Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (2024)

Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (1)I posted a lemon yogurt recipe back in 2013, and it’s been one of my personal favorites, and yours too! It’s one of the most popular recipes on my blog. And for good reason.

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It tastes like a little slice of lemon heaven…a mix between pudding and lemonade pie.

If you’re getting used to Greek yogurt, or to the taste of stevia, this recipe is the perfect place to start. The tart yogurt & tangy lemon mask any aftertastes effectively.

When I first started learning more about healthy eating with the Trim Healthy Mama plan, I learned about all of the wonderful benefits of eating high protein Greek yogurt. And then I tried it.Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (3)

It was th…icky. Like eating sour cream straight. I had trouble adjusting my taste buds until my son and I came up with THIS amazing luscious lemon yogurt recipe.It’s a nice boost of protein all wrapped up in a sugar free snack that tastes just like a dessert! So you can see why it’s become a favorite.

In fact, I’ve started just saving myself some steps and turning a whole large tub of 0% Greek Yogurt into lemon yogurt, so my favorite snack or breakfast is on hand any time I want it. I say it’s the “family size” version, but really it’s just the “me size” recipe, and it lasts me the week as toppings on my muffins, mixed with berries, or just straight out of the carton.

I’ll show you how!

You’ll need a big bowl that hold at least 6 cups…Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (4)

2 lemons, a quart of your favorite 0% plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened), your favorite sweetener, and optionally turmeric and a good quality cold pressed pure lemon essential oil.

I start by adding my yogurt and lemon juice to a bowl. Please use fresh lemons. Bottled juice can never compare.Thank you. If you don’t have fresh lemons and want to try this, please just try it in the single serving size and don’t waste a whole quart of yogurt.

I admit it…I’m a fresh lemon snob. And I have a friend who lives in Alaska who rarely can get fresh lemons. If that’s the case, this is the next best thing for when you can get your hands on them.

Next, I sweeten. My favorite sweeteneris the Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet Blend. You can get it hereat the Trim Healthy Mama store (affiliate link).

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It’s really economical, since you use about half the amount of Truvia or similar sweeteners. And I really like the flavor of their stevia. Another favorite is their Gentle Sweet- it’s powdered and tastes and measures more like regular sugar. I’ll give measurements for all three options in the printable below.

Don’t forget the salt! Your yogurt won’t be salty tasting, but it will not taste as dynamic without it…I think salt really helps to round out the hollowsweetnessof stevia sweetened dishes.Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (6)

If you’re a lover of intense lemon flavor, you can use a drop of pure lemon essential oil to boost the flavor. I am a fan of the NOW brand of cold pressed lemon essential oil. If you’re concerned about either the brand or the practice of using essential oils in foods, then pleasecheck out myessential oil safety as food flavorings post here.Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (7)

I love to add turmeric, not just because of its superfood status, but because it adds the most lovely subtle lemon color to my yogurt. I highly recommend.Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (8)

Just so you can see the before/after, I took out a spoon of the untinted yogurt just before stirring in the turmeric. ThenI swirled in thespoon of untintedyogurt right in the center- can see the difference in the swirl in the middle?Maybe it’s just me, but I really think the color adds something.
Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (9) And that’s it! You’re done. It literally just takes a minute to mix this up.

I usually dish upa bowl to enjoy, and then scoop the rest back into the yogurt container…and label it!Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest (10)

If you live with teens or sneaky lemon loving spouses and kids, you may want to use this label instead:
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And that’s it! It keeps in my fridge for up to 2 weeks, but mine never sits around that long.

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Lemon yogurt is my go-to protein packed snack that tastes better than lemon aid pie. This recipe makes a whole quart, which is enough to last me through a week!

Author: Gwen

Recipe type: Breakfast

Cuisine: Trim Healthy

Serves: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 quart (4 cups) 0% plain Greek yogurt- unsweetened
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons THM Super Sweet Blend, OR 3-4 Tablespoons gentle sweet, OR equivalent sweetener of your choice to taste*
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric, optional
  • 4-6 drops pure lemon essential oil, optional**
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, optional for "S" recipes- see recipe notes

Instructions

  1. Dump yogurt into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add lemon juice, sweetener, salt, and turmeric.
  3. Stir to blend, and taste.
  4. Add essential oils if desired to boost flavors.
  5. If I want to use my yogurt only in "S" mode, then I will sometimes add cream. But usually I leave the carton fat free, and stir in a Tablespoon of cream when I serve it to create an S treat.
  6. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

*I'm guessing maybe 8-10 packets or 3 Tablespoons of Truvia
**This is well within the safe guidelines for using cold pressed lemon oil in food and beverage products. Please see my post for additional information and references on this if you're concerned.

