Discovering how to create oat milk was a game-changer for me! It’s a quick process, requiring minimal ingredients, and versatile for various recipes like coffee, smoothies, pancakes, and muffins.
Among plant-based milks, oat milk stands out as a personal favorite. Its rich creaminess requires minimal sweetening to enhance the flavor, and as you’ll soon learn, the process of making it at home is remarkably simple!
With just a blender and rolled oats, you can whip up fresh oat milk in no time. It’s perfect for adding to your morning coffee, smoothies, or cereal. In baking emergencies when milk is scarce, homemade oat milk comes to the rescue! I use it for vegan pancakes, blueberry muffins, and more.
Essential Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: Opt for rolled oats for a creamy, well-blended oat milk (also ideal for everyday oatmeal). Avoid instant oats, as their higher processing can result in a slimy texture. Steel-cut oats may work but are not recommended due to blending difficulty and lack of desired creaminess. For gluten sensitivity, choose certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Cold Water: Using cold water is key to preventing slimy oat milk. The cold temperature helps control oat starch, avoiding a gummy texture.
- Optional: Customize your milk with vanilla extract, sea salt, cocoa powder, or sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. For a fruity twist, blend in some strawberries (preferably frozen) for strawberry oat milk!
To achieve the best homemade oat milk without any sliminess or gumminess, follow two critical steps. Besides blending oats with cold water, thorough straining is essential. Use a nut milk bag, clean dish towel, or layers of cheesecloth to remove any remaining oat pieces, resulting in a smooth consistency perfect for coffee, smoothies, and baking needs.
Simple Homemade Oat Milk
Creating our oat milk recipe is effortless. Remember two key points for optimal results: use rolled oats and ice-cold water to prevent sliminess. Strain the milk using a nut bag, clean dish towel, or cheesecloth to eliminate excess oat bits that can make the milk slimy. I prefer double-straining to ensure a smooth texture. Once prepared, enjoy your oat milk in recipes like blueberry smoothies or vegan pancakes!
Makes 3 cups
You Will Need
1 cup (115g) rolled oats
4 cups (945ml) cold water
1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional
½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional for vanilla oat milk
Pinch fine sea salt, optional
Directions
1Blend the oats and water: Combine oats, cold water, and any optional ingredients in a blender. Blend for 30 to 40 seconds, ensuring not to overblend to avoid sliminess.
2Strain the oat milk: Prevent sliminess by straining the milk through a nut bag, clean dish towel, or cheesecloth over a bowl or pitcher. I recommend double-straining to remove most solids.
3Storage: Store homemade oat milk in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. Shake or stir before use.
Adam and Joanne’s Suggestions
- Try strawberry oat milk: Incorporate frozen berries for a fruity milk. Cold berries help reduce starch content.
- Chocolate oat milk: Add cocoa powder and sweetener to taste for a chocolatey twist.
- Separation in oat milk: Some separation is normal; stir or shake before using.
- Does homemade oat milk froth? Unfortunately, it does not. Store-bought frothable oat milk contains additional ingredients like stabilizers for frothiness.
- The provided nutrition facts are estimates.
Nutrition Per Serving
Serving Size
½ cup
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Calories
50
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Total Fat
0g
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Saturated Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
0mg
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Sodium
0mg
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Carbohydrate
9g
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Dietary Fiber
1.3g
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Total Sugars
0g
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Protein
1.7g
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