
Recipe for homemade lactose-free yoghurt (with or without a yoghurt maker)
You are lactose intolerant but you love yoghurt?
Good news: You can make them at home, with ease, using a simple, economical and, above all, lactose-free recipe!
Ingredients (for 6 to 8 yoghurts)
- 1 L of lactose-free milk (lactose-free cow's, goat's or sheep's milk, or a plant-based drink to suit your taste)
- 1 bag of lactose-free lactic ferments OR 1 commercial lactose-free yoghurt
Hardware
- Yoghurt maker (optional) OR low temperature oven OR casserole dish in yoghurt mode
- Glass jars or ramekins
Preparation
- Heat the milk to approximately 40-45°C (no more, otherwise the ferments are inactivated).
- Add lactic ferments or lactose-free yoghurt.
- Mix gently then pour into the jars.
- Incubate for 8 to 10 hours :
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- In a yogurt maker: follow the instructions on the appliance.
- In the oven: preheat to 40°C, then turn off with the jars inside.
- In a casserole dish: with a towel around it, keep warm overnight.
- Then place the yoghurts in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before consuming.
Gourmet tips
- Add vanillacinnamon or maple syrup before fermentation.
- Vary your milks Almond, hazelnut, rice, soya... to suit your tastes.
- Add a homemade coulis or a little compote before serving.
Conservation
Keep your homemade lactose-free yoghurts 5 to 7 days in the fridge in a closed container.
In a nutshell
Making your own lactose-free yoghurt at home is simple, customizable and to suit every taste. A good way to indulge without depriving yourself. LACTOLERANCE, an expert brand since 2010, offers effective, recognised solutions to improve lactose digestion, including when eating home-made products.
Why do yoghurts contain lactose?
Even after fermentation, yoghurts are still dairy products made from milk, which naturally contains lactose. Although the ferments partially reduce its quantity, some of the sugar remains. This explains why yoghurts can still cause digestive problems in people who are intolerant. To find out more on this subject, read our full article: Do yoghurts contain lactose?

Hello, I'm Vincent
Like you, I'm lactose intolerantI know exactly what you're going through and the difficulties you encounter on a daily basis. For over 10 years, I've been helping our customers to use our dietary supplements and giving advice and tips on how to improve their digestive comfort. I'm also a keen cook and gourmet, so you'll find my favourite recipes for a lactose-free diet in this blog.
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