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Slow Cooker Yogurt
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Slow Cooker Yogurt

Slow Cooker Yogurt is an inexpensive way to turn extra milk into homemade yogurt overnight. Try making your own yogurt with this easy recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
16 hrs
Total Time
18 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups milk whole
  • 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt , with live cultures and active cultures
  • glass jars and lids , sanitized and dry
  • fruit puree optional, assorted

Instructions

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  1. Pour milk into a large crockpot.
  2. Cover with the lid. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
  3. Turn off crock pot and let it sit for 3 hours.
  4. After 3 hours, stir in store-bought yogurt.
  5. Replace the lid and cover with 2 big bath or heavy towels. (Not linen or tea towels)
  6. Let yogurt mixture rest covered for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
  7. (If using: Place 2 tablespoons fruit puree in bottom of jars before filling with yogurt)
  8. Divide yogurt between glass jars and cover with lids.
  9. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving to thicken and chill.
  10. To make your next batch of homemade yogurt, reserve 1/2 cup yogurt (plain) and use as starter yogurt within 1 week.

Notes

  • To make your next batch of homemade yogurt, reserve 1/2 cup yogurt (plain) and use as starter yogurt within 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 195mg (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 0.004mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Calories 78kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 0.004mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.