Have you ever wondered how to make your own yoghurt? I am trying to boost my gut health by increasing intake of easily digestible and gut-healthy probiotics (e.g. yoghurt).

I still buy commercially-prepared yoghurt from the supermarket however thought it would be good to add different strains of probiotics to my diet to increase the diversity of my microbiome (gut environment). For my complimentary guide to boost your immune system, you can access my ‘Top 3 supplements’ guide here.

I did some research on which probiotic strain to use. There is some trial data suggesting the probiotic L. reuteri can eliminate gut bacteria , has anti-viral properties, reduces sick leave and improve gut symptoms in preterm newborns .

I then experimented with Dr William Davis’s recipe as it contains minimal additives and is quite simple. Instead of the BioGaia product used in his recipe, I have substituted it with Nature’s Way Primadophilus Reuteri as it comes in a powder form and is more cost-effective. I’m lactose-intolerant so used coconut cream. You can substitute the coconut cream with full-cream cow’s milk cow’s milk however omit the sugar as it already naturally contains lactose. The finished product is delicious however will only keep a few days in the fridge. Serve with your favourite toppings (fresh fruit, nuts and seeds)

Here’s the recipe :

Ingredients
270ml can of Ayam coconut cream
1tsp Nature’s Way Primadophilus Reuteri
1 tbsp sugar (omit sugar if using cow’s milk)
6 squares Green & black’s 85% dark chocolate, broken into pieces

Method
• In a pot, heat the coconut cream for 5 mins on low heat.
• Next, add the dark chocolate and sugar. Stir till well-dissolved and smooth.
• Cool mixture to 40 ⁰C/104 ⁰F then stir in the probiotic powder. Refrigerate overnight and serve in the morning. Yummy on it’s own or sprinkled with your favourite seed and nuts.

Enjoy!

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