Almond Yogurt
A lightly nutty, sweet plant-based yogurt made by fermenting almond milk with probiotic cultures. Compared with dairy yogurt, it has a thinner texture and less protein, and is a popular choice for vegan diets.
What Is Almond Yogurt?
Almond yogurt is a plant-based yogurt made by fermenting almond milk with probiotic bacterial cultures. Varieties without thickeners may have a thinner texture than dairy yogurt.
It has a mildly nutty, sweet taste. Because almond milk is naturally thin, many commercial producers add gum-based thickeners to make it thicker.
Almond Yogurt Nutrition Facts
One hundred grams of almond yogurt contains approximately 60 kcal of energy and significantly less protein than dairy yogurt. Values vary by brand and are approximate.
How Should Almond Yogurt Be Eaten?
Almond yogurt can be eaten with other food groups as part of a balanced diet, as an alternative to dairy yogurt.
This information is general. Almond yogurt is a food and is not a substitute for medical treatment. People with nut allergies should avoid almond yogurt.
How to Choose Almond Yogurt
Good almond yogurt has a uniform consistency, a mildly nutty and tangy smell, and a label indicating live cultures.
- It should have a uniform consistency and should not be excessively watery or separated.
- Look for “live/active cultures” on the label.
- It should smell mildly nutty and tangy, not moldy.
How to Store Almond Yogurt
Store almond yogurt in a sealed container in the refrigerator; it is recommended that you consume it within a few days after opening.
Using Almond Yogurt in the Kitchen
Almond yogurt is most often served at breakfast with fruit and granola, used as a smoothie base, or substituted for dairy yogurt in vegan sauce recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is almond yogurt vegan?
Yes. It is entirely plant-based and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Can almond yogurt be made at home?
To make a yogurt-style product at home with almond milk, use a food starter culture specified as suitable for that plant-based milk and its validated recipe. Follow the recipe’s quantities, temperature, duration, and chilling instructions; do not substitute an arbitrary probiotic capsule or assume that a few hours at room temperature is sufficient.
Can you find almond yogurt in Türkiye?
It is becoming more widely available and may be found in the vegan or plant-based sections of large supermarkets.