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Creamy, thick, and tangy homemade Greek yogurt is surprisingly easy to make with just two ingredients. It's a protein-packed, healthy base for breakfasts, smoothies, and dips.
Heat the milk
Cool the milk
Inoculate the milk with starter
Creamy, thick, and tangy homemade Greek yogurt is surprisingly easy to make with just two ingredients. It's a protein-packed, healthy base for breakfasts, smoothies, and dips.
This greek recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 5.55 calories per serving with 0.76g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or snack or dessert or side.
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Incubate the yogurt
Strain the yogurt
Refrigerate and finish straining
Store the yogurt
For a richer, creamier texture similar to full-fat versions, use 2% milk instead of 1%. This will increase the calorie count slightly but also the creaminess.
Use skim milk for a slightly lower fat content and a higher concentration of protein after straining. The final product will be very thick and tangy.
Use an Instant Pot with a 'Yogurt' function for a more controlled and often faster incubation period. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
The live and active cultures are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut microbiome, aiding in digestion and overall immune function.
The straining process concentrates the protein, making Greek yogurt a powerhouse that helps with muscle repair, and promotes a feeling of fullness.
A single serving provides a significant amount of your daily calcium needs, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
Yes, it's incredibly healthy. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and beneficial probiotics for gut health. Making it at home allows you to control the ingredients and avoid any added sugars or preservatives found in store-bought versions.
This recipe, made with 1% low-fat milk, contains approximately 102 calories per 0.5 cup serving, or 204 calories per 1 cup serving. The calories come primarily from the protein and natural sugars in the milk.
There are a few common reasons: the milk was too hot or too cool when you added the starter, the starter culture was not active, or it didn't incubate for long enough in a consistently warm spot.
Absolutely, as long as it is plain (unflavored) and the label states it contains 'live and active cultures'. Using a Greek yogurt starter often yields a thicker initial result.
The thickness is up to you! Straining for 2 hours gives a consistency similar to most store-bought brands. Straining for 4-6 hours will result in a very thick, almost cream cheese-like texture.
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