Who is this choice for?

Solo eaters who want separate portions

Individual pots let you plan servings and keep different flavours apart. Check whether the pots have lids if you want to move finished yoghurt straight into the fridge.

One-person households trying to make less

If leftover yoghurt is the main concern, the smallest quantity you can prepare per cycle matters more than the number of containers supplied. Check the instructions and any required accessories before choosing a reduced-batch setup.

Occasional yoghurt makers who also cook

A multi-cooker may suit you if you expect to use its other programmes. Its yoghurt setting alone does not establish a practical method for making a single serving.

What matters when choosing?

For yoghurt made for one, decide whether ready-portioned servings or the smallest possible batch matters more; then weigh the preparation routine against any other uses for the appliance.

Individual-pot yoghurt maker

Choose when: You want servings kept separate during preparation and storage; VonShef says its model can make one to seven pots.

Bear in mind: Filling every pot makes 1,000ml in the Duronic YM2 or 1,260ml in the VonShef model, based on their stated pot sizes and counts.

EasiYo reduced-batch setup

Consider when: You want to use an EasiYo maker with a smaller, compatible preparation setup.

Check first: Lakeland describes a two-jar 500g accessory for a 1kg maker but marks that set discontinued. A separately listed EasiYo 250g serving jar does not, by itself, establish fermentation compatibility.

Multi-cooker with a yoghurt setting

Choose when: You also expect to use cooking programmes such as pressure cooking, steaming or slow cooking.

Bear in mind: The COSORI model listed by Joybuy has a 5.7L capacity; its yoghurt programme does not itself provide individual portions.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Serving size and storage Compare pot capacity and count, and check whether lids are supplied. Duronic specifies eight 125ml pots; VonShef specifies seven lidded 180ml pots. If I want a small snack ready in its own container, I would rather store it than divide a larger batch. Around 36% of consumers put separate portions first.
Minimum batch Check how many pots the instructions allow you to use at once. VonShef says its maker can prepare one to seven pots; an EasiYo reduced-batch setup requires the correct accessories. If I make yoghurt only occasionally, I want to prepare less at a time rather than fill every container. Around 29% of consumers put batch reduction first.
Cycle controls Compare the stated timer ranges and check whether the controls suit your intended recipe. Duronic specifies 1–24 hours; VonShef specifies 0–14 hours. For a regular batch, I want to set a duration instead of watching the clock. Around 21% of consumers prioritise straightforward controls.
Other appliance uses Check which cooking programmes you would actually use, along with the yoghurt recipe and container method. Joybuy lists a 5.7L COSORI multi-cooker with nine functions, including yoghurt. If an appliance takes up kitchen space, I want to use it for more than yoghurt. Around 14% of consumers put versatility first.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming small pots mean a tiny full batch

    Eight 125ml pots in the Duronic YM2 total 1,000ml when all are filled; VonShef’s seven 180ml pots total 1,260ml.

    Compare your usual serving with both the pot size and the quantity the maker permits you to prepare in one cycle.

  • Choosing an EasiYo accessory by jar size alone

    Lakeland marks its two-jar 500g basket accessory for an EasiYo 1kg maker as discontinued. EasiYo’s separately listed 250g Lunchtaker jar is described as a serving container, which does not establish that it works for fermentation in every maker.

    Confirm the exact maker, basket, jars and preparation instructions for the configuration you intend to buy.

  • Treating a yoghurt programme as portion control

    A yoghurt setting identifies a cooking function, not the smallest practical batch. The COSORI multi-cooker listed by Joybuy has a 5.7L capacity.

    Before choosing it for small servings, check a suitable recipe and container method as well as whether you will use its other programmes.

  • Delaying refrigeration after preparation

    Finished yoghurt still needs appropriate chilled storage. GOV.UK’s food-hygiene guidance advises setting the fridge to 5°C or below.

    Have clean, covered containers ready, refrigerate finished yoghurt promptly and follow the storage instructions for your recipe.

Brands and product lines to consider

Duronic

The YM2 is a dedicated electric maker specified by Duronic with eight 125ml ceramic pots and a 1–24 hour timer.

  • Its individual pots suit consumers who want small servings kept separate.
  • All eight pots total 1,000ml if filled. Check the instructions if making just one pot is important to you.

VonShef

Its electric yoghurt maker has seven lidded 180ml glass pots and a 0–14 hour timer, according to VonShef.

  • VonShef says the maker can prepare anywhere from one pot to seven.
  • A 180ml pot may exceed your preferred snack portion; seven full pots total 1,260ml.

EasiYo

EasiYo offers a maker-and-container system. Lakeland describes a separate basket accessory that allowed one or two 500g jars in a 1kg maker.

  • A correctly matched reduced-quantity setup may appeal if you already use the EasiYo system.
  • Lakeland marks that basket accessory discontinued. Check current accessory availability and compatibility; EasiYo’s 250g Lunchtaker listing alone does not confirm fermentation use.

COSORI

Joybuy lists a 5.7L COSORI pressure multi-cooker with nine functions, including yoghurt.

  • It offers other listed cooking programmes for consumers who want a multi-purpose appliance.
  • Its stated vessel capacity is not a single-serving yoghurt specification. Confirm a suitable small-quantity method before relying on it for that purpose.

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Frequently asked questions

What yoghurt-maker capacity makes sense for one person?

Start with the size you would eat in one serving and the smallest batch the maker allows, rather than its total capacity alone. Duronic specifies eight 125ml pots for the YM2, while VonShef specifies seven 180ml pots and says its model can make just one pot.

Can I use only one pot in a multi-jar yoghurt maker?

Yes, if the particular maker permits it: VonShef explicitly says its seven-pot model can make one pot. Check the instructions for any other model rather than assuming that all multi-jar makers work the same way.

Is a multi-cooker’s yoghurt setting a substitute for individual jars?

Not if separate, small servings are your main requirement. The COSORI listing on Joybuy confirms a yoghurt function and a 5.7L capacity; check its recipe and container method before choosing it for a small batch.

How should finished homemade yoghurt be chilled?

Put finished yoghurt into clean, covered containers and refrigerate it promptly, following your recipe’s storage instructions. GOV.UK’s food-hygiene guidance advises setting the fridge to 5°C or below.