Easy Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe

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You’re going to love this Easy Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe. If you’re tired of spending a ton of money on yogurt at the store, I’m right there with you. Why spend a bunch of money when you can easily make your own?

This simple yogurt recipe takes just a few hours of time but will give you a ton of great snacks and breakfast ideas to feed yourself and the family.

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What are some great toppings to put on this INstant Pot yogurt recipe?

There are so many fun options for toppings! This is one way that you can easily change up the flavor and taste of this vanilla yogurt recipe. Some topping suggestions are:

• Fresh Berries
• Frozen Berries
• Granola
• Nuts
• Honey
• Maple Syrup
• Shredded Coconut
• Chocolate Chips

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Instant Pot Vanilla Yogurt Cooking Time

• (serves 4-6)
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 8 1/2 hours 
• Total time: 8 hr. 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS DIY yogurt recipe

• 2 liters whole milk (I used Fair life milk)
• 2 tablespoons full-fat Greek yogurt with active bacterial cultures (I used Fage yogurt)
• 2 TBSP vanilla extract

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How to make this INstant pot vanilla yogurt recipe

Add your milk to the Instant Pot. Press the yogurt button twice for the display to show the word “boil”. Use the lid for the Instant Pot to cover and close. It will take about 30 minutes.

Check your milk to make sure that it has reached a temperature of 180°. If it has not reached 180°, press cancel on your instant pot, and turn it on sauté mode until it reaches that temperature.

Remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot to cool to 105°. I placed my inner pot in the sink with water and ice which sped up the process very fast. (You can allow it just to drop in temperature by sitting on the counter, or water in the sink without ice.)

Once you have reached the temperature, remove your inner pot from the ice bath. Remove any skin that might have started forming on the top.

In a small bowl, add your vanilla, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, and a little bit of the milk from your pot. Mixed together until you have a thin consistency.

Once completely mixed together add back to the pot. Mix well.

Add your inner pot back to your instant pot. Close the lid and close the sealing valve.

Press “yogurt” on your Instant Pot and set to 8 hours. If you don’t have a yogurt button then use the manual button and set for 8 hours on high pressure.

Once the time has completed, turn off your Instant Pot, and transfer the inner lid to the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.

Top with fresh fruit, frozen fruit, granola, and honey! Enjoy! 

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About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!