When to add Flavoring to Homemade Yogurt

[@geraldcalhoun1913]

Finally a video I can understand (about instant pots and making Yogurt... Clear, paced and no steps missed.. thank you.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it helped you!

[@Jocelyn17x]

I agree. love the detailed information!

[@cobwebafternoon3737]

Thanks for sharing! I just got my instant pot for Christmas and I'm excited to make a batch of yogurt!

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Yay, new Instant Pot user! Good luck with your yogurt! Thanks for watching. ;)

[@nancyholm1618]

Fresh fruit always nice before or after vanilla usually without extra sweetner since I'm usually the only one eating it unless grans come over and they can always add agave to there liking. Wonderful recipes... Thank you!

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Hi Nancy, thanks for your message! I agree, fresh fruit would be great without any extra sweetener.

[@melvinbeli1]

Love how you do your videos :) You sound so happy to share and just the right way of presenting everything :)

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

That's so sweet, I really appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching!

[@melvinbeli1]

Clearing Clutter for Clarity I'm so glad I found you and you're my "go to" instructor!

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Very kind, I don't have a lot of Instant Pot videos, but will slowly add more. Thank you. :)

[@melvinbeli1]

Clearing Clutter for Clarity i try and remember to say something rather than just think it. :) I'll be looking forward to them :). I love healthy ones and I don't eat any meat so it limits it.

[@sammi-joreviews1135]

Does each yogurt batch need to be made from plain yogurt? Thank you keeping the goof in your video.😉👍🏽 I haven't made yogurt yet but I WILL be making it in the future. My husband surprised me at Christmas w/an Instant Pot. He & our youngest daughter braved Christmas shopping a couple days before Christmas bc he & I had been looking at IPs about a week earlier. I've wanted one but keep putting off the cost of the purchase for the last 3-4yrs. And, I wasn't sure whether I wanted the 3qt or 6qt since it's just the two of us. Needless to say, I have the 6qt & I'm glad he chose it over the 3qt.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Does the alcohol content in the extract kill some of the beneficial bacteria in the yogurt? I think it does, which is why I am looking into flavoring with vanilla powder. I tried a ground-up vanilla bean once, but I prefer a smooth yogurt. Perhaps flavored syrups might be better if, indeed, the alcohol from the extract is killing the bacteria in the yogurt.

[@galememeeof6688]

How would you add fruit flavorings? Could you just use some Simply Fruit spread or the real thing (fruit)? I love your video. Such an interesting use for the instant pot. So much cheaper than the store and that's an understatement. How do you know it's Greek Yogurt. I like Greek Yogurt for the texture and the high protein. Have you ever tried 2% or skim milk? Do you think it would turn out the same with just less calories? I realize this is way too many questions but you've gotten me excited about making Greek Yogurt from milk.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Not a problem, and thank you. You could add any type of flavoring you want once the yogurt is made. Greek yogurt is thicker in consistency because a lot of the whey has been strained out. Yes, I've made yogurt with 2% milk. Mine turned out a little thinner and not as rich tasting. As it has less fat and calories to start with, so would the yogurt. Have you tried making yogurt yet? :)

[@galememeeof6688]

Thanks for the answers. I got the milk and a little container of Greek yogurt with active cultures so I'm about ready to try it.

[@MrDavidc]

Very clear and not too much waffle. I guess you can add fruit after this?

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Yes! Adding fruit when serving is just perfect!

[@priyaseegobin6235]

How long does the reserved yogurt (the bit you saved for the next batch of yogurt)stay in the refrigerator before it goes bad?

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

I have kept mine for about 10 days at the most as I usually make a new batch every 7-10 days. I've read that the starter can be frozen if you don't need it so soon.

[@priyaseegobin6235]

Clearing Clutter for Clarity thanks so much

[@nicholascgoss]

Stick it in the freezer if you want it for long periods

[@debrafinney3897]

I use stevia to sweeten(I also use vanilla) my yogurt. I also add it after the cooling process and before the 8 hour yogurt cooking. Turns out great...is there any reason you wait until the end to flavor it?

