Yogurt & Cultured

Drinkable Yogurt

Yogurt made thin enough to drink, sold in bottles, usually flavored and sweetened. It is yogurt in beverage form, with the same cultures.

CategoryYogurt & Cultured
Maker / OriginUnited States
StorageKeep sealed and refrigerated. Shake the bottle, as it separates lightly.
Shelf lifeAbout 1 to 2 weeks refrigerated; check the date on the bottle. Shake before drinking.
Best usesDrinking, smoothies, lunchboxes, and quick breakfasts.
SubstitutesKefir for a thinner, tangier drink, or yogurt thinned with milk in a blender.
PairingsBreakfast on the go, granola bars, and fruit.
Last checkedOctober 18, 2026

About it

Drinkable yogurts are cultured thinner than spoonable yogurt and homogenized so they pour evenly. They sit between yogurt and kefir in body, and many are simply yogurt blended with milk and fruit, bottled for drinking.

Storing it

Drinkable yogurt does not freeze well in the bottle; freeze it in portions for smoothies instead, up to 2 months.

Using it

Drink it straight from the bottle, chilled, or use it as the liquid base of a smoothie in place of milk and yogurt together.

Swaps & pairings

Kefir is the nearest bottled swap, more fluid and tart. Blending plain yogurt with milk and fruit makes the same drink at home.

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