Homemade Drinkable Yogurt
A smooth and creamy homemade drinkable yogurt that’s lightly sweetened and customizable with your favorite fruits or flavors—perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours (includes incubation and chilling)
- Yield: 4 cups (makes about 6 drinkable servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermentation / Blending
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk (or 2% for lighter option)
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt with live cultures (for starter)
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 cup fruit of choice (berries, mango, banana, etc., optional)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 180°F (82°C), then remove from heat.
- Let the milk cool to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the plain yogurt starter until fully blended.
- Pour the mixture into a clean jar or container and cover loosely. Let it incubate in a warm place for 6–10 hours or until thickened and tangy.
- Refrigerate the yogurt for at least 4 hours to chill and set.
- For drinkable yogurt, blend 1 cup of the homemade yogurt with 1/4 cup water or milk to thin, sweetener, vanilla, and fruit if desired.
- Blend until smooth and adjust sweetness or consistency as preferred.
- Store in sealed bottles or jars in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake before serving.
Notes
- Use a thermos or yogurt maker for consistent incubation temperature.
- For extra probiotic benefits, don’t overheat the starter culture.
- Blend with oats or chia seeds for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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