. Change title from "Diary" to "Dairy" so you don't lose any people searching Dairy Free. I have found Califa organic almondmilk to have 3 ingredients here in the US. Tastes good also.

    • @travisn346
      @travisn346 Рік тому

      Oil-free?

    • @myggggeneration
      @myggggeneration Рік тому +1

      @@travisn346 Yes. Water, almonds, sea salt.

    • @Linette68
      @Linette68 Рік тому +1

      @@travisn346 That's correct - no oil. It is in a white bottle and found it in the local grocery store.

  • @agadooska
    @agadooska Рік тому +1

    I bought the soy milk maker from China, the best thing ever. No more running out of milk, no more recycling piling up, lots of money saved.

  • @PeterJavea
    @PeterJavea 4 місяці тому +1

    I just add a wee bit of honey and use the mixer for 15 seconds. Then strain. What stays in the strainer is made into "porridge" the next breakfast.

  • @FireballSteph
    @FireballSteph Рік тому +2

    Oh my God! As if I just watched this right now! I have been trying to figure out why my stomach acids are so low and making me feel so sick...and BOOM thought I was just watching a video about plant milks from you and YOU ARE SPEAKING RIGHT TO ME. Never have I heard anyone talk about low stomach acids and right in the middle with me dealing with this, you are talking about it...I am mind boggled...thanks Derek!

  • @cannashiva9719
    @cannashiva9719 Рік тому +3

    hemp seeds make some potent plant milk as well....hits hard....kind of sad considering hemp should be cultivated on a scale that replaces corn/soy. Especially in good old Canada!!

  • @ithildiess9048
    @ithildiess9048 9 місяців тому

    I wish Sweden didn't ruin our plant milks..
    The government think we are 'missing' vitamins calcium etc. And they FORCE plant milk seller to put vitamins in them I hate it so much.
    Please, I just want a clean product...
    Im so jealous of you guys.
    Sure home made tastes so good but straining it everytime is such a pain.
    But a really creamy almond milk sweetened with dates and tiny bit of salt is just divine as is or with oat porridge, boy do in love it!
    Hope you do more plant milk videos.
    I always love to see other people's ideas ant twists on them. Trying to make a tasty rice one myself. Or oat/rice chocolate one. I'm such a chocolate junkie. Thanks for posting!

  • @sco0tpa
    @sco0tpa 5 місяців тому +1

    Almond cow milk maker. Organic almonds from the USA. Organic pistachios and cashews, not always available from USA growers. Water and nuts only and it's great.

  • @janerainbow22
    @janerainbow22 Рік тому +2

    Calcium carbonate is chalk. It's the substance found ubiquitously in hard water. It's what makes water hard. Mineralized water tastes better to me. But I guess I grew up near chalk pits. Water was very hard. I'm not objecting to Calcium carbonate because in large and concentrated amounts it neutralizes stomach acid.
    I should stop drinking coffee, but the science behind getting a good froth on batista oat is quite precise.
    I absolutely agree with you on glyphosate.
    Lots of people have digestive issues due to poor gut flora. Fairly ubiquitous and it does seem that glyphosate, more than antibiotic abuse, is the likely culprit.
    When I've made oat milk, I've found the raw oat taste is not so great.
    Adding amylase, which can be sourced as a vegan enzyme, breaks down some of the starch, adds a low level natural sweetness, because starch breaks down into glucose, and reduces the sliminess

  • @linedezainde
    @linedezainde Рік тому

    I live in Quebec and a doctor told me that I should feed my kids one Tums a day. That was in the 90s but menopausal women are sometimes still told to take Tums every day to prevent bone fractures.

  • @JM-ot9ev
    @JM-ot9ev Рік тому +14

    Excellent video. I have noticed that without fortified milk, my daily calcium intake tends to be consistently lower than 500 mg even with sufficient greens consumption (i dont eat spinach due to oxalates). How are you able to stay on top of calcium intake (i.e. consistently at or above 700 mg) without fortified milk?

    • @aureliaglenn2220
      @aureliaglenn2220 11 місяців тому +1

      Occasionally make sure to eat collard greens, as they have among the highest calcium amounts found in plant foods, and have fairly low amounts of oxalates.

    • @ignacio2763
      @ignacio2763 10 місяців тому +2

      wouldnt worry about oxalates in spinach unless you eat absurd amounts.

