Crock Pot Express Yogurt Recipe
Yogurt is a great way to add a healthy dose of probiotics and calcium to your diet. It's a delicious treat that can be eaten alone, used as a breakfast item, or used as a replacement for sour cream in recipes. But did you know you can make your own yogurt at home with just a few simple ingredients and a Crock Pot Express? This recipe is easy to follow and will have you enjoying homemade yogurt in no time!
Description
This Crock Pot Express yogurt recipe is an easy and simple way to make your own yogurt at home. It requires only a few simple ingredients and the Crock Pot Express, and you’ll be enjoying delicious and nutritious homemade yogurt in no time. This recipe yields about six cups of yogurt, which can easily be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Prep Time
This recipe requires only a few minutes of prep time, as you’ll only need to measure out the ingredients and stir them together. That’s it!
Cook Time
The total cook time for this recipe is 8 hours, although the Crock Pot Express will do all the work for you. All you need to do is set the timer and wait for the yogurt to be ready.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts of milk
- 1/4 cup of plain yogurt with active cultures
- 1/4 cup of sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into the Crock Pot Express and set to the low setting.
- Cover the Crock Pot Express and let the milk heat for 1 hour.
- Once the milk has heated for 1 hour, turn off the Crock Pot Express and let the milk cool for 1 hour.
- After the milk has cooled for 1 hour, stir in the plain yogurt with active cultures and the sugar or honey.
- Cover the Crock Pot Express and set the timer for 7 hours.
- Once the timer has gone off, turn off the Crock Pot Express and let the yogurt cool for at least 1 hour.
- Stir in the vanilla extract (optional).
- Transfer the yogurt to a container and place it in the refrigerator to cool completely.
- Enjoy your homemade yogurt!
Equipment
- Crock Pot Express
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Container for storing yogurt
Notes
It’s important to use only plain yogurt with active cultures for this recipe. Don’t use flavored yogurt or any other type of yogurt.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe yields about six cups of yogurt, which can be divided into 12 servings. Each serving contains:
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 10g
Recipe Tips
- If you’d like to make a flavored yogurt, you can add in your favorite fruit or flavorings after the yogurt has cooled.
- You can also add a bit of salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices to the yogurt for extra flavor.
- If you’d like to make a thicker yogurt, you can strain it through a cheesecloth for a few hours before storing it in the refrigerator.
- This yogurt will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If you don’t have a Crock Pot Express, you can use a slow cooker instead, but you’ll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
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