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Beans Dooney's Favourites Drinks, Smoothies and Cocktails Healthy Nigerian

Vanilla Honeybean Milk

Okay, that was the fanciest name I could come up with. I am all for Nigerian Nomenclature with food, but after reading a lot of your comments about the Ugu Smoothie, I am taking my your advice about “packaging”. Today, of all days, I would have jetted off to a warm location to celebrate my birthday. I do it every year, but this time around, I traded a holiday for an Iphone 6. Shame on me right. Teeheeee. I looked at it, one week in a sunny location versus Iphone 6 plus, and that darned Apple won again. Holiday cancelled, I took the day off instead, (I mean who goes to work on their birthday) and decided to try out something that had been bugging me for weeks – an alternative to Soya.

I am Aunty Dunni to a special little boy who is on a gluten and diary free diet. Both of us are late November babies and in my head I wanted to bake him a cake. Oh yes, you read that right. Me, bake and not just any ordinary cake, but with special ingredients. I started searching for recipes with excitement, which slowly dwindled when I realised I probably wouldn’t pull it off. As an alternative to cow’s milk, many recipes required soya milk, almond milk, coconut milk and the likes. Soya, came out on top a lot, and people, I have a lot of reservations about Soya milk. Especially for women. It contains phytoestrogens (false oestrogen) which can mess up with your menstrual cycle. I don’t know if it is scaremongering or not, lots of things in this world will probably kill you but better be safe than sorry. After making Coconutty for Eko (recipe HERE), I made a mental note to make almond milk. As I was bringing out almonds from the freezer, I spied my honey beans which I store in the freezer to prevent weevils, and that is how this idea was born. Honey bean Milk

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Ewa Oloyin – honey beans

Usually when I want to try something new, I go online to find out if it has been done before, for many reasons top of which, it will serve as a guide when experimenting. Putting bean milk into Google was quite annoying, all I got was Soybean milk, then I changed tactics and started searching for brown bean milk, black bean milk, and Voila!!!! I came across two vegan recipes sites. One of them used white beans, and the other used Navy beans. I already knew I was going to go the soya bean milk method, but I needed validation. I was so excited, I couldn’t wait to try it out. As I am home today for my birthday, before all the dining out in the evening, I soaked some beans in water last night and tried it today. Pleased to report, it works, it is sweeeeet, the vanilla takes it from really good to AMAZING!!!!!! You can use this milk for anything, from cereals, to Ogi, (pap) to smoothies, or just a chilled healthy drink for the kids. Your kids will love this, trust me. Let’s Cook

You will need

Ewa Oloyin – honey beans 
Water
Vanilla – or you could use cinnamon, cloves, ginger, star anise

Dooney’s Kitchen Tip – you can go to town with this milk, in terms of flavourings. I am going to try using cloves next, or cinnamon, or star anise. Anything you can think of, go for it. 

How To

1. Soak your beans in enough water overnight. Leave the skin on. I didn’t want to try this with brown beans, because the flavour of brown beans is quite strong. Ewa Oloyin (honey beans) is mild, plus it is naturally sweet.

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the beans should have softened and plumped up by the morning.

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2. Drain any excess water and pour a couple of handfuls of the soaked beans into a blender. Top with up with enough water to more than double the level. You are not making Moin Moin or Akara here, it is a light fluid milk like Soya Milk. Dooney’s Kitchen Tip: you need to leave the skin on the beans as most of the natural sweetness is found on the skin.

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3. Blend till almost smooth –

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4. Pour into a fine sieve, cheese cloth or fine mesh cloth and drain. The chaff should remain. Oh, don’t worry if you think what is this Dunni girl saying, this smells like I am making moin moin. I had to write that here because those were the thoughts that flashed across my mind. Don’t worry, the magic will soon begin, you just wait.

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5. After sieving, you may need to do it twice if you don’t have a cheesecloth, the liquid milk should remain in the bowl. If it is too thick, dilute with a little water.

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now look at that, doesn’t it look like Soya or almond milk?

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6. As with making soya milk, you need to heat up this milk a little. This gets rid of most of the strong bean taste, leaving a light beany flavour, if that makes any sense. You need to heat this up slowly and stir constantly, otherwise it will start to curdle. If that happens, not to worry, just pass through a sieve again

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7. Add your flavouring – in my case I use Vanilla Extract, just a few drops. If you are using cloves, cinnamon or Star Anise, add them at the start so they infuse into the milk. If you are suing any sweeteners like sugar or honey, now is the time to use it.

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8. Let is warm up nicely for about 8 minutes or more until the bean flavour is no longer as strong. You can add more vanilla (or your choice of flavourings), if you so desire, this milk is like a black canvas, customise it to your taste buds. If it thickens, you can dilute with a little warm water, then pour into containers to chill in the fridge.