  • @mountaingirl415
    @mountaingirl415 Рік тому +3

    Just had to comment on this one......We love our homemade soymilk. Soak dry soybeans overnight to batch cook the next day. once cooked in the instant pot, just dump l cup cooked beans in vitamix and add desired amount of water.....we just keep the extra cooked beans in the fridge, and use as needed. Yes, sometimes we add a very small amount of maple syrup. we don't even bother to use the milk bag for any of our homemade non-dairy milks ( just shake a bit before using to get all of the good nutrition.) P.S. Love your videos!! (watching from the Colorado Rockies)

    • @meman6964
      @meman6964 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much!! I had cooked the beans before the blend and couldn't find any recipes that way. I'm going to finish it now. Thanks again.🎉

  • @MsHendrix5
    @MsHendrix5 Рік тому +9

    Knew this and couldn't believe it. I only get Trader joes soymilk as it's only water and soybeans. It sells out fast so people must be figuring this out. I will have to try to make my own!! Thanks for all of your incredible content ❤

    • @viviafire
      @viviafire Рік тому +2

      I was just going to comment this. It's pretty cheap and shelf stable too. WestSoy (they might be rebranding to WestLife) also sells a plain soy milk that is only soybeans and water.

    • @lizzzarduh
      @lizzzarduh Рік тому +1

      Ya so good both the traders joes and the westsoy are getting hard to find

    • @cyndij8312
      @cyndij8312 Рік тому +1

      ​@lizonator I can't find Westsoy in my local stores but Vita Cost has it online.

    • @misterincreds5341
      @misterincreds5341 Рік тому +1

      @@lizzzarduh I found the shelf stable westsoy at Dollar Tree. Again just the soybeans and water. I don't really care for it to dring or in granola but it works great for baking and for plant based yogurt.

  • @darindaB
    @darindaB 5 місяців тому +2

    I cook my soaked beans with lots of water for 1 hour, stirring frequently. It tastes amazing to me. Great video!

  • @Miss7LU
    @Miss7LU Рік тому

    Thank you for doing the hard work for us ❤

  • @jadehoffman9980
    @jadehoffman9980 Рік тому

    Wow thank you so much for this video!

  • @jenniferskrobanek104
    @jenniferskrobanek104 Рік тому

    This is such a creative video idea! Thank you for the effort it took to figure each of those out! 😊

  • @suziedowning8829
    @suziedowning8829 Рік тому

    Definitely making the almond and the oat! Thank you!

  • @Adelehalsall
    @Adelehalsall Рік тому +1

    At supermarkets in the UK it’s usually pretty easy to find plant milks without the sugars and thickeners. Oil and vitamins are usually added but I don’t mind that.
    I always applaud those who make their own plant milks but I think we need to be careful about demonising store-bought plant milks as it will just make veganism seem even more difficult and inaccessible to those aren’t yet plant-based. For the most part they can be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced healthy diet (of course without the added sugars and sweeteners). Just a point I think we need to be wary of!
    Otherwise, I really appreciated the info on calcium carbonate, gellan gum and carrageenan! Will be aware of those ingredients in case I ever do experience any digestive discomfort, and aim to keep them to a minimum. 😊

  • @serdalkaptan
    @serdalkaptan Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing these important tips.

  • @emiliebuisson3812
    @emiliebuisson3812 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Derek for this amazing video 😊❤

  • @karenmiller1105
    @karenmiller1105 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Thanks.

  • @trudy7096
    @trudy7096 Рік тому

    I didn’t know this, good information !!

  • @makiyahwiggins4575
    @makiyahwiggins4575 Рік тому

    The break down was amazing….thank thank you sm!!!!

  • @lemonyknit8509
    @lemonyknit8509 3 місяці тому +1

    Great info, thanks🌱

  • @lucysky384
    @lucysky384 Рік тому +1

    I don't have any digestive issues, but trying to cut back on buying all those cartons (for the environment). But for new vegans, l think store bought is best. Sometimes the pressure to do everything at home can be totally overwhelming for people that are accustomed to convenience foods, and shy away from vegan ism because of all the work it seems to involve. Also, I have never heard of anyone getting digestive issues from plant milk until now and l have been vegan for almost ten years.

  • @videosonlybycf
    @videosonlybycf Рік тому

    Learned so much 😅 Thank you!

  • @kuwalangwee4491
    @kuwalangwee4491 8 місяців тому

    Good and Simple🌱
    Thanks🌈

  • @aronzin6145
    @aronzin6145 Рік тому

    The vid that I need
    I really appreciate your channel, the like is deserved as always

  • @indiea5588
    @indiea5588 Рік тому +7

    Timely video ! I bought regular Quaker old- fashioned oats but now realize I should not be using it to make milk !
    Please make a video on how to make yogurt from these plant based milks !!!

