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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Vegan Turkish Frothy Yogurt Drink: Ayran

    Aug 18, 2019 · Modified: Jan 12, 2022 by Gönül

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    Hot summer days remind many people of lemonade or iced tea; they remind me of this vegan Turkish yogurt drink: ayran. Some of my happiest childhood memories include running around all day and getting back home to pour an icy glass of ayran only to go back out to play again. You can also watch how to make ayran beginning at 4:06 in the video below:

    Vegan Turkish Yogurt Drink with mint garnish in clear glass

    Usually served alongside rice pilaf or kebabs, the often savory ayran is perfect for days when the thermometer approaches three digits.

    In all of Turkey, Susurluk region prepares this drink better than any other. Ayran made with their technique is quite frothy and tangy. You can recreate a very close version of it in the comfort of your own home as long as you’re willing to whip it for as long as it takes.

    To veganize, all you need is unsweetened and non-dairy yogurt and milk.

    Best Vegan Yogurt to Use for Ayran

    I am partial to Kite Hill's unsweetened and unflavored almond Greek yogurt for most recipes, and this one is no exception. Forager is another one we really like.

    Coconut yogurt is not recommended unless you are sweetening the recipe for an Indian lassi-like variation. It lands way too much flavor.

    You can also make vegan yogurt at home by using my recipe for soy or almond yogurt.

    Vegan Turkish Yogurt Drink ingredients, yogurt, whisk, almond milk, and water.

    Optimizing Nutrition

    The dairy-free version of ayran scores pretty well on my nutrition radar thanks to the probiotic-rich vegan yogurt and almond milk. For less sodium, reduce or omit the salt altogether.

    Uses for Vegan Turkish Yogurt Drink

    Ayran goes well alongside many savory dishes. You can also enjoy it by itself as a quick refresher.

    Here are a few dishes that most locals love to eat with ayran:

    • Vegetable stew
    • Olive-oil dishes
    • Cig kofte
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    Vegan Turkish Yogurt Drink with mint garnish in clear glass

    Vegan Turkish Frothy Yogurt Drink: "Ayran"


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    • Author: Gonul
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
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    Ingredients

    2 cups cold water (or more for lighter consistency)

    4 tablespoon unsweetened dairy-free yogurt* 

    2 tablespoon unsweetened dairy-free milk** 

    ½ teaspoon salt

    Ice cubes as desired


    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, add all the yogurt and whisk for three minutes.
    2. Slowly add in the milk and whisk for another full minute.
    3. Gradually add water and keep whisking until it reaches the desired consistency and frothiness. I like mine a bit heavier so two cups of water with ice is perfect.
    4. Add salt, whisk a bit more. Garnish with mint and/or cucumbers.

    Notes

    *When we don’t have any homemade yogurt, I like to use the Forager (cashew) or Kite Hill (almond) brands. 

    **Soy, cashew, or almond milk all work. Coconut and oat varieties may transfer too much of their own flavor so I wouldn’t recommend them in this recipe.

    Bonus Tip: Although not as common, you can also enjoy this drink sweet by omitting salt and either adding a sweetener or using sweetened products.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Drinks
    • Cuisine: Turkish

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 10 oz Glass
    • Calories: 106
    • Sugar: 0.8 g
    • Sodium: 593.8 mg
    • Fat: 9.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
    • Fiber: 2.2 g
    • Protein: 3.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Let me know what you think if you try to whip up this easy recipe on a hot day this summer. Or pin it for later if summer is ages away where you live!

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    1. Hannelore Hanna

      August 08, 2022 at 2:15 am

      Yes We love your ayran, we make it in Summer every day, and drink it every day, very healthy and lovely, and delicious.
      Thank you so much, we are from Cairo of Egypt.

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      • Gönül

        August 08, 2022 at 11:42 am

        Wow, that is the best compliment—I'm so happy ayran is keeping you cool in Cairo's heat!

        Thanks so much, Hannelore 🙏

        Cheers

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