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I got these cute small milk bottles,

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Vanilla Honey bean milk – and of course, my green, white green straws that scream – Proudly Nigerian

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Now off to take a good whiff of the flowers that arrived today from friends. Y’all are invited for dinner.


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FILED UNDER: Beans, Dooney's Favourites, Drinks, Smoothies and Cocktails, Healthy Nigerian
TAGGED WITH: beans, ewa oloyin, ewa oloyin milk, honey bean milk, vanilla
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  1. AvatarKhemmy says

    November 26, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Happy Happy Happy Birthday Dearie. God bless you with all your your heart’s desires. U are dearly loved dear………………. Will try this out. Thumps up

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Hugs Khemmy, thanks a lot. Please let me know how it goes

      Reply
  2. AvatarJosephine says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    Happy birthday Dunni! You are one clever chic.

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you Josephine

      Reply
  3. AvatarOLUWADAMILOLA says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    Dooney is at it again….God bless your new age…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Amen Dami, thanks

      Reply
  4. AvatarCherub says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    You are a genius, wow.

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks Cherub

      Reply
  5. AvatarFreda Josh Simon says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Happy Birthday Lovely one, have a memorable day,wishing you all the goodness and love that God only can reward you with!

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you Freda. Hugs

      Reply
  6. AvatarYetunde O. says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Happy Birthday Dooney. I’m trying this tonight.

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    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Great Yetunde, please let me know how it goes

      Reply
  7. AvatarMavis says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Happy Birthday Dooney! Left you a message on SYTYCC. You were on my mind today and I wanted to come here and leave a line……..shortly after I saw a shout out to you. Have a very lovely birthday celebration and God bless!!!

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you Mavis, really good to read from you again

      Reply
  8. AvatarHelen says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Hmmm Dunni, first of all, here’s wishing you a very happy birthday. A year filled with love, laughter and answered prayers in Jesus name. I am lactose intolerant and like you wary of soya milk. My only option has been almond milk so I am definitely trying this out. Thinking of the big bag of honey beans in my cupboard as I type :). Thanks once again and have a blast today.

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    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you Helen, really pleased this will work for you.

      Reply
  9. AvatarFlora Tims Jolaoye says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Happy birthday Dunni. Wish u d very best of d new year.
    1st time leaving a comment here. Just had to do so cos it’s ur day. Do ve loads of fun k…cheers!

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you Flora. Hope to read more comments from you in the future

      Reply
  10. AvatarLyn says

    November 26, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Happy birthday to you Darling Dunni……. may our good Lord bless and enrich you immensely……. thanks for all ur recipes i’m so in love with cooking and Yes i do it well now hubby wants me to earn money from cooking….. God bless you Dunni….

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      Amen and Amen. Thanks Lyn. Make money off it if you can. I support

      Reply
  11. AvatarNgozi says

    November 26, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Happy birthday Dooney, thanks for your birthday special. I will give it a try.

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Please do Ngozi, thanks for the birthday wish

      Reply
  12. AvatarTeejay says

    November 26, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    Wow…just wow.
    Happy Birthday Dunni! Here’s to many more years of growth and unending creativity. Love, Light & Godspeed. xx

    Reply
    • dooneyrooneydooneyrooney says

      November 26, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you Teejay. Amen and Amen

      Reply
      • AvatarMaryann says

        November 26, 2014 at 7:49 pm

        Happy Birthday Dunni. Wishing U happiness, long life & prosperity. Keep up the good work. God bless U.

        Reply
  13. AvatarGaile says

    November 26, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Happy birthday, Dunni!

    Reply
  14. Avatarteekay says

    November 27, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Happy birthday Dooney. I wish you long life, health and peace. BTW your creativity is stunning.

    Reply
  15. AvatarTottie says

    November 27, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Happy belated birthday Dunni, May God bless you as you have been a blessing to us all…

    Reply
  16. AvatarAkinwale-Oderinde Tinuola says

    November 27, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I am sooo trying this, already have ewa oloyin at home. Happy Birthday dear.

    Reply
  17. AvatarEvagreen says

    November 27, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Wow awesome! I’m wondering if i can give this to my 8 month old baby…i should right? She shows allergy to milk and I’ve read those things also about soy even though that’s what i give her now. I could switch to this. Thanks for this recipe?

    Reply
  18. AvatarEvagreen says

    November 27, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    …and happy belated birthday, God bless you with many more years of health and fruitfulness

    Reply
  19. AvatarSalvy says

    November 27, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday Dunni!! may the good lord bless you beyond your imagination. Thanks for the birthday special, I’m so trying it.

    Reply
  20. AvatarAdeola @ TheManeCaptain says

    November 27, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Happy Birthday Dunni.
    You will continue to grow in wisdom, knowledge and your pioneering spirit will not fade! Another recipe to go into my archive.
    lol, I didn’t know it was bad to go to work on your birthday. 😉
    I love your experimenting skills with food. I thought i was the only one who likes to form my own version of cooking.

    Reply
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