    • @MSchipper
      @MSchipper Рік тому

      you can use them, just blend them with icecubes and water. Unless you're worried about pesticides, then don't use them.

  • @maryannmay7105
    @maryannmay7105 Рік тому

    I had no idea about this thank you so much for the information

  • @jeannieappelhof1791
    @jeannieappelhof1791 Рік тому

    I really appreciate all the information you share in your videos. Thank you so much.

  • @markandpatwhite8466
    @markandpatwhite8466 Рік тому

    Love homemade almond milk - easy to make and soooo much better for you. Thanks for another awesome video!

  • @CaliSmith123
    @CaliSmith123 8 місяців тому +1

    Made my own Oat Milk today. Never thought about until I watched this video. I found a brand that only has oats and water, but it is $6 for a small carton. (I use the same oats you used in this video). For $11, I can make about 32 of the $6 cartons….crazy and it literally took be 5 mins to make.

  • @outofq
    @outofq Рік тому

    thank you Derek

  • @shaz5205
    @shaz5205 Рік тому

    Fantastic as always. I literally just started back making my own oat milk. Will definitely be giving the almond milk a go too.

  • @adamfroman7983
    @adamfroman7983 Рік тому

    This guy is only Pro! Thanks for the ongoing awesomeness!

  • @sandysmith750
    @sandysmith750 Рік тому

    I just started making my own plant milk. So much easier than I thought. Good information. Thank you.

  • @SusanArrudaFitness
    @SusanArrudaFitness Рік тому +8

    Thank you, Derek for the invaluable information and for testing it all out for us!!! I was already skeptical about the lengthy list of ingredients so thank you for bringing all the negatives to light and inspiring me to make my own!! I love all your content and cookbooks!!

  • @IvyPerez_DreamBuilder
    @IvyPerez_DreamBuilder Місяць тому

    Definitely learned something. Thank you

  • @paulveg8524
    @paulveg8524 Рік тому +1

    I make soy milk using a ‘vegan revolution’ soy milk maker. Add soaked soy beans and water to the machine and switch it on. It cooks and blends the beans, so they only need straining at the end. Dead cheap too. 13p a litre to make.

  • @liamlaursen-williams5879
    @liamlaursen-williams5879 Рік тому +1

    The Omega MM 1500 makes the best product when it comes to vegan milks with no work a machine does everything maximum extraction almost no pulp.

  • @sunnyhawk
    @sunnyhawk Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate this (and all) of your vids. Do you have any thoughts about adding calcium citrate and/or other mins? Thx!

  • @alexandrapaquette2159
    @alexandrapaquette2159 Рік тому

    Hey Derek, thanks for taking the time to show us how its made and edic6ate us on calcium carbonate. I'll try making oat milk!

  • @babsdavis8818
    @babsdavis8818 3 місяці тому

    An interesting video would be if you interviewed Kathy Hester as she has a whole series of videos (and a blog post) talking about different plant based milk makers that she has tried and milk and creamer recipes she has done. Oh and she talks about how to use the soy pulp from soy milk and how to make it so it does not taste beany :) I think you would enjoy her tips. Cheers

  • @MSchipper
    @MSchipper Рік тому

    With oats, it's very important that they don't get warm. Using cooled water works, or blending with some icecubes, to prevent the blender getting too warm.

  • @rogue3524
    @rogue3524 Рік тому

    We are so lucky to have You!

  • @JourneyJoe
    @JourneyJoe Рік тому

    Love the honesty with the soy milk! Def gonna try these! Thanks beast 💪🏼

  • @tammy9497
    @tammy9497 10 місяців тому +1

    This was a great video. I make my almond milk the DR. FUHRMAN way - no soaking - no milking. Just add 1/2 cup almonds, 1/4 cup hemp seeds, 3 cups water, and 1/4 tsp salt (date and vanilla if desired). Blend and it's DONE and DELISH!

