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Slow Cooker Saturdays
The Recipe: Homemade Crock-Pot Yogurt Recipe
The part of our grocery bill that can be slashed the most is yogurt. I have bought the individual-sized yogurts for years and that racks up the bill. I’ve heard of people making their own yogurt a few years ago, but I was too scared to take the plunge.
Those who know me, know that I LOVE using my slow cooker. I was sooo excited when I heard you can make yogurt in the crock-pot from A Year of Slow Cooking. My recipe is just a little different, adding a way to thicken the yogurt and using the oven. You can compare the recipes if you wish.
Ingredients Instructions
To top we’ve used honey, jams, granola, fruit, walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin butter (but not all at the same time)! Update 5/20/12 We always keep this on hand. I start it around 3pm so I have enough time for the few quick steps. It’s really so easy; there’s almost no reason not to give it a shot at least once!
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How long will this keep?
It lasts at least 2 weeks in the fridge. My kids LOVE this recipe!!
Wow! This recipe is a keeper. I love using my crock pot for any convenience that I can. This is great and I’m pinning it. Thanks for sharing.
Judee, I always try to keep this yogurt on hand. It’s so easy when you get the hang of it!!! Thanks for visiting.
This looks great! I’m just wondering if I could substitute a lower fat milk. Any thoughts?
Hi Andrea, I haven’t used lower fat milk before, but I have a friend who has done it, and it’s a thinner consistency. I would just be ready to add more powered milk. I used to be all low fat for everything I eat, but now I realize that fat will fill you up more without all of the filler ingredients, so I’d encourage you to try it with whole milk, too. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
What a useful recipe! Thanks for sharing at Breakfast Ideas Mondays!
We make this all the time. Thanks for stopping by!
We go through a lot of yogurt as well, I’ll have to give this one a try
Hi Sandra, Thanks for visiting! I always have this yogurt on hand, and my kids want it everyday!
I can’t wait to try this recipe. My family loves vanilla yogurt, so I may try adding that to your recipe and see how it turns out. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings, Kristy
Hi Kristy, I would put the vanilla in at the very end when you are going to store it and/or eat it. Enjoy!
This is too funny, I just yesterday I want to make some homemade yogurt. However, I must admit I am disappointed that yogurt is an actual ingredient in this recipe. I’m still pinning it and sharing it, also will try it, thanks for blogging it.
Followed you here from Jill’s Home Remedies.
Joyce, Thanks for visiting! You do need some kind of starter culture, and this is the easiest way I have found so far. Once you make your yogurt, then you can just keep 1/2 cup of it to make the next batch. Hope you enjoy it!
I love it! I’ve never made yogurt before but this recipe seems simple enough to start with and I love using my slow cooker!
Yes, it’s so simple. I have some in my crock-pot right now! My kids ADORE this recipe! I always keep it on hand.
My in laws love yogurt and I can’t wait to share this w/ my MIL. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & Happy Labor Day~
Hi, How much does the recipe make? Thanks
A half gallon. Enjoy!
Good afternoon Sonja, What an easy way to make yoghurt. I spend a small fortune on Greek yoghurt so I am certainly going to give this a try. I am new to your blog and found you via Karen from Sew Many Ways. I am going to become a follower but cannot find a link. Sorry I am a relatively new blogger. Have a wonderful Sunday. Best Wishes from England, Daphne
Dear Sonja…Three filled jars are now in my fridge. Your recipe is easy to follow and I guess foolproof since my yogurt turned out fantastic! Thank you. I used non fat organic yogurt and organic whole milk. I did add 1 1/2 cups of dried milk. It tastes very good…..much better then store bought.
Hi Marion, I am so happy to hear that the yogurt worked well for you!!! I was amazed the first time I made it that it worked for me, too. Thank you for sharing!
Hi! Just found you via Pinterest! I would love to attempt this but my oven is horribly old and doesn’t have a light…any suggestions? Thanks so much!
Hi Sarah, You can wrap your crock-pot with a towel instead of putting it in the oven. I hope that helps! Thanks for visiting!