Homemade mint and chocolate yogurt. I am actually so excited about how the chocolate yogurt turned out. It had about 1/4 inch layer on top that was more chocolate than yogurt but the rest of it was chocolate yogurt. The process is the same as usual. I just added 1/4 tsp peppermint extract for a 24 oz jar and 80gr. melted milk chocolate chips fora a 24 oz jar. And 2 out of 3 kids loved both yogurts. It might be time also to have them help so they can see how easy it is to make it.

For a 24 oz jar:

1. For mint yogurt – 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
2. For chocolate yogurt – 80gr milk chocolate chips, melted
3. Starter – 1 tbsp ( I have found out that 1 tsp will work too)

Bring milk to boil, stirring constantly so the milk doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and let it cool down to about 130°F, in the winter when it’s really cold I like to cool down to 140°F. In the meantime add the mint in the jar, melt chocolate in the microwave slowly just before pouring the milk in the jar. After milk has reached the right temperature pour the milk in the prepared jars with the starter(if using) and stir well. Close jars and place them in a pot lined with towels, wrap them good, cover with the lid and place them in the microwave or in a warm spot, somewhere where they will be warm for a long time, 8-12 hours. If not using a starter wait longer for the yogurt to turn, about 12-18 hours.

• If you are making only chocolate yogurt you can add the chocolate chips as soon as the milk is heated and stir well. make sure it’s melted well and the milk comes to boil. Then proceed as usual.