In recent months I have been managing some tummy problems and was encouraged to take a daily Yakult.  I tried a few on the market and found the Vaalia style to my liking.  I regularly make my own yoghurt (I follow Super Kitchen Machine’s recipe link below), so it didn’t seem such a stretch to try making my own fermented milk drink and save a whole lot of $$$ in the process.
After a bit of research I found this non-thermomix method on the internet (yakult recipe).  I applied it to Valerie’s recipe and this is the method I follow. I have made this 3-4 times now, each time saving 50-100ml of fermented milk for the next batch.
I have really enjoyed the flavour of this fermented milk drink. I prefer it best without the sugar added, it is mild and suits by tastebuds first thing in the morning. However, if you prefer you can add sugar to taste.
Fermented Milk Drink (Yakult style)

1 litre of plain dairy milk
One serve (50-100ml) of Vaalia fermented milk drink

Ensure all your containers are cleaned thoroughly and rinse with hot water.
Place milk into the TM bowl and heat 20mins/80 degrees/sp 2-3.
Cool milk to 37 degrees C.  As Valerie suggests, pop your TM bowl in the fridge and check after 30 mins by placing on TMX and watching lights for temperature indication. If still too warm after 30mins, place back in fridge and check again in 5mins increments until temperature shows 37 degrees.
When milk is at correct temperature, add your fermented milk starter. Ge...