22 homemade yogurt recipes

Make creamy homemade yogurt without a yogurt maker, just milk, a spoonful of live yogurt as a starter, and your oven with the light on as a cozy incubator. Lightly sweetened with vanilla, set in hours.

Caramelized bananas pan-fried in butter until golden, tossed in homemade caramel sauce, topped with toasted coconut and chocolate, served with yogurt.

Five homemade popsicle recipes for kids in one variety pack. Creamsicles, chocolate yogurt pops, watermelon ices, snow cones, and Polynesian apricot-pineapple pops.

Quick berry muffins made with Bisquick, plain yogurt, blueberries, and lemon zest. Golden tops, tender crumb, and just six ingredients. A shortcut breakfast that tastes homemade.

Homemade naan bread: whole-wheat flatbread leavened with yogurt and yeast, shaped into teardrops, and grilled with a brush of ghee for smoky char. No tandoor required.

Light mini pancakes made with yogurt and egg whites, served with a homemade cornstarch-thickened berry sauce. A leaner brunch stack that doesn't taste like a compromise.

Homemade naan with a yogurt-leavened dough, no yeast required. Cooked on a cast-iron skillet then finished under the broiler for charred spots and puffed bubbles. Makes 9 pieces.

Delicious cornbread, and the texture was great. I used whole wheat flour, and the bread still came out soft and fluffy. Used 2 large eggs instead of 3 egg whites, 2% milk, and 2% yogurt instead of fat-free version, which definitely gave the cornbread a richer taste. Served it with homemade kale, potato and white navy bean soup. A delicious and hearty meal.

Homemade yogurt using a microwave with just skim milk and a spoonful of active yogurt as starter. A three-ingredient method that needs no special equipment beyond a microwave.

Polenta pie with a cornmeal crust, pizza sauce, porcini mushrooms, and homemade yogurt cheese topped with capers and parmesan. A low-fat vegetarian take on deep-dish pizza.

Lighter New York cheesecake made with homemade yogurt cheese instead of cream cheese. Sweetened with honey and thickened with arrowroot for a smooth, guilt-free slice on a graham cracker crust.

An easy way to make a homemade banana frozen yogurt. It's packed with banana flavor, creamy and smooth. You won't go back to store-bought one after you have it.

Homemade frozen yogurt pops with just three ingredients: low-fat yogurt, frozen fruit juice concentrate, and milk. A healthy kids' snack that freezes in 2 hours.

Greek-style burger sauce with yogurt, cucumber, mint, oregano, cumin, and a splash of red wine. A homemade tzatziki-inspired topping for grilled burgers.

Pesto potato salad with steamed new potatoes, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a basil pesto, mayo, and yogurt dressing. Includes homemade pesto recipe.

Homemade frozen yogurt with fresh fruit, orange juice, and egg whites beaten until fluffy. A no-churn, low-calorie frozen dessert you can make with any fruit.