Favorite Lemon Yogurt
Learn the easiest way to make homemade Lemon Yogurt with the exact sweetness, tartness, and flavor your family prefers. This is ready in less than 5 minutes and is a perfect snack or breakfast component.
Servings: 2
Calories: 96kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a bowl and stir well to combine.
- Taste and add more lemon juice, lemon zest, or sweetener, as desired.
- Serve in a bowl plain, with fruit, or with a sprinkle of crushed-up granola (without any whole nuts for kids). You can also serve this to kids in a reusable pouch.
Notes
Store prepared yogurt in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve with diced or sliced fruit or with Homemade Granola, Nut-Free Granola, or a store-bought one you prefer. (Avoid whole nuts in granola for kids under about age 4.)
Add a drizzle of maple syrup, about 1 teaspoon to start, to sweeten to taste as desired. You can also use honey for kids over age 1.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 0.1mg