How To Make Blueberry Yogurt
Blueberry yogurt is extremely easy to make at home! With just three ingredients, a bowl and a whisk, you will have a tasty and healthy treat that will be better than any version you will buy in the store.
The Type Of Yogurt To Use
The type of yogurt that you use is up to your personal preference. If you like a thicker yogurt, I recommend using a Greek yogurt or an Icelandic style yogurt. If you like a thinner yogurt, use whichever kind you prefer. Just keep in mind that the maple syrup will thin out the yogurt.
The only recommendation I have in regards to the yogurt you choose is to use a plain unflavored yogurt. This will ensure you can avoid the unneeded ingredients that flavored yogurt tends to have. This will also allow for the blueberry and maple flavors to be most prominent.
If you’re interested in making your own yogurt, this Raw Milk Yogurt Recipe is an easy recipe you can make in an instant pot with no other special equipment!
How To Store Blueberry Yogurt
When you know you will be using it within a few weeks, the best way to store homemade blueberry yogurt is in the refrigerator. Be sure to use an airtight container to keep out as much oxygen as possible. I’ve found a canning jar with a two-piece lid works really well for this. I also like to take the extra step to place it in the back of my refrigerator. This helps to extend the shelf life by a little bit.
Freezing Blueberry Yogurt
This yogurt can be frozen for longer term storage (2-6 months). If you decide to freeze yogurt, I suggest pre-portioning the amount you will use for a single serving or the amount your family will go through in about a week. This will ensure the yogurt stays as fresh as possible. If you freeze your yogurt, be aware that it may separate or change in texture a little. With a quick which or mix with a spoon, it should be back to a normal texture
The Shelf Life of Homemade Blueberry Yogurt
When you mix homemade flavors of yogurt, the shelf life is MUCH shorter than a store bought version. It’s best to mix your desired flavor as close to consumption as possible. If you’re mixing homemade flavors of yogurt in bulk, I recommend mixing the amount you will eat within a week.
As with any food product, exercise caution and use your senses! If it smells off or has something growing in it, don’t take the risk & toss it out instead.
If you make a large batch and you’re worried about it going bad before you can eat it, you can put it in a freezer safe container and freeze it until you need it.
Sweetener Substitutes
This recipe calls for maple syrup. If you do not have maple syrup or do not want to use maple syrup, you have other options. You can definitely use any other sweetener that you prefer. My only recommendation with alternate sweeteners is that you will want to consider how liquid it is at colder temperatures.
If you choose to use honey, be aware that it tends to be a bit more difficult to mix evenly into yogurt. You might need to whisk a bit longer or thin it out with some yogurt whey.
For any granulated sugar like cane, coconut, date or sucanat sugar, I suggest whisking a bit longer when first mixing. You will also want to ensure it is well mixed after storing in the fridge for a day or two.
Ingredients and Tools
3 cups plain yogurt
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup blueberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
A medium mixing bowl
A Whisk or spoon
An airtight storage container
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, mash your blueberries using your whisk or a spoon.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
When all ingredients are well incorporated, you can eat or serve immediately.
If you’re mixing this yogurt for a future meal or snack, transfer the mixed yogurt into an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
When you’re storing this in the fridge, consume within 3-7 days. If you’re storing this in the freezer, consume within 2-6 months.
Homemade Blueberry Yogurt FAQ:
What Type Of Yogurt Should I Use?
The type of yogurt that you use is up to your personal preference. If you like a thicker yogurt, I recommend using a Greek yogurt or an Icelandic style yogurt. If you like a thinner yogurt, use whichever kind you prefer. Just keep in mind that the maple syrup will thin out the yogurt.
The only recommendation I have in regards to the yogurt you choose is to use a plain unflavored yogurt. This will ensure you can avoid the unneeded ingredients that flavored yogurt tends to have. This will also allow for the blueberry and maple flavors to be most prominent.
If you’re interested in making your own yogurt, this Raw Milk Yogurt Recipe is an easy recipe you can make in an instant pot with no other special equipment!
How Do I Store Blueberry Yogurt?
When you know you will be using it within a few weeks, the best way to store homemade blueberry yogurt is in the refrigerator. Be sure to use an airtight container to keep out as much oxygen as possible. I’ve found a canning jar with a two-piece lid works really well for this. I also like to take the extra step to place it in the back of my refrigerator. This helps to extend the shelf life by a little bit.
Can I Freeze Homemade Blueberry Yogurt?
Yes! This yogurt can be frozen for longer term storage (2-6 months). If you decide to freeze yogurt, I suggest pre-portioning the amount you will use for a single serving or the amount your family will go through in about a week. This will ensure the yogurt stays as fresh as possible.
If you freeze your yogurt, be aware that it may separate or change in texture a little. With a quick which or mix with a spoon, it should be back to a normal texture
What iIs The Shelf Life of Homemade Blueberry Yogurt?
When you mix homemade flavors of yogurt, the shelf life is MUCH shorter than a store bought version. It’s best to mix your desired flavor as close to consumption as possible. If you’re mixing homemade flavors of yogurt in bulk, I recommend mixing the amount you will eat within a week.
As with any food product, exercise caution and use your senses! If it smells off or has something growing in it, don’t take the risk & toss it out instead.
If you make a large batch and you’re worried about it going bad before you can eat it, you can put it in a freezer safe container and freeze it until you need it.
What Other Sweeteners Can I Use?
This recipe calls for maple syrup. If you do not have maple syrup or do not want to use maple syrup, you have other options. You can definitely use any other sweetener that you prefer. My only recommendation with alternate sweeteners is that you will want to consider how liquid it is at colder temperatures.
If you choose to use honey, be aware that it tends to be a bit more difficult to mix evenly into yogurt. You might need to whisk a bit longer or thin it out with some yogurt whey.
For any granulated sugar like cane, coconut, date or sucanat sugar, I suggest whisking a bit longer when first mixing. You will also want to ensure it is well mixed after storing in the fridge for a day or two.
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Homemade Blueberry Yogurt
Equipment
- A medium mixing bowl
- A whisk or spoon
- An airtight storage container
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or thawed from frozen
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mash your blueberries using your whisk or a spoon.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
- When all ingredients are well incorporated, you can eat or serve immediately.
- If you’re mixing this yogurt for a future meal or snack, transfer the mixed yogurt into an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
- When you’re storing this in the fridge, consume within 3-7 days. If you’re storing this in the freezer, consume within 2-6 months.
