Homemade Crockpot Yogurt

Directions

1. 1
   Turn crockpot on low and pour in milk. Cover with the lid and let it heat up for two hours. 
2. 2
   After the two hours is up , turn crock pot off and unplug it. Leave the lid on and let it cool for two hours. 
3. 3
   Pour the yogurt starter in small bowl. Stir in vanilla extract and sweetener of choice. Ladle ½ cup of warm milk into that bowl and stir gently until combined. 
4. 4
   Pour this mixture into the remaining milk in the crockpot and combine using a gentle back and forth motion with the spoon or spatula to incorporate it into the milk. Replace the lid. Leave crockpot off and wrap with a towel to insulate it.
5. 5
   Let it sit overnight, for 12 to 18 hours. 
6. 6
   Line colander with coffee filters and place it over large bowl to catch the whey that will drain from the yogurt.
7. 7
   Pour yogurt into the colander, and transfer colander and bowl to fridge for six hours. The yogurt with thicken as the whey drains.