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FAQs

Lemon Yogurt Recipe- Family Size! - Gwen's Nest? ›

Adding lemon juice to curd/yogurt does not make it less healthy. In fact, it can actually improve the health benefits of yogurt. Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help to protect cells from damage. It can also help to boost the immune system and improve digestion.

What do yogurt and lemon do to your body? ›

Adding lemon juice to curd/yogurt does not make it less healthy. In fact, it can actually improve the health benefits of yogurt. Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help to protect cells from damage. It can also help to boost the immune system and improve digestion.

How do you make yogurt on a large scale? ›

Production of Yoghurt
  1. Equipment required: mixing or blending vat. ...
  2. Adjust milk composition and blend ingredients. Skimmed milk powder is usually added to improve solids content and the texture of the final product.
  3. Pasteurise milk. ...
  4. hom*ogenise. ...
  5. Cool milk. ...
  6. Inoculate with starter cultures. ...
  7. Hold. ...
  8. Cool.

What is the best yogurt starter? ›

Opting for cream top milk is the preferred choice to achieve the desired rich and creamy texture for your yogurt. This is the best cultures we can find that make the cream top yogurt that we like. The texture is smooth and creamy while the flavor is mildly tart while still retaining some sweetness.

What happens if you eat yogurt every day? ›

Yogurt is rich in nutrients and may boost your health when consumed regularly. It also may help reduce the risk of some diseases while also benefiting digestive health and weight management.

What happens to your body if you eat lemon everyday? ›

Consuming lemons daily is safe for most people and can offer health benefits. Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, supporting immune function and overall health. However, enjoy lemons in moderation to prevent potential dental issues due to their acidic nature.

What happens if you eat too much yogurt in a day? ›

Eating two to three containers of yogurt every day can add around 500 calories and close to 100 grams of sugar to the daily diet. This can cause unwanted weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes. There have been gastroenteritis outbreaks in the past because of the use of unpasteurized milk in yogurt.

Is it cheaper to make your own yogurt? ›

Making your own yogurt is way cheaper than buying yogurt at the store. It's easy to calculate the savings, because one litre of milk makes a 750-g tub of yogurt (plus some). I used to spend $6.99 on a container of organic yogurt, but one litre of organic milk only costs me $2.60.

Why won't my homemade yogurt thicken? ›

Here are a few ways you can thicken your yogurt.
  1. Strain out whey until desired consistency. ...
  2. Add powdered milk/unflavored gelatin/pectin/tapioca starch to your mixture and ferment like usual. ( ...
  3. Increase the fat content by either adding 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy cream. ...
  4. Use whole fat milk.

What is the best milk for making yogurt? ›

I prefer whole milk, both for yogurt and, well, life, but you can use 2%, 1%, or skim, as well. They all work. Some folks like to bulk up leaner milks with some dry nonfat milk powder (roughly from 1/3 to 3/4 cup powder per quart of milk) to thicken it, especially in the absence of luscious dairy fat.

Does homemade yogurt get thicker the longer it ferments? ›

Fermentation time: The longer you ferment the more tart, and thicker, your yogurt will be. Different cultures work at different rates, but as a general guideline: 6-8 hours produces a mild yogurt, 8-12 hours a tart yogurt, and more than 12 hours produces a sour yogurt.

What thickens yogurt? ›

The more protein in milk, the thicker the yogurt. The casein (protein) clusters in milk thicken yogurt by unraveling and forming a three-dimensional mesh when exposed to the lactic acid created by culturing.

Can lemon be used as yogurt starter? ›

Add them to the milk and mix gently. For the Lemon Starter: Squeeze lemon juice into the other bowl, mix gently. It will curdle but don't worry, it will set overnight.

How to make yogurt with lemon juice without starter? ›

Take lukewarm milk in a bowl and squeeze out juice of half a lemon into the milk. Give a gentle stir and cover the bowl with a lid. Wrap it with a cotton cloth and set it aside for 12 hours. Wrapping the bowl with a cloth will keep the bowl warm for longer.

Is it OK to add lemon juice to yogurt? ›

Add lemon juice to the yogurt a little at a time, tasting as you go until the flavor seems right. You can add as much as 2 tablespoons of lemon juice per cup of Greek yogurt, but it's best to work up to that slowly; you can always add more. A pinch of salt is optional.

Can we mix yogurt and lemon? ›

Oh yes you can. If you're using it as a salad dressing, add some olive oil, fresh dill and garlic and you'd have a terrific vinagrette. Yes , of course. Yogurt, lemon juice n apple cider vinegar , salt , pepper with honey makes a very basic dressing that works well with non veg as well as veg salads.

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