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

When I learned how to make yogurt, the rule was to not sweeten before culturing. Although by your experience it does work this way, I would still flavor the yogurt after straining to not lose any of my precious (expensive) vanilla extract or agave with the whey, assuming this is what would happen. Glad you found something that works for you!

[@nicholascgoss]

Yeah I’ve tried adding vanilla and stevia before the yogurt sets for 8 hours and fails every time. Sugar before 8 hours works fine but the stevia tastes bitter. Also the vanilla flavour disappears no matter what when I add before the 8 hour set. So I’m going to try it next time after the 8 hour set. I’m just really worried that melting stevia in hot water will then cause the yogurt to be runny or less thick? Mind you my yogurt is so thick you could use it as bricks to build a house so....

[@bnjclary]

Just read this on that subject.... " There is a lot of sugar in milk. Cow's milk is 4-5% sugar. Additionally, giving the bacteria more to eat would allow them to create more acid and make the product more sour not less"

[@EMBANUT]

I think one of the reasons why they advise not to add flour before hours of culturing, is that you'll be able to get a starter for another batch.

[@Rare_Chef]

I am having a hard time finding a lemon or lime flavor yogurt. This is the only video I can find on how to flavor it. So Delicious makes a plain yogurt in dairy free and I am ttying to find out how to flavor a dairy free yogurt that is already made. This is a help, because I don't have time to make my own and I am on a low protein diet, most of the lemon flavor even lime flavor yogurts are dairy yogurts or greek yogurts which are to high in protein for me. I have the sane issue with soy.

[@yamarblackburn5642]

First time making yogurt thanks for the tips

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

You’re welcome! I hope you also saw my video on how to make yogurt! 😀

[@miogs4825]

Thank you

[@ellenlandry9424]

Great video. I am waiting for the arrival of an instant pot and plan on making some yogurt. What about fruit yogurt? Thank you

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

I would just wait until the yogurt is made and strained, then add some fruit preserves or fresh fruit when ready to serve.

[@lisachatham8690]

If I use berries like raspberries would it be best to cook them down to a chunky syrup first or just stir them in and eat??

[@sr.marycatharineperry6693]

Thanks for a nice and simple, straightforward video! Plus, you make it seem like fun!

[@mirian593]

Great video thank you ☺️

[@annhulett2392]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Thanks to you for watching!

[@gracezolani1592]

I enjoyed your video but please what makes the yoghurt to taste sour and how can we make it to taste better

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Thank you! The longer it sits (after 8 hours) the more sour it will be. I have been using agave to sweeten my yogurt. Have you tried anything to sweeten it?

[@louisagrace1668]

How long can you store the flavoured yoghurt before it goes bad? Btw thank you for the sharing ❤️

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Hi Louisa, when I make it, we use it for two weeks (14 days) and it’s still good. That’s when we run out and I make more.

[@nicholascgoss]

Ive been adding stevia and vanilla when I actually make the yogurt not after like you and it’s been turning out horrible! When I add sugar at time of making yogurt it works fine but anything else, xylitol or stevia and the flavour goes bad even bitter. Next I will try adding Agave and vanilla AFTER I make the yogurt and see if a difference.

[@nicholascgoss]

Oh wait. I just googled Agave and now they say it’s worse than sugar. So I will go back to Stevia and Xylitol and try adding after I make a plain yogurt and see how it tastes

[@kbay16]

I use honey and lemon extract!

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

That sounds pretty good!

[@diannesenko8414]

How can you make other flavors, like lime or coconut?

[@peaceofgodprayerministry4854]

Great job thanks

[@dreasmom2789]

Just started making yogurt in instant pot is there a way after it's made to make it a lemon flavor.

[@twistedara]

I bought lemon curd to mix with my yogurt.

[@chinweanyanwu7622]

Can I use these sweeteners for my Greek yoghurt?

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Yes! Give it a try on a small amount and see if you like the taste. 😀

[@steph5574]

was this before or after chilling in fridge?

[@steph5574]

i shoudl say, I am doing cold start and NOT straining. I like regular yogurt as opposed to the thicker greek style.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

I add flavoring after chilling in the fridge. Just be sure to take out the starter for your next batch before adding any flavoring.

[@cafilornia3]

2:31 is where she starts the actual instruction.

