Homemade yoghurt made easy with a yoghurt maker

Yoghurt is a bit of an unsung hero in the kitchen. It’s the perfect pairing at breakfast with granola, handy for stirring into curries and sauces for a bit of extra creaminess, and often the easiest thing to grab from the fridge when you want something simple and comforting.

Making yoghurt at home can sound more involved than it really is. In practice, it’s surprisingly straightforward, especially when the Lakeland Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker is quietly doing the steady work in the background. Do some easy prep, add your ingredients, then leave it to get on with things and around eight hours later, there’s fresh yoghurt ready to chill and enjoy, with very little hands-on effort required.

Making yoghurt at home, without the fuss

The Lakeland Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker makes making yoghurt at home so straightforward. In around eight hours, it produces enough thick, creamy yoghurt to last a few days (up to 1.65 litres of plain yoghurt or 1 litre of Greek-style yoghurt in a single batch).

The controls are clear and easy to use, whether you’re making natural yoghurt or Greek-style yoghurt. Once everything’s set up, the machine keeps the temperature steady for you, so there’s no checking, stirring or hovering. Pop the yoghurt into the fridge the next day and it’s ready when you are.

Because it’s so easy to use, it’s the kind of thing you can make part of your regular routine, rather than saving for a free weekend.

Swap shop-bought for homemade

Making your own yoghurt also gives you more control over what goes into it. Many shop-bought yoghurts, particularly flavoured ones, can have jaw-droppingly high levels of sugar and include ingredients you might not choose yourself. Homemade yoghurt keeps things simple – it’s naturally rich in protein and probiotics, with sweetness added only if and when you want it.

Bulk make, don’t bulk buy

Our electric yogurt maker can produce up to 1.65 litres of plain yogurt or 1 litre of Greek-style yogurt overnight so you’ll never run out again – imagine all the plastic pots that’ll save you from buying at the supermarket! Thick, creamy, full of protein and calcium, natural yoghurt boosts your immune system, keeps you fuller for longer, and helps promote good bone health.

Make your own homemade soft cheese

You can also use the Lakeland Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker to make soft, creamy, ricotta-style cheese using the recipe in the instruction booklet. It’s lovely spread on bagels with smoked salmon, or served on crackers topped with fresh chives (and you can even add your own herbs to create your favourite flavours).

Storing homemade yoghurt so it stays fresh

When yoghurt becomes part of your routine, having a few easy storage options helps keep everything feeling just as straightforward.

Our smaller Stack-a-Boxes (200ml and 400ml) are ideal for everyday portions. They’re easy to fill, stack neatly in the fridge, and simple to spot thanks to their colour-coded lids. They work well for breakfasts and lunches, or for keeping a small amount aside for cooking.

If you like to freeze yoghurt (either on its own or ready for smoothies or frozen yoghurt) our Lakeland Freeze Pods make it easy. Portion it up, freeze, then defrost only what you need, without guessing amounts or dealing with half-used tubs. Made from flexible silicone, they release easily and clean up quickly too.

Lakeland Silicone Food Pouches are another handy reusable option. They’re flexible, simple to fill, and store neatly in the fridge or freezer. The stand-up design makes filling less fiddly, while the zip-lock closure helps keep everything securely sealed.

From yoghurt to frozen treats

Frozen yoghurt is a lovely way to use up yoghurt and is a refreshing (and healthier) alternative to shop-bought ice cream. You can sweeten it to taste, add fruit or flavourings if you like, then churn it until smooth and scoopable.

Once you’ve got yoghurt on hand, the Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker makes it easy to turn a batch into something a bit more indulgent, especially when the weather’s warmer.

The machine keeps things simple. It lets you make ice cream, sorbets and frozen yoghurt in around 40 minutes, with the reassurance of knowing exactly what’s gone into it. The bowl can live in the freezer, ready when you are, and there’s enough capacity to make a batch to enjoy straight away or save for later.

Yoghurt maker recipes to try next

Once you’re comfortable with the basics, it’s easy to start experimenting a little. Fancy making your own homemade yoghurt? Click here for our recipe inspiration.