Homemade Greek Yogurt

This recipe is a fun and creative way to make your own homemade Greek yogurt. It’s surprisingly easy with the over-the-counter yogurt making machines. It’s only two ingredients and you can begin to adapt and customize your own recipe to make the perfect yogurt. Give it a try and let’s get cooking!

Homemade Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt has become a favorite treat for me. I love topping it with fresh fruit and my homemade granola. I have tried different store bought brands over the years. However, this time I decided to make a homemade Greek style yogurt and I love how easy it is to make. Give it a try and see if this recipe becomes your go to yogurt.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

cool mode time 12 hours hrs

Total Time 18 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 2 cups

Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

• 1 stainless steel bowl
• 1 hand blender
• 1 yogurt maker

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 4 cups whole milk or milk alternative
• ▢ 6 oz plain Greek yogurt

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Instructions

 

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  Whisk or use a hand blender to blend together the yogurt ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and creamy.
  4 cups whole milk, 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
  
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  Pour the ingredients into the yogurt container of your yogurt machine. Follow the cooking instructions according to your brand of yogurt machine for Greek yogurt.
  
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  Once your yogurt is finished in the machine, prepare to strain the ingredients by lining a fine mesh strainer with 1 or 2 paper coffee filters or cheese cloth. Fill the paper lined strainer with the yogurt and drain.
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  Serve immediately or store for up to 3 days in your refrigerator. Top the yogurt with your favorite fruit, granola, vanilla, or favorite topping. Enjoy!
  

Notes

I have the Cuisinart yogurt maker and followed my instruction manual to make my Greek yogurt. Each machine will have it’s unique settings and instructions for cooking Greek yogurt. You should be able to find a recipe in your provided recipe book or follow my recipe above. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 852mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 794IU | Calcium: 695mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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