What should I do if I can’t finish the yogurt? 10 creative ways to save your leftover yogurt
In the past 10 days, the topic of "yoghurt consumption" has soared on social media and food forums. Many netizens have shared their tips for dealing with leftover yogurt. Here are 10 ways to reuse yogurt that are hotly discussed across the internet.
1. Popularity ranking of yogurt recycling methods that are hotly discussed across the Internet

| Ranking | How to use | Discussion popularity | Suitable for the scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make a yogurt mask | ★★★★★ | Beauty and skin care |
| 2 | Baking Substitutes | ★★★★☆ | kitchen cooking |
| 3 | Make popsicles | ★★★★☆ | Cool off in summer |
| 4 | Cured meats | ★★★☆☆ | Cooking preparation |
| 5 | Make salad dressing | ★★★☆☆ | healthy eating |
| 6 | fermented dough | ★★☆☆☆ | Pastry making |
| 7 | Make drinks | ★★☆☆☆ | Daily drinking |
| 8 | pet snacks | ★☆☆☆☆ | pet feeding |
| 9 | plant fertilizer | ★☆☆☆☆ | Horticulture planting |
| 10 | cleaning supplies | ★☆☆☆☆ | Household cleaning |
2. Detailed explanation of the three most popular yogurt recycling methods
1. Yogurt facial mask (the most popular)
In the past seven days, the number of related notes on the Xiaohongshu platform has increased by 120%, and the number of views of the topic "yogurt mask" on Douyin has exceeded 8 million times. Preparation method: Mix remaining yogurt and honey in a ratio of 2:1, apply to face for 15 minutes and then wash off. Actual measurements by netizens show that the skin's brightness improves significantly after one week of continuous use.
2. Baking Substitutes (Second Most Popular)
The latest video of the food blogger @kitchenxiaowen demonstrated using yogurt instead of butter to make waffles, which received 120,000 likes. The substitution ratio is: for every 100g of butter, 80g of yogurt + 20g of vegetable oil can be substituted. The pastry made in this way has 30% less calories and a moister texture.
3. Yogurt popsicles (third most popular)
As temperatures rise, this way of cooling off is especially popular among moms. Basic formula: yogurt + fruit pieces + a little honey, freeze for 4 hours. Data from an e-commerce platform shows that sales of popsicle molds have increased by 65% year-on-year in the past 10 days.
3. Preservation suggestions from professional nutritionists
| Save method | save time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated storage | 3-5 days | Need to be sealed to avoid odor transfer |
| Cryopreservation | 1 month | Divide into small portions and stir after thawing |
| boiling treatment | Extended by 2-3 days | It will change the taste and is suitable for cooking |
4. Collection of creative usages from netizens
• Yogurt + coffee = internet celebrity yogurt coffee (5 million views on Weibo topic)
• Marinate chicken breasts in yogurt to make the meat more tender (24,000 favorites on Xiachuchi APP)
• Yogurt instead of salad dressing (50% fewer calories)
• Make steamed buns by fermenting yogurt (softer texture)
5. Things to note
1. Spoiled yogurt (smelling of alcohol or moldy) is not edible.
2. The frozen yogurt will separate and needs to be stirred evenly.
3. Pets need to choose plain yogurt without additives
4. People with sensitive skin should do an allergy test before using the mask.
Through the above methods, not only can food waste be avoided, but new uses for yogurt can also be developed. What other creative uses do you have? Welcome to share in the comment area!
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