  • @JokerLurver
    @JokerLurver Рік тому +1

    I make my almondmilk using a 1/4 cup of almonds per 4 cups water, for a skim milk version that is fine by me. I add 2 dates and 2tsp vanilla. Tastes like Silk without the additive junk. I no longer strain the milk. It was a messy hassle, and I didn't enjoy the pulp even in baked goods. I don't drink the milk straight. It's always with oatmeal or something, so it doesn't matter that it's a tad granier than a strained milk. Keep those nutrients and fiber in there!
    I also make soymilk in the Instant Pot for soy yogurt. Just soak a cup of soybeans overnight, then blend with 4 cups water. Add another two cups water to the IP, set a steamer basket in there, pour the blended soybeans in, and cook for 5min with 30min natural release. Then let cool for awhile before adding yogurt culture (easy to use a scoop from the last batch) and set IP on yogurt mode for 14+ hours. I know folks use mason jars for IP yogurt, but I just can't be bothered with all the extra steps and mess. And my method works really well. Great, thick, tangy soy yogurt.
    Oh and don't get me started on the money savings 😂. Store bought plant milks and yogurts are ridiculously overpriced! As evidenced here.
    Side note, love the idea in the comments here of using a mix of nuts for nutmilk. Going to try that out for sure.

  • @jillcummings8810
    @jillcummings8810 Рік тому

    I’m currently trying the new nut mylks from Wilderness Poets I enjoy the organic unsweetened Almond the best and there’s less separation when it settles.

  • @giselleplantbasedvegan9174
    @giselleplantbasedvegan9174 Рік тому

    Thank you for the great info. I stopped buying plant links because of all the additives. I will definitely give both the oat and almond milk a try! So easy.

  • @britfrancis4967
    @britfrancis4967 Рік тому

    TYSM for this video! I just made the switch from TJs almond beverage to making my own from your recipe! Noticed an almost instant improvement in my digestion. 🙏🏻

  • @Incredible43
    @Incredible43 Рік тому +1

    Great video Derek
    I make my own plant milks for the reasons you mentioned plus it's so much cheaper, we can get our nutrients from other sources. 🌱

  • @benko7ab
    @benko7ab Рік тому

    Years ago you made a video about Hempseed milk, that is pretty packed with goodness.

  • @Mycurvystory
    @Mycurvystory Рік тому +1

    I’m so grateful for this video! 🥰 definitely going to try the oat milk & almond one. Might just enjoy soy beans in tofu form lol

  • @lucasnoon3203
    @lucasnoon3203 Рік тому

    I really respect the no fear mongering and how you just stated the facts!

  • @RowenaJBlake
    @RowenaJBlake Рік тому +6

    I did not know that about the calcium carbonate! Checked our soy milk, and yep, it's there. Thank you so so much for researching and sharing your discovery. Definitely going to be making our own plant milks moving forward, will also save us money as well as our health 🙂

  • @im2old4this2
    @im2old4this2 Рік тому +1

    I started using powdered plant milk. I have pea milk and soy milk. The ingredients are "pea milk powder" and "soy milk powder" - which are both useless. But the pea milk label explicitly says it is made of only peas and water. The powdered soy milk company wrote back to me confirming that too. I wish they put that on their label, but I'm glad it is just the main thing.

  • @sandibroad4099
    @sandibroad4099 Рік тому

    Thank you 🙌🤗

  • @SusanArrudaFitness
    @SusanArrudaFitness 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video, Derek!!! I already knew there were some questionable ingredients in these plant based milks and you provided me with the push to stop buying them and make my own. Thank you for sharing all this helpful information and for the motivation to make a change here! My preference is the soy milk since it is higher in protein so I fine-tuned and simplified the process. 😋💪

  • @virginiadonnelly1031
    @virginiadonnelly1031 Рік тому +2

    Eden Foods Unsweetened soy milk is the best. Just soy beans and water. It's perfect even in a cup of tea.

  • @tracieburrill5159
    @tracieburrill5159 Рік тому +1

    Loving these instructional videos - tofu alternatives, plant milk. Would love a video to see what you do with the pulp. I hate to waste food too

  • @lynnehewitt920
    @lynnehewitt920 Рік тому

    Thank you. 😊

  • @emilianonuneslopez2108
    @emilianonuneslopez2108 Рік тому

    Thanks for make this kind of videos

  • @richmcbride9269
    @richmcbride9269 Рік тому

    Fantastic! I love soy milk, but I've been wanting to cut out the additives...now I can!

  • @soan5964
    @soan5964 Рік тому +1

    I make walnut and hemp milk love them

  • @julijuls7271
    @julijuls7271 Рік тому +7

    I'm so glad you posted this! I've been wondering lately about all of the fillers and oils in most plant based milks and trying to avoid them now. I never knew that about calcium carbonate - very good information!

  • @alidapc
    @alidapc Рік тому +1

    I stopped buying non-dairy milk & when I need one for a recipe I find using PB2 powder with water does the trick. Great video.

