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Slow Cooker Yogurt
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Slow Cooker Yogurt

This Slow Cooker Yogurt recipe is perfect for healthy breakfasts, snacks, and desserts! With just 2 ingredients, it's simple and delicious too!
Course Back to Basics, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot, crockpot, slow cooker, yogurt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 154kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 8 cups whole milk ½ gallon
  • ½ cup plain yogurt It should have live and active cultures
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the milk to the slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on low for 2 ½ hours.
  • Unplug or turn off the cooker and allow the milk to cool for 3 hours.
  • Stir in the yogurt. Cover and let it sit for an additional 8-12 hours. The yogurt should thicken over this time.
  • Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

If you want thick Greek yogurt, you can strain the yogurt through a cheesecloth while it sits in the refrigerator.
Reserve ½ cup of the yogurt to use when making your next batch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 384mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 0.01mg | Net Carbohydrates: 12g