Homemade Blueberry Greek Yogurt With Fruit at the Top

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10

Homemade Blueberry Greek Yogurt With Fruit at the Top is a delicious and healthy breakfast option.

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-12 hours

Ready In

12-24 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

14g

Fat

0.5g

Homemade Blueberry Greek Yogurt With Fruit at the Top makes for a delicious and nutritious breakfast option. With this homemade recipe, you can be sure that you're consuming quality yogurt without the added sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives that come with store-bought varieties. The added fruit provides a dose of antioxidants, fiber and flavour to this already healthy option. It's a great way to start off your day on the right foot.

Instructions

1.	Pour the milk into a large pot and heat on medium-high heat until it reaches 175°F.
2.	Remove from heat and allow to cool to 110°F.
3.	In a small bowl mix 1 pint of live culture Greek yogurt with ¾ cup of warm milk until smooth.
4.	Pour the yogurt mixture into the pot and whisk thoroughly.
5.	Cover the pot with a lid and wrap in a large towel.
6.	Allow it to culture for 6-12 hours at room temperature.
7.	7.When ready, refrigerate yogurt until chilled.
8.	While the yogurt cools, heat the blueberries, water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
9.	Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and become syrupy.
10.	10.Remove from heat and let cool.
11.	11.Once the yogurt is chilled, spoon blueberry mixture over the to ¼ of each serving glass.
12.	Pour yogurt over the fruit mixture.
13.	Garnish with extra fruit and mint leaves, if desired.

PROS

This homemade yogurt is free of preservatives and additives that can be found in store-bought varieties.

Contains probiotics which support gut health.

Low in fat and calories.

CONS

The yogurt making process can be time-consuming.

The blueberry mixture contains added sugar which may not be suitable for all dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Greek yogurt is high in protein and calcium which is essential for strong bones and teeth.
The probiotics found in live culture yogurt support a healthy gut and digestive system.
Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins which support cognitive function and overall health.

	8 pints skim milk
	1 pint plain yogurt , greek with live cultures
	1 bag frozen blueberries or ( 12 ounce ) bag fruit
	3/4 cup water
	1/2 cup sugar