Yogurt Crock Pot
Transform your kitchen into a yogurt-making haven with this easy and budget-friendly Yogurt Crock Pot recipe! With just two main ingredients—whole milk and a dollop of plain yogurt with live cultures—you can create creamy, homemade yogurt that’s free of unnecessary additives and completely customizable to your taste. Using a slow cooker, this hands-off process allows the milk to gently heat and ferment, producing beautifully tangy and thick yogurt with minimal effort. Add optional vanilla or natural sweeteners like honey for a personalized touch, or leave it plain for a wholesome base perfect for anything from breakfast parfaits to savory dishes. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a set-it-and-forget-it design, this recipe is ideal for busy home cooks seeking simplicity and flavor. Serve with fresh fruit, crunchy granola, or a drizzle of honey, and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your very own homemade yogurt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Plain yogurt with live cultures (starter)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar or honey (optional)
Instructions
Pour the whole milk into the crock pot. Cover with the lid.
Set the crock pot to the 'low' setting and let it heat the milk for 2.5 hours.
After 2.5 hours, turn off the crock pot but leave the lid on. Let the milk cool for an additional 3 hours. You want the milk temperature to drop to about 110°F (43°C).
In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt starter with 1 cup of the warm milk from the crock pot. Whisk until smooth.
Gently pour the yogurt-milk mixture back into the crock pot and stir well to combine. At this point, you can add vanilla extract or sugar/honey for flavor, if desired.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and wrap the entire crock pot with a thick towel to insulate it. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 8-12 hours or overnight. This is when the yogurt will culture and thicken.
After the incubation period, check the consistency of the yogurt. It will have thickened slightly and will continue to thicken once chilled.
Transfer the yogurt into airtight containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Serve plain or with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, granola, or honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 786 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.4 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.4 g | ||
| Protein | 68.0 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.5 mcg | 107% | |
| Calcium | 2546 mg | 196% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 3120 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