[@su8z3r03]

How can we add BlueBerry Flavour ?? I know how to make the yoghurt however i'd like to add blueberry flavour.

[@kestiampiana9038]

Made try adding blueberry jam to flavour

[@jakethesnake95]

Have you tried flavoring your yogurt with rosewater or rose syrup? I've been meaning to try it.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

No, I haven't tried rose water. Sounds like it could be good!

[@annenjoroge8814]

whats agave?

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Agave is a plant sort of like a cactus. If you do a web search for it you can see pictures. Tequila is made from it as well as agave nectar which is sweeter than sugar. There are different types of agave.

[@meditationandrelaxationwit7152]

What can you use to substitute agave?

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Some people have had good results sweetening with Stevia.

[@itzsheena5941]

Honey possibly. As soon as I try it I'll let you know

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

If you use honey, add it only when you are ready to eat the yogurt otherwise the properties in honey will kill the bacteria in the yogurt and it will taste off.

[@jakethesnake95]

@@clearingclutterforclarity1508 Would you do the same with sugar? I've heard that sugar can kill the bacteria that are in the yogurt.

[@SocietyofEnoch]

I appreciate your well made how to video, however I have a comment I hope you will take as educational and not as a criticism. I assume you do not understand how unhealthy Agave is, especially compared to other common sweeteners. Agave is 90% Fructose 10% Glucose, very unhealthy. All the Fructose we consume is turned into fat in the liver, which is the only place the body that can process it. High Fructose corn syrup is 55% Fructose 45% Glucose. Table sugar is 50% Fructose 50% Glucose. I believe Monk's fruit and Erythratol, which contain neither, are the best options for getting a familiar flavor and sweetness in your foods without negative health consequences.

[@travislucy9394]

I'm going to eat chocolate chips to my yogurt. Do I need to melt them first? Also, I'm guessing I don't need to add much sweetener.

[@travislucy9394]

I should put yogurt so I'm curious and anxious about how it turns out.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

I think it's a personal preference. Sorry, I've never done this before. If you don't melt them, you'll have hard chocolate chips, and if they are melted...I'm not sure how it will turn out. Maybe you could try the tiny chocolate chips like the kind that are in the store bought yogurt. Would love to hear how it turns out!

[@rdejaynes]

I love it with chocolate chips. Dark and semi sweet, bit I think you throw the health benefits(high sugar) right in the trash. LoL..but it's great!

[@rdejaynes]

Ps I dont melt them

[@michellenason9501]

I like mine thick is there away to make it thick ?

[@chizobaorizu1745]

I heard you let it rest for a lonber time if you want it thicker

[@chizobaorizu1745]

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[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Hi Michelle, the yogurt will become thicker the longer you strain the whey out after making a batch. Whey keeps it runny.

[@anitaagyiri3649]

Can I use sugar

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

I suppose you could, but I’ve never tried. The sugar might not dissolve quickly enough though. Would love to know the results!

[@ashleyrushton2860]

You can just freeze the whey in ice cube trays and use one cube per liter of milk.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

So you mean you can use whey as a future starter?

[@ashleyrushton2860]

@@clearingclutterforclarity1508 yes. That's what in the yogurt starter that makes more yogurt. I don't sacrifice any yogurt. I just strain it to make Greek yogurt then use the whey as my next starter. It only works with plain yogurt of course.

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Thanks, I’ll have to try that! How much do you use per half gallon?

[@ashleyrushton2860]

@@clearingclutterforclarity1508 you will have to convert liters to gallons. I Googled and there is almost 4 liters in a gallon Soni would use two ice cubes per half gallon.

[@sheikfrankicechibu1827]

Just started homemade yogurt.. right now honey and fruit to flavor per serving but thanks for this!

[@clearingclutterforclarity1508]

Love honey and fruit!!

[@sheikfrankicechibu1827]

@@clearingclutterforclarity1508 So glad to see you are still here! I am about to experiment with adding honey / sugar (just enough.. not sweet) before bowl dump / before serving... Have you done so? Thanks!! (Make more vids you are easy to watch :) )

[@kakerake6018]

i just discovered it's possible to make yogurt.

[@rhondawilks7275]

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