Description
Slow Cooker Yogurt is a creamy, tangy delight that transforms simple ingredients into a breakfast masterpiece. This easy recipe allows you to create rich, restaurant-quality yogurt right in your kitchen with minimal effort. Picture waking up to the delicious aroma of homemade yogurt, ready to be paired with fresh fruits, granola, or a drizzle of honey. Perfect for meal prep or enjoying any time of day, this yogurt is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 gallon whole milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt (with live cultures)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the whole milk into your slow cooker and cover it. Heat on low for 2 hours until steamy but not boiling.
- Turn off the slow cooker and let the milk cool to about 110°F (43°C).
- In a separate bowl, mix the plain yogurt with a small amount of warm milk until smooth, then whisk this mixture back into the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker with a towel to maintain warmth and let it sit for 8 hours or overnight.
- After culturing, transfer the yogurt to containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours (including culturing)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg