Homemade Yogurt Instapot

One of the main reasons I started making yogurt was because I couldn’t find any without tons of sugar. While the majority of yogurts on the market have 10-15 grams of sugar per cup, this recipe uses only 4.5 grams and tastes sweet and full of flavor.

Making your own yogurt in the Instapot is not only easy, but you will love the fresh taste! Once you start making your own, you can play around with different flavors and you will love how you can control the ingredients in your food.

Here are a few helpful tips:

*Flavoring option for 1 quart: 1 tsp vanilla + 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

*Toppings: honey or maple syrup or berry topping (our favorite!)

*Make sure to use your pressure cooking lid as it seals in the heat perfectly.

*I always choose organic, hormone-free milk.

*if you are using yogurt from the store, remember to move it from the fridge ahead of time, so you are not adding cold yogurt into your warm culture.

*We have seen this yogurt last up to 3 weeks, but all conditions vary.

Why do you heat yogurt first?

Heating milk to 180°F or the boiling point before making yogurt rearranges the proteins in the milk. This results in a richer, thicker yogurt with a better texture. Heating the milk also causes evaporation, which can make the yogurt thicker.