Homemade Soy Bean Milk

I only remember drinking fresh soy bean milk once as a kid but it was the BEST soy milk I ever tasted! My aunt was the one who made the soy milk. I have a faint memory of that day. All I know was that we had a limited amount of milk to drink. After actually making soy milk myself, I understand why! It takes A LOT of work and time; from waiting for the beans to soak, to squeezing out the freshly cooked milk! I think I only decided to make soy milk though because we usually have those soy milk boxes (similar to juice boxes except with soy milk) at our house. I didn't want to drink the soy milk boxes since they contain loads of sugar so I thought "why don't I just make my own soy milk?" My family loves it! Instead of adding white sugar, I used agave nectar. The soy milk taste so fresh and rich! :)

My aunt makes her soy bean milk using a different method which I have tried. I feel that this method has more soy bean flavor and richness!

Homemade Soy Milk
Recipe adapted from rasamalaysia.com.

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs Non-GMO organic soy beans
7 quarts water
Sweetener to taste, optional

Directions
1. Soak soy beans overnight - 8 hours or more.
Note: change water twice a day so that the beans don't go bad. Be sure the water is clear. If the water isn't clear, then the water should be change (The water in the image below should be changed).

2. Once the beans are ready, discard the water and rinse a couple of times.

3. Remove skin of soy beans. It helps to remove the skin while rinsing the beans. It is not necessary to try to remove skin from EVERY single bean.

4. In a blender, add soy beans and water. Do this in multiple batches.

5. Transfer soy beans mixture into a large pot (10 quart pot since there will be foam).

6. Bring the mixture to boil on medium-high heat. Once the mixture boils, turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer for 30-45 minutes. 

7. Turn off the heat. You may choose to drink the soy milk while warm or set aside to cool. 

8. Use a nut milk bag to strain and squeeze out the milk. 

9. Enjoy or store in the fridge once the milk is cooled (can be stored for up to 5 days).

Chocolate Banana Shakeology Smoothie

I usually make a smoothie when I need a quick grab on the go or when I just need a boost of healthy! When I feel like I don't get enough vegetables or that I have eaten too many bad meals, I make a smoothie! A shakeology smoothie and sometimes a mix of fruits, veggies, and chia seeds. I also drink a smoothie when I don't feel like cooking. Sometimes it's just one of those days where you're really hungry and tired and you just wanna fill your stomach up!!

I will be sure to make a post about my fruit and vegetable smoothie another time! :)

Yields: 1 serving

Appliances used: Ninja blender (you can use any blender you have in handy)

Pour water into the blender cup. Cut half of a banana and pinch pieces into the cup. Pour 1 scoop of Shakeology into the blender cup. Blend together until combine.

~1/4 cups water
1/2 banana
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

Add ice into the cup leaving room for the blender to work. You must put enough ice so that your drink becomes smoothie-like.

~1.5 cups of ice

Blend your smoothie until well-combined and enjoy :)

Your smoothie should look like the picture below. 

This taste exactly like a chocolate milkshake (but healthier of course)!!! I'm in loveeee!!~ Hahaha..

Amazing amount of nutrition in one little cup! :) Easy and healthy meal as well.

Source: Calorie Counter