Slow Cooker Yogurt (Sweetened, Vanilla)
Shared by: dormousie
Source: Amalgam of recipes :)
Prep5 min Cook12 hr Total12 hr 5 min
Yield: 32 2-ounce servings of yogurt
Ingredients
Directions
Add half gallon of milk to slow cooker. Cook on low until yogurt reaches 180* Fahrenheit.
Turn off slow cooker and uncover. Let milk sit, uncovered, until it cools to 115* Fahrenheit.
Remove 2 cups of the warm milk and add to medium bowl. Whisk warm milk with the half cup of starter yogurt, half cup sugar, and tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Pour warm milk mixture back into slow cooker and cover.
Unplug slow cooker, wrap in thick towels or blanket so it is well-insulated. Leave wrapped and undisturbed for 8-12 hours or overnight.
Enjoy your sweet, delicious yogurt!
Notes: You can add pureed fruit or preserves to make various flavors. My kids liked a berry puree with a bit of stevia sprinkled in the puree before mixing with the yogurt.
I use an Infantino Squeeze Station to make yogurt pouches for on-the-go baby food.
The yogurt will last about 2 weeks in the fridge (give or take). Keep 1/2 cup of your yogurt for the next batch's starter!