Best 3 Homemade Vanilla Yogurt Recipes

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy yogurt? Look no further than homemade vanilla yogurt! With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make creamy, flavorful yogurt that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Whether you prefer it plain or topped with fruit, granola, or honey, homemade vanilla yogurt is a great way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE VANILLA YOGURT

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Homemade yogurt with a vanilla flavor.

Provided by reemlarki

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 quart whole milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Steps:

Heat up the oven by turning on for 3 to 4 minutes; turn the oven off.
Bring milk to a boil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until blended. Turn off heat and let sit until warm but not cool.
Place yogurt in a large container; pour in milk mixture. Cover and place in the oven until yogurt has set, 8 to 16 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 51.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

VANILLA YOGURT (HOMEMADE)

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I am submitting this as a recipe assuming you have made yogurt, have a yogurt maker or: there are several recipes here at 'Zaar describing "how to make" Yogurt. This makes a mild, smooth vanilla yogurt great plain, with fruit, cereals or grains. (time does not include chilling time)

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories Sauces

Time 12h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups milk (your choice whole-skim)
1/2 cup powdered dry milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 -6 tablespoons sugar (Splenda or honey)
1/2 cup yogurt starter (unflavored plain yogurt with active cultures)

Steps:

Set 1/2 yogurt starter out to warm to room temperature.
Heat the milk to almost a boil.(I like to microwave in a glass bowl for 5 minutes on high then 2 minutes on medium). Cool the milk (to a "barely warm"/ babies bath temperature) (cool water bath works well). Add dry milk, vanilla and sweetener of your choice; stir well.
Stir in yogurt starter (do not whip but mix very well!).
"Cook" the yogurt using your preferred method and time (longer makes a firmer, more tart yogurt. I like to cook about 12 hours). Chill 4 hours before eating.

HOMEMADE VANILLA BEAN & HONEY YOGURT

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Tiny vanilla bean flecks and sweet honey give plain yogurt a dose of deliciousness.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

4 cups plain yogurt
2 vanilla beans
1/4 to 1/3 cup honey

Steps:

Cut the vanilla beans in half, then slice each half open lengthwise. Scrape the tiny black seeds out of the middle of the beans and add to the yogurt. Stir well to mix.
Drizzle in the honey (start with 1/4 cup) and mix well. Taste and add additional honey if you prefer a sweeter yogurt.
Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

Choose the right milk: Whole milk will produce the creamiest yogurt, but you can also use low-fat or nonfat milk if you prefer. Make sure to use fresh milk that has not been treated with ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing.
Use a yogurt maker: A yogurt maker is the easiest way to make yogurt at home. It provides a warm, controlled environment that is ideal for culturing the yogurt. If you don't have a yogurt maker, you can also use a slow cooker or a warm oven.
Use a good quality yogurt starter: The yogurt starter is what cultures the milk and turns it into yogurt. You can use a commercial yogurt starter or you can save some yogurt from a previous batch. If you are using a commercial starter, make sure it is fresh and active.
Maintain a warm temperature: Yogurt needs to be kept at a warm temperature (around 110-115°F) in order to culture properly. If the temperature is too low, the yogurt will not set. If the temperature is too high, the yogurt will become too acidic.
Let the yogurt culture for the right amount of time: The longer you culture the yogurt, the thicker and more tart it will become. For a mild yogurt, culture it for 6-8 hours. For a thicker, tarter yogurt, culture it for 12-24 hours.

Conclusion:

Making yogurt at home is a great way to save money and enjoy a delicious, healthy snack. With a little practice, you can easily make perfect yogurt every time. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!