How to Make Kefir Yogurt (Sana) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kefir yogurt, also known as Sana in some cultures, is a delightful creamy and tangy dairy product that is packed with probiotics and nutrients. It has been a staple in many traditional diets for centuries, valued for its health benefits and delicious taste. Making your own kefir yogurt at home is a simple and rewarding process that allows you to enjoy this nutritious treat whenever you want.

The key ingredient in kefir yogurt is kefir grains, which are not actually grains at all, but ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • ¼ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder, or more to taste
  • ½ cup plain kefir

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat a yogurt maker or slow cooker on Low.
  • Whisk milk and dry milk powder together in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling, about 4 minutes. Cool milk to lukewarm (100 to 110 degrees F/38 to 45 degrees C).
  • Gently stir kefir into milk mixture until just blended. Pour mixture into yogurt containers or slow cooker. Cook on Low
  • Cook on Low until desired level of tartness and yogurt consistency is reached, 4 to 10 hours. Chill yogurt in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 190mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 274mg