Bananas About Homemade Yogurt

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Bananas About Homemade Yogurt
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 15, 2023

This recipe for Bananas About Homemade Yogurt is a delicious and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Made with fresh bananas and homemade yogurt, it is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The creamy texture of the yogurt combined with the natural sweetness of the bananas makes for a delightful combination. It is a simple and easy recipe that requires minimal ingredients and preparation time. Whether you enjoy it as a healthy breakfast, a mid-day snack or a post-workout treat, this homemade yogurt with bananas recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 4 cups of milk
  • 1/4 cup of plain yogurt with live cultures
  • 2 tablespoons of honey (optional)

Directions

  1. Peel and slice the ripe bananas.
  2. In a blender, add the sliced bananas and blend until smooth.
  3. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until it reaches a temperature of 180°F (82°C).
  4. Allow the milk to cool to 115°F (46°C).
  5. In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt with a little bit of the warm milk to temper it.
  6. Add the yogurt mixture to the saucepan of warm milk and whisk well to combine.
  7. Cover the saucepan with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit undisturbed in a warm place for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  8. After the incubation period, the mixture should have thickened and become yogurt.
  9. If desired, sweeten the yogurt with honey and mix well.
  10. Transfer the yogurt to a container or individual serving jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
  11. Serve the homemade yogurt with sliced bananas and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Homemade yogurt is a great source of probiotics that can benefit gut health.
  • Ripe bananas are a good source of potassium and dietary fiber.
  • You can customize the sweetness of the yogurt by adjusting the amount of honey added.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the desired quantity.