I was given a bit of a reminder by my friend Lee from Mummy Issues: Part 2 when she asked if anyone made their own yoghurt. I used to all the time and then stopped about 12 months ago. I go through a lot of it. I think it was because my sister had given me some of her leftovers which lasted a while and then I couldn't be bothered or the kids went off it.
It's very economical to make your own yoghurt at home and there's many ways you can make it. I have an Easiyo system which I picked up for about $1 from the op shop and several containers to make the yoghurt in from garage sales for a total cost of a couple of dollars. It's a great investment.
One of the most popular brands, Easiyo, has many different flavours. There are quite a few other brands on the market including those from Aldi. To make your satchet go even further, I use the following recipe substituting most of the yoghurt mix with powdered milk. This makes your $3 to $4 yoghurt mix last a lot longer.
DIY @ Home Yoghurt Recipe
1.1/4 cups powdered milk (either full cream or skim)
2 tbs yoghurt mix (I always use plain Greek so flavours can be added)
cold water
- Half fill the 1 litre yoghurt making container with cold water.
- Add powdered milk and yoghurt powder and shake until dissolved.
- Fill the container with more cold water until full.
- Place container in yoghurt maker and follow manufacturer's instructions.
- Vanilla and honey
- Any fruit puree and/or diced fruit
- Add powdered drink mixes like Milo, Quik, Sustagen
- Flavoured ice cream topping
Stay tuned for recipes using yoghurt. Thanks Lee for getting me back onto it. It's definitely a money saver.
For other ways to make yoghurt at home, check out these links:
How to make yoghurt: All you need is a thermometer. Includes tutorials.
Make yoghurt using a slow cooker: Using your slow cooker, milk and a small amount of yoghurt as a starter
Other ways to make yoghurt with a yoghurt maker: In the sun, with a thermos, on the back of a wood fire
Love this!!! We eat (well Max eats) so much yogurt around I have never thought to actually make it myself! I bet this tastes delicious
ReplyDeleteI've never even considered making my own yogurt but my kids love it!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could make it in a slow cooker! Hmmm, I'm going to give that a go!
ReplyDeleteYogurt with honey, one of my favorites! (also good with the addition of a handful of blueberries)
Another favorite of mine is yogurt with stem ginger pieces a really good kick start in the mornings.
Thank you Anne :) xx
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ReplyDeleteI used to make my own yogurt all the time ... then I got lazy :) It does taste better tho!!
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks Anne! Thanks too for the recipe as I have been using the packet mix. Your recipe will make it cheaper still. Chocolate yogurt...hadn't thought of that one! Not like me at all!
ReplyDeleteXo Lee
Yoghurt is my favourite! I have it twice a day, since I am at this new diet and it is working - I am losing weight and the same time I eat what I love!Thanks for the good recipe!
ReplyDeleteOne of my friends has been raving about making her own yogurt. I saw the ALDI yogurt maker this week and wondered about buying it. Wish I had now, it seems so easy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this I have been wanting to have a go at making yoghurt
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up! We love homemade yoghurt at our place too :)
ReplyDeleteWow...I love your yogurt "machine". I'll have to keep an eye out for one....but I'm not willing to pay much since my crock pot works well! :D
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