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Homemade Drinkable Yogurt

Homemade Drinkable Yogurt
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Make creamy, probiotic-rich homemade drinkable yogurt with simple ingredients and easy steps. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, this customizable recipe supports gut health and offers fresh, natural flavor without preservatives.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk (or low-fat or plant-based milk of your choice)
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt with live active cultures (yogurt starter culture)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water (to thin to drinkable consistency)

Optional Add-ins

  • Sweetener of choice: honey, maple syrup, or stevia, to taste
  • Flavor extracts (optional): 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the Milk: Gently heat the milk on the stove until it reaches about 180°F (82°C) to kill unwanted bacteria and alter proteins for a smoother texture. Then, cool the milk to approximately 110°F (43°C) for fermentation readiness.
  2. Add the Starter Culture: Stir in 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt with live active cultures into the cooled milk. Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure even distribution of bacteria.
  3. Incubate: Transfer the mixture into a clean container, cover it, and keep warm at about 110°F (43°C) for 6 to 8 hours using a yogurt maker, oven with light on, or a warm spot. This allows cultures to multiply and thicken the yogurt with a tangy flavor.
  4. Thin and Flavor: After incubation, blend the set yogurt with cold water until it reaches your preferred drinkable consistency. Add optional sweeteners or flavor extracts as desired for enhanced taste.
  5. Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate the drinkable yogurt for at least 2 hours to improve flavor and texture. Serve chilled, plain or with garnishes, and enjoy your fresh probiotic drink.

Notes

  • Use fresh milk for better flavor and fewer off-flavors.
  • Maintain incubation temperature steady around 110°F to prevent overly sour yogurt.
  • Choose plain yogurt with live, active cultures as your starter for authentic probiotic benefits.
  • Adjust thickness by varying the amount of water blended in at the end to suit your preference.
  • Sanitize all jars and utensils before use to avoid contamination and spoilage.

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Keywords: homemade yogurt, drinkable yogurt, probiotic drink, fermented dairy, healthy breakfast, gut health

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