Who each format suits

Family batch planners

If you make smoothies for several people or want yoghurt for more than one meal, consider how much finished yoghurt you can chill and use. Lakeland describes a larger single-container batch, while EasiYo uses a 1 kg jar.

Ingredient-control home cooks

If choosing your own milk and starter or straining yoghurt for a thicker base matters to you, look for a method that supports those steps. Lakeland lists adjustable settings and a strainer for its Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker.

Small-kitchen, no-mains users

If you would rather store the maker in a cupboard than reserve a socket overnight, an insulated EasiYo system may fit your routine. Check that you are happy to keep using its compatible yoghurt mixes.

What to check before choosing

Start with the finished batch you need for smoothies, then choose a preparation method you can repeat and a container you can accommodate in the fridge.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Batch size Compare stated finished-yoghurt capacity and container format with your servings and fridge space; do not treat kilograms and litres as interchangeable. If I am making smoothies for several people, I want enough yoghurt without preparing another batch straight away. Around 33% of consumers put batch size first.
Ingredients and texture Check whether the method accepts your chosen milk and starter, and whether a strainer is supplied if you want thicker yoghurt. Choosing the ingredients myself, or straining yoghurt before blending, matters more to me than the quickest preparation. Around 27% of consumers prioritise that flexibility.
Repeatable routine Check the stated setting period, preparation steps and how containers are cleaned; allow time to chill the finished yoghurt. I need to prepare yoghurt ahead of a family meal without having to attend to it at smoothie time. Around 20% of consumers make a manageable routine their main concern.
Storage and power Consider where the maker will be stored and whether it needs a socket; for an electric model, check the exact listing’s plug and rated voltage. With limited kitchen space, I would rather use a compact maker that does not occupy a mains socket overnight. Around 20% of consumers put no-mains operation and storage first.

Common buying pitfalls

  • Treating every capacity figure as the same kind of batch

    Lakeland states up to 1.65 L for plain yoghurt or 1 L for Greek-style yoghurt; EasiYo uses a 1 kg jar, and the Severin JG 3518 has seven 150 ml jars. Those figures describe different products, units and container arrangements.

    Work back from your smoothie servings and available fridge space, then compare the stated output for the yoghurt style you intend to make.

  • Expecting yoghurt to be ready when you start making smoothies

    Lakeland describes an approximately eight-hour batch, while EasiYo states an 8–12-hour setting period. Finished yoghurt also needs chilling.

    Plan the batch before the meal rather than starting it when you need the smoothie ingredient.

  • Choosing a sachet system without considering the repeat routine

    The EasiYo maker is designed for compatible 1 kg yoghurt mixes, rather than the same milk-and-starter workflow as an adjustable electric maker.

    Before choosing it, check which compatible mixes you would use and whether you can obtain them when you need another batch.

  • Assuming a non-UK electric listing has a UK plug

    The Severin JG 3518 manufacturer listing examined specifies a Type C Euro plug. That detail does not establish the plug or seller support for a different listing.

    Check the exact product listing for its plug, rated voltage, warranty and applicable compliance information before buying.

Brands and product formats to consider

Lakeland

Its Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker represents the adjustable, single-container electric format.

  • Lakeland states up to 1.65 L of plain yoghurt or 1 L of Greek-style yoghurt in around eight hours, and lists a strainer and adjustable time and temperature.
  • It needs mains power and space for the appliance and its containers.

EasiYo

Its insulated 1 kg maker is a non-electric system designed for EasiYo yoghurt mixes.

  • The maker needs no plug or batteries; EasiYo states an 8–12-hour setting process.
  • Compatible mixes are part of the continuing preparation routine, so it does not offer the same choice of milk-and-starter recipes.

Severin

The JG 3518 represents the individual-jar electric format, with seven lidded 150 ml jars.

  • Separate jars let you chill individual portions rather than transfer yoghurt from one large container.
  • The manufacturer listing examined specifies a Type C Euro plug. Check an exact UK seller listing before relying on its plug configuration or warranty.

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Questions about making yoghurt for smoothies

How much yoghurt should a maker produce for family smoothies?

Choose a batch you can use and refrigerate, based on the number of servings you make. For comparison, Lakeland states up to 1.65 L of plain yoghurt for its Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker, EasiYo uses a 1 kg jar, and the Severin JG 3518 provides seven 150 ml jars; their units and container formats are not directly interchangeable.

Can a yoghurt maker give me a thicker base for smoothies?

Yes, if the chosen method supports straining or Greek-style yoghurt. Lakeland states that its Multi Yoghurt & Soft Cheese Maker includes a strainer and can produce up to 1 L of Greek-style yoghurt; check what the exact maker supplies and follow its instructions.

When should I refrigerate homemade yoghurt?

Chill yoghurt after the maker’s stated setting process, following its recipe and starter instructions. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland advises keeping refrigerated food covered and maintaining fridge storage between 0°C and 5°C; that guidance is storage advice, not a UK product requirement.

What should I check on a non-UK electric yoghurt-maker listing?

Check the exact product’s plug, rated voltage, warranty and applicable compliance information before buying it for use in the UK. The Severin JG 3518 manufacturer page specifies a Type C Euro plug, so do not assume a different seller listing supplies a UK plug.