  • @katrinakim4145
    @katrinakim4145 2 місяці тому

    I had no clue it was so easy to make your own oat milk! Thank you so much!

  • @unlockyoursoulmemory4199
    @unlockyoursoulmemory4199 Рік тому

    love your video, searching for good recipes myself, since I learned lately that they do add enzymes and do not even have to label it (which could be synthetic and gmo - to my knowledge so far, and who knows from what it is made of)

  • @michaelalexanderkugele7284
    @michaelalexanderkugele7284 Рік тому

    Cashew works pretty well. Thanks for the video!

  • @lsantilli
    @lsantilli 5 місяців тому +3

    Of all the things that are in processed foods, Calcium Carbonate is far, far down the list of issues. In fact I would argue that if you're someone prone to ulcers or heartburn in general it's actually a genuine benefit and will help your stomach heal. I can understand the logic of - why add it if you don't have these issues, but most people have an over abundance of acid, not too little. I know that I originally gravitated to soy milk before I knew about the calcium carbonate because it helped my stomach so much with my ulcers that were wreaking havoc on my life.

  • @deannatate6429
    @deannatate6429 Рік тому

    I just started making my own “milk” with my Almond Cow. And it’s so easy and delicious

  • @timc.8391
    @timc.8391 Рік тому +3

    I bought the Tribest SB-132 Soyabella, Automatic Soy Milk Maker Machine and it is AMAZING! I add some oat groats with the soybeans to make it thicker and a bit of sweetener, I think it tastes great and BTW it's way easier than using a blender.

  • @melrox8809
    @melrox8809 Рік тому

    We always have store band almondmilk & Silk soymilk. When I get home I'll check them. I have that same bag of oats.

  • @christylarsen4971
    @christylarsen4971 Рік тому +1

    West life organic soy milk soybeans and water. The cost 5.18 in Great Falls Montana and its shelf stable. Love this stuff

  • @sophiem5921
    @sophiem5921 Рік тому

    Great informative video Derek - thank you! I’ve been thinking of making my own nut milk lately because it’s nearly $7 (CAD) for a large carton where I live now 😮

  • @jdfoote1314
    @jdfoote1314 Рік тому

    That makes so much sense and my body already told me that without words. I always head for almond milk when my stomach doesn’t feel great. Now. I know why. Gonna try the fresh almond milk recipe and see what happens. Thanks!

  • @Julia-dr4g0n
    @Julia-dr4g0n Рік тому +4

    Trader Joe's and Westsoy have only organic soy beans and water. I like TJ better. I also like Silk organic unsweetened, which does have added things, but I don't drink it by the cup, so not bothered by the vitamins and minerals.

    • @carbrock.2854
      @carbrock.2854 Рік тому

      I like TJ better, too: It’s cheaper.

  • @PooPooBanana2
    @PooPooBanana2 Рік тому +3

    Derek you definitely know why it's cheaper! lol. 1) Mass production, 2) Swapping out some of the volume of expensive ingredients with cheap ingredients.

    • @secretspy44
      @secretspy44 Рік тому

      Fewer preservatives and stabilizers also lead to more product going bad or getting returned lowering profitability. No one wants to keep buying the brand that's separated and moldy half the time. These are trade offs that the customer often selects for, albeit unknowingly.

  • @melrox8809
    @melrox8809 Рік тому

    Thank you for showing us how to make these Derek. I do have a nut bag & a high speed blender. I should try these out.

    • @Simnettnutrition
      @Simnettnutrition  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mel! 🙏🙏 I feel like I’m costing ppl a lot of time with these videos. 😆 Next week: why you need to make your own bread from seed to oven! 😂 I joke I joke.

    • @melrox8809
      @melrox8809 Рік тому

      @@Simnettnutrition 😄😄

  • @Andyyybeeeee
    @Andyyybeeeee Рік тому

    Awesome video trying the almond milk tonight, I would be super interested in a video or even comments from people on how to utilise the almond pulp please 🙏

  • @williamstrachan7714
    @williamstrachan7714 Рік тому

    I'm almost ready to start this journey I bought my nut milk bags and I think I might go with almond milk ...I will give oat milk a shot but I want to make sure to get the proper oats thanks for the recipes

  • @robertthomas9428
    @robertthomas9428 Рік тому +1

    Derek, Rob from Vancouver. No I did not know about Calcium Carbonate in SILK. I buy it all the time. I have Coeliac so maybe better not to have carbonate. Very very grateful you said this. PS thank God ocean weather is approaching !!!