Homemade yogurt is creamy, super-healthy, and oh-so-yummy.
It is so much better for you than store-bought yogurt, which can contain added sugars and artificial sweeteners, and also contain just one or two strains of probiotics.
If you make your own, you can add a lot more strains than that.
And this yogurt recipe I'm going to show you today has 10 different strains of probiotics that are good for oh-so-many things.
Did you know that homemade yogurt is also oh-so-EASY? Yep...it is super easy to make yogurt at home with a yogurt maker like the Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker, as it makes it simple to set the exact temperature and time for the particular type of yogurt you are making.
It really makes making your own delicious yogurt at home almost fool-proof!
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Watch my video below to see how to make homemade yogurt step-by-step!
How to Make Yogurt at Home with a Yogurt Maker
3 Simple Ingredients:
2 TBS Prebiotic Fiber
1 Probiotic capsule and/or 2 TBS yogurt
1 Quart of Organic Half-and-Half
Supplies:
The Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker
Large mixing bowl
Wire whisk
Directions:
1. Add 1-2 TBS of a prebiotic fiber to a large mixing bowl.
I like this one by GoBiotix. This is what your probiotics will feed on, so that they can multiply galore.
Another prebiotic fiber I really like is this one by Innovix Labs.
2. Add one probiotic capsule.
I like this one by Physician's Choice. It has 60 billion CFU with 10 strains of different probiotics. I really love that, because it just helps so many things in your body.
If you'd like even more strains, check out this probiotic by InnovixLabs. It has 50 billion CFU and a whopping 31 strains of probiotics! I like that this one also contains L.Reuteri, which has become my new favorite probiotic strain. To learn more about L.Reuteri, check out this video by Dr. Eric Berg.
If you'd like a great probiotic that's made just for a woman's health needs, then check out this one by Lovebug.
Alternative to a probiotic capsule: Use 1-2 TBS of a previous batch of homemade yogurt or storebought yogurt to use as your probiotic "starter" instead. I prefer the capsules for the ability to choose the exact probiotic strains I want, but this works fine, too.
Update after experimenting with multiple batches: I found that I like using BOTH a probiotic capsule as well as 2 TBS of a previous batch of yogurt or storebought yogurt. It ensures more consistent results.
3.Add two tablespoons of organic half-and- half, and mix together, making a "slurry."
That will help everything mix together more smoothly without clumping.
4. Mix in the rest of the quart of organic half-and-half.
5. Use a ladle to fill the cute little glass yogurt jars, put the lids on, and place in the yogurt maker.
You can also get larger glass containers if you want to make larger batches and not the individual serving-size containers.
You can actually get two 1-quart glass containers for FREE from Ultimate Health just by posting a pic or video of your yogurt maker on social media!
Pretty cool deal!
6. Add 1-2" of water to the bottom
This helps keep the temperature even.
7. Set your yogurt maker to 99 degrees and 36 hours.
The Ultimate Yogurt Maker comes with lots of different recipes for all different kinds of yogurt, from dairy-free to Greek yogurt. They all require different temperatures and cooking time.
This recipe I'm making now is 99 degrees for 36 hours, because the longer you go, the more those probiotics can multiply and give you the most benefits.
8. The yogurt maker will turn off when it the time is up. Refrigerate and ENJOY!
You can add vanilla, cinnamon, honey, or any flavoring you want...it's just up to you! You can be super creative.
I like leaving my yogurt as-is and then adding some berries. I love blueberries. They're my favorite. And some granola to the top for a little crunch.
And this is just oh so good. I love this.
Everyone in the family loves it, and it was just so easy to make, with the Ultimate Probiotic Yogurt Maker. Oh, so good. (Did I say that already?)
I absolutely love this homemade yogurt and think you will, too. 😊
