Here are recipes for chia pudding, yogurt, cheese, and smoothies that are goat milk based. The Wyoming Dairy Goat Association asked me to put together recipe cards they can hand out to children at an upcoming library event they have planned. These are some of the recipes I’m using for the task.

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Goat Milk Chia Pudding Recipe

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the goat milk, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
2. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the chia seeds absorb the liquid and the pudding thickens.
4. Stir before serving and add toppings of your choice, such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, or granola.

Goat Milk Banana Pancakes

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and goat milk. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. (Here’s a gluten-free pancake mix option.)
2. Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake.
3. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another minute or until golden brown.
4. Serve warm with honey, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.

Easy Cajeta Recipe (Goat Milk Caramel)

Instructions

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the goat milk and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. When the milk starts to steam, add the dissolved baking soda. It may bubble up briefly. Stir continuously to keep it from overflowing.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally. As the mixture thickens and darkens (about 1 to 1½ hours), stir more frequently to prevent sticking.
4. Once the mixture reaches a deep golden brown and has a syrupy consistency, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Let cool slightly before transferring to a jar. The cajeta will thicken as it cools.
6. Enjoy drizzled over pancakes, ice cream, or fruit. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Warm slightly before serving.

No-Churn Goat Milk Ice Cream

Instructions

1. Heat the milk – In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the goat milk until it’s steaming but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. Mix the cornstarch – In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of warm milk until smooth. Then, slowly stir this mixture back into the saucepan.
3. Thicken the mixture – Continue heating and stirring for about 2–3 minutes until the milk slightly thickens. This helps create a creamier texture when frozen.
4. Add sugar and vanilla – Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Cool the mixture – Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a shallow dish or freezer-safe container.
6. Freeze and blend – Place in the freezer for about 1 hour, until it starts to solidify at the edges. Remove and blend it with a stick blender or in a regular blender to break up ice crystals. Enjoy.

Goat Milk Hot Chocolate Recipe

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Add a splash of goat milk and stir until smooth.
3. Slowly add the rest of the milk and heat over medium-low, stirring frequently.
4. Once warm, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Enjoy.

Goat Milk Yogurt (Instant Pot Recipe)

Instructions

1. Heat the Milk
   • Pour the goat milk into the Instant Pot.
   • Press the “Yogurt” button until it says “Boil” (or manually heat using the “Sauté” function, stirring frequently).
   • Heat the milk to 180°F to help it set properly.
   • Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. Cool the Milk
   • Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the inner pot.
   • Let the milk cool to 110°F. This ensures the live cultures survive.
   • To speed up cooling, place the inner pot in a cold water bath.
3. Add the Yogurt Starter
   • In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of store-bought yogurt with a few spoonfuls of the cooled milk. Stir until smooth.
   • Add this mixture back into the Instant Pot and whisk gently.
4. Incubate the Yogurt
   • Place the inner pot back into the Instant Pot.
   • Press the “Yogurt” button and set it for 8 to 12 hours (longer for tangier yogurt). The Instant Pot will keep it at the ideal incubation temperature.
5. Chill and Store
   • After incubation, the yogurt should have thickened. Stir gently.
   • Pour into jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to fully set.
6. Optional: Strain for Greek-Style Yogurt
   • To make it thicker, strain the yogurt through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer for a few hours.

Simple Homemade Goat Cheese Recipe

Instructions

1. Heat the Milk
   • Pour the goat milk into a stainless steel pot.
   • Heat over medium heat until it reaches 180°F, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
2. Add the Acid
   • Remove the pot from heat and slowly stir in the lemon juice or vinegar.
   • Let it sit undisturbed for 10-15 minutes to allow the curds to separate from the whey.
3. Strain the Curds
   • Line a fine-mesh strainer or colander with cheesecloth.
   • Pour the curdled milk into the strainer and let it drain for 1-2 hours, depending on how firm you want the cheese.
4. Season and Serve
   • Transfer the cheese to a bowl and mix in salt to taste.
   • For extra flavor, add herbs.
5. Store
   • Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Quick Goat Milk Smoothie

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
3. Enjoy.

Goat Milk Rice Pudding

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine goat milk, rice, and sugar.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
4. Add raisins or jam if using. Serve warm or chilled.

Sugar-Free Pudding

Instructions

1. Pour 1¼ cups of goat milk into a mixing bowl. Add the contents of the pudding mix packet.​
2. Using a stick blender or electric beater, mix the ingredients for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.​
3. Pour the mixture into a serving dish and let it stand for 5 minutes to thicken. Enjoy.