Yogurt Crock Pot

Transform your kitchen into a yogurt-making haven with this easy and budget-friendly Yogurt Crock Pot recipe! With just two main ingredients—whole milk and a dollop of plain yogurt with live cultures—you can create creamy, homemade yogurt that’s free of unnecessary additives and completely customizable to your taste. Using a slow cooker, this hands-off process allows the milk to gently heat and ferment, producing beautifully tangy and thick yogurt with minimal effort. Add optional vanilla or natural sweeteners like honey for a personalized touch, or leave it plain for a wholesome base perfect for anything from breakfast parfaits to savory dishes. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a set-it-and-forget-it design, this recipe is ideal for busy home cooks seeking simplicity and flavor. Serve with fresh fruit, crunchy granola, or a drizzle of honey, and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your very own homemade yogurt!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Plain yogurt with live cultures (starter)
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar or honey (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Pour the whole milk into the crock pot. Cover with the lid.

Step 2

Set the crock pot to the 'low' setting and let it heat the milk for 2.5 hours.

Step 3

After 2.5 hours, turn off the crock pot but leave the lid on. Let the milk cool for an additional 3 hours. You want the milk temperature to drop to about 110°F (43°C).

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt starter with 1 cup of the warm milk from the crock pot. Whisk until smooth.

Step 5

Gently pour the yogurt-milk mixture back into the crock pot and stir well to combine. At this point, you can add vanilla extract or sugar/honey for flavor, if desired.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and wrap the entire crock pot with a thick towel to insulate it. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 8-12 hours or overnight. This is when the yogurt will culture and thicken.

Step 7

After the incubation period, check the consistency of the yogurt. It will have thickened slightly and will continue to thicken once chilled.

Step 8

Transfer the yogurt into airtight containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Step 9

Serve plain or with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, granola, or honey. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2101.6 grams (2101.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374

Total Fat 66.50g	85%
Saturated Fat 38.80g	194%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 786mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 120.40g	44%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 123.40g
Protein 68.00g	136%

Vitamin D 859IU	4295%
Calcium 2546mg	196%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 3120mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 35.6%