Yes, fresh yoghurt can be frozen for up to two months. The texture may change slightly after thawing, but a good 30 second stir will fix it! Remember, all frozen products must be thawed slowly and completely in the refrigerator.

There’s nothing worse than letting a good tub of yoghurt go to waste. The good news for food waste warriors? Yoghurt can be frozen for up to two months! While freezing may sometimes change the texture, making it appear more liquid or grainy, a quick 30-second stir will smooth it out—then it’s ready to enjoy.

Here are some more handy tips for freezing yoghurt.

1. Always store yoghurt in an airtight container before freezing.
2. Use a marker to label the container with the date of freeze, or an expiration date (remembering that two-month max rule!)
3. Stir fruit flavoured yoghurt well before freezing to make sure the fruit is evenly distributed throughout before freezing.
4. Freeze pre-portioned amounts of yoghurt for easy smoothie prep or baking. That way you don’t have to thaw the whole container for a small amount. Fill ice cube trays with yoghurt and freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight container for freshness.
5. Always thaw yoghurt in the refrigerator, not on your kitchen counter. Allow at least 24 hours for proper thawing.
6. Remember to stir upon thawing—if this doesn’t help with the texture, fear not. Grainy or liquid yoghurts are undetectable in smoothies or baking, and offer the same nutritional benefits.

Wondering if the good bacteria in yoghurt survive freezing? The answer is yes! While it can vary slightly by strain, most good bacteria remain intact for up to two months in the freezer. They go dormant during freezing and ‘wake up’ once the yoghurt is thawed, ready to deliver their benefits.