Description
Homemade Drinkable Yogurt is a refreshing, creamy, and probiotic-rich treat that is easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts, this yogurt offers a wholesome and natural drink packed with beneficial bacteria. Customize with your favorite sweeteners, fruits, or spices for a personalized and delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk or 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures (starter yogurt)
Optional Sweeteners
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or agave (to taste)
Optional Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit purees (e.g., berries, mango) as desired
- Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom (for spiced twist)
Optional Variations
- Coconut or almond milk with probiotic capsules (for dairy-free version)
- Scoop of protein powder (for protein-packed version)
- Spinach or kale puree (for green goodness variation)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour your milk into a saucepan and gently heat it until it reaches about 180°F (82°C). This step kills any unwanted bacteria and creates the perfect environment for beneficial cultures to thrive.
- Cool the Milk: Allow the milk to cool down to around 110°F (43°C), the ideal temperature for adding the starter yogurt without harming the live bacteria.
- Add the Starter Yogurt: Mix in a few tablespoons of plain yogurt with live cultures into the cooled milk, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the bacteria.
- Fermentation Time: Cover the mixture and keep it warm for 6 to 12 hours. A cozy spot with consistent warmth helps the bacteria ferment the milk into yogurt, developing that creamy, tangy flavor.
- Blend and Customize: Once the yogurt has set, blend it to a smooth, drinkable consistency. Now’s the perfect time to add any sweeteners or flavorings you love.
- Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate your homemade drinkable yogurt for a few hours to enhance its refreshing texture, then pour yourself a glass and sip away!
Notes
- Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain precise heat levels while heating and cooling milk for best results.
- Always opt for high-quality yogurt with live cultures to ensure successful fermentation every time.
- Wrap the container in a towel or use a yogurt maker to keep the temperature steady during fermentation.
- Blend slowly and thoroughly to avoid foam and to achieve a silky smooth texture perfect for drinking.
- Reserve a spoonful of your homemade batch to use as starter yogurt for the next batch, gradually enhancing flavor complexity over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 12 hours (fermentation)
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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