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Homemade Drinkable Yogurt

Homemade Drinkable Yogurt
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Homemade Drinkable Yogurt is a simple and nourishing probiotic-rich beverage made with fresh whole milk and live yogurt cultures. This creamy yet light yogurt drink is easy to prepare at home within 24 hours, customizable with your favorite flavorings and sweeteners, and perfect as a healthy snack or breakfast boost.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures or yogurt starter

Optional Ingredients

  • 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon
  • Filtered water (to thin consistency as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather 4 cups of fresh whole milk and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with live active cultures or yogurt starter. Measure out any optional sweeteners and flavorings you plan to use to have everything ready before fermentation.
  2. Heat the Milk: Pour the milk into a pot and gently heat it to about 180°F (82°C) to kill unwanted bacteria and help create a smooth texture. Remove from heat and allow it to cool down to around 110°F (43°C).
  3. Add the Starter Yogurt: Mix 2 tablespoons of the starter yogurt into the cooled milk, stirring gently but thoroughly to evenly distribute the live cultures.
  4. Incubate the Mixture: Transfer the blended milk and yogurt starter into a clean container, cover it, and place it in a warm spot (100°F to 110°F) for 6 to 12 hours to ferment. Use a yogurt maker, warm oven with the light on, or a thermos to maintain consistent temperature.
  5. Blend Into a Drinkable Texture: Once fermentation is complete and the yogurt has thickened, stir or blend it until smooth and drinkable. Add filtered water if a thinner consistency is preferred.
  6. Chill and Flavor: Refrigerate the drinkable yogurt for at least a couple of hours before serving. Add sweeteners or flavor extracts as desired just before serving chilled.

Notes

  • Use fresh whole milk and a quality starter for best flavor and probiotic benefits.
  • Maintain fermentation temperature between 100°F and 110°F for optimal results.
  • Avoid metal containers; use glass or food-safe plastic to prevent flavor changes.
  • Adjust thickness by adding filtered water after fermentation without reducing probiotic potency.
  • Keep the container covered during incubation to avoid contamination and moisture loss.

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