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This homemade Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe is super simple to make. Give it a try and you won’t be able to tell the difference with traditional yogurt!

You’re about to learn to make dairy-free yogurt at home the easy way with this simple recipe I’ve been using for years.

Homemade Dairy-Free Yogurt

When my son was younger, he had many food restrictions and was also an extremely picky eater. Small switches like today's Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe make everything easier too. It’s just as creamy and delicious as traditional yogurt and perfect for smoothies and yogurt drinks. A total win in a

I make this quick recipe for everyone in our house, even the people with no dairy sensitivities. This yogurt is made with real ingredients, no artificial flavors or sweeteners, and no dairy or lactose, which is a winner for me.

Another reason I love this recipe is that you can use any non-dairy "milk". For the creamiest version, equivalent to traditional full-fat yogurt, use canned coconut milk. I like to use this particular brand that doesn't contain gums as stabilizers.

Ingredients

You’ll find the measurements in the printable recipe card, but first, check out what you need for this Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe and why:

Warm water: to dissolve the gelatin.
Powdered gelatin: gives the yogurt structure.
Canned coconut milk: for a real yogurt-like texture, I recommend full-fat coconut milk.
Unsweetened almond milk: my favorite for this recipe.
Maple syrup or honey: it’s optional to add sweetness.

How to Make Dairy-Free Yogurt

This recipe proves that making dairy-free yogurt at home is anything complicated. Take a look at the steps and you’ll see how easy it is!

Prep the jelly
Start by stirring gelatin and warm water together in a small bowl. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes until it forms a gel-like mixture.
Simmer the milk
Meanwhile, warm coconut and almond milk, and maple syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Combine
Whisk the gelatin mixture into the milk until it completely dissolves. If you are using active cultures in this yogurt recipe, add them now.
Refrigerate
Divide the liquid between 4 yogurt ramekins or mason jars. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight.

Storing Homemade Yogurt

Allow the yogurt to cool down to room temperature before refrigerate it overnight. You can store homemade dairy-free yogurt glass yogurt ramekins or mason jars in the fridge for up to a week, long enough to use it in many delicious ways! Want to freeze yogurt? Check out this post.

How to Use Dairy-Free Yogurt

Now that you know how easy it is to make dairy-free plain yogurt with this recipe, try adding fruit preserves or fresh fruit to the bottom of the dish or jar a homemade fruit-at-the-bottom yogurt, or use it to make yogurt pancakes!

I also use it to send a lunch box parfait to school for my dairy-free son. It's also perfect for serving for breakfast with granola, nuts, or sliced fruit, or to add to your favorite smoothie recipes for a little bit of extra creaminess without any dairy.

Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe

Servings: 4

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 15

This homemade Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe is super simple to make. Give it a try and you won't be able to tell the difference with traditional yogurt!

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons warm water
1 ½ teaspoons powdered gelatin
1 cup canned coconut milk
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional

Instructions

Prep:

Place warm water and gelatin in a small bowl. Stir to combine and let it sit for 10 minutes to form a jelly-like mixture.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk coconut and almond milk with maple syrup over medium heat. Allow it to come to a simmer, stirring constantly.

Combine:

Remove the warm milk from heat and whisk gelatin mixture into the milk until it completely dissolves.
If using active cultures, add it here and whisk to incorporate.

Refrigerate

Divide yogurt mixture between 4 6-ounce glass yogurt ramekins or mason jars. Allow the yogurts to cool down to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate overnight.