How to Make Oat Milk
Making oat milk at home is so simple. This easy-to-make recipe makes a batch of smooth & creamy oat milk. Perfect for adding to coffee, cereal, and all your dairy-free recipes.
If you are looking for plant-based milk that is creamy and delicious, then oat milk is an excellent option. What I like about oat milk is it is a perfect dairy-free milk option for those with nut allergies. Oat milk is my go-to option when I am baking treats that my older daughter will be eating. My daughter has a nut allergy and I have a dairy allergy so I have to be careful with my baking when she comes over to visit.
What I love about homemade oat milk, is how quickly I can make a batch of oat milk. Unlike other non-dairy milk recipes, oat milk does not require any special equipment like nut milk bags. Making oat milk at home also does not require long soak times like homemade almond milk. The preparation of oat milk takes less than 30 minutes, so you can make oat milk quickly.
The many uses of oat milk
Have you tried oat milk? Oat milk is creamy and has a great flavor. Oat milk tastes great in coffee, cereal, and even can be used in recipes, making it a great milk substitute for dairy-free recipes. Oat milk is also used in vegan ice cream! My latest use for oat milk is in this Dairy-Free Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Coffee Latte that is similar to a popular coffee shop summer drink.
Oat milk is fairly new to the plant-based beverage line in stores and may be hard to find in some grocery stores. It also may be more pricey than other plant-based milk choices. I am not sure why oat milk costs more to buy when oatmeal is cheaper than nuts. So being that I like saving money, I decided to learn how to make oat milk at home.
Homemade Oat Milk Is
+ Creamy
+ Plant-Based
+ Delicious
+ Smooth
+ Vegan
+ Dairy-Free
+ Easy To Make
+ Gluten-Free
+ Nut-Free
+ Allergy-Friendly
What's not to love about homemade oat milk if you are looking for non-dairy milk that is allergy-friendly. When you use certified gluten-free oatmeal, nut milk is a good choice for those who have gluten issues and since it is not made with nuts, those allergic to nuts can enjoy DIY oat milk. I know that coconut milk is another nut-free plant-based milk but some people have sensitivities to coconuts.
Making oat milk at home is super easy and other than needing oatmeal, you don't need to run out and buy any fancy high-speed blender. You can use a regular blender to make homemade oat milk at home. The other items that you need to make this delicious creamy homemade oat milk are ones that you probably have in your kitchen or don't cost that much to buy.
Items Needed To Make Oat Milk
+ Oatmeal ~ Whole rolled oats work best in this oat milk recipe
+ Sweetener ~ If you desire sweet-tasting oat milk. I like using maple syrup as it dissolves quickly
+ Water ~ While filter water is best, you can use tap water
+ Fine Mesh Strainer ~ If you only have a regular strainer, you can line it with a clean thin dish towel
+ Large Coffee Filters ~ To fine strain the oat milk
+ Blender ~ A high-speed blender works best but you can use a regular blender
Should I Soak The Oatmeal?
While I was searching for the best oat milk recipe, I discovered some recipes that had you soaking the oatmeal for 15 minutes and then rinsing. Other oat milk recipes did not require soaking of the oats. So I decided to make a couple of batches of oat milk to see if soaking made any difference in the taste or texture of the oat milk. I got the best results when I soaked the oatmeal for 15 minutes without rinsing the water. So soak the oatmeal in the water in the blender before blending.
Can I Use Oat Milk in My Coffee?
I have found that homemade oat milk works best in cold coffee drinks. Speaking of coffee, have you tried Death Wish Coffee? It is the best coffee for cold coffee drinks as it is so bold in flavor. When I add oat milk to my hot coffee, it tends to curdle and get too thick. Maybe because I microwave my coffee after I make it or I tend to slowly drink my coffee. I am not sure the reason homemade oat milk curdles in hot coffee. So I recommend just using this oat milk in cold coffee drinks.
Can I Use Instant Oatmeal Or Steel Cut Oats?
From my research in making oat milk yourself, every recipe that I have seen, recommends using rolled oats for best results. So make sure to buy rolled oats and not instant oatmeal. That way your oat milk will be smooth and creamy.
Can I Use Regular Sugar To Sweeten The Oat Milk?
The reason this oat milk recipe calls for maple syrup is that it dissolves better in the liquid. Since this oat milk recipe uses cold water, regular sugar would not dissolve and your milk would have a grainy texture. You can try honey or agave to sweeten the oat milk but I think that maple syrup adds better flavor and is thinner, so it will dissolve better in the milk.
How to Use Oat Milk
Once you’ve made oat milk, use it as you would dairy milk, cashew milk, or any other type of milk you like. I don’t recommend using it in savory recipes since it has an oatmeal flavor. I use this oat milk in my cold coffee drinks, cookie recipes, overnight oats, and other sweet recipes. Oat milk is perfect for dairy-free vegan recipes.
Looking for a way to make oat milk even simpler and faster? Check out this plant-based milk machine that makes many varieties of dairy-free milk in 5 minutes!
Check Out My Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes
Dairy-Free Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Coffee Latte
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2021/06/dairy-free-iced-brown-sugar-oat-milk.html
Dairy-Free Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/07/dairy-free-soft-pumpkin-chocolate-chip.html
Dairy-Free Homemade Doughnuts Made In The Air Fryer
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/06/dairy-free-homemade-doughnuts-made-in.html
One Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/05/one-bowl-vegan-peanut-butter-cookies.html
Dairy-Free Strawberry Shortcake With Balsamic Glazed Strawberries
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/03/dairy-free-strawberry-shortcake-with.html
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/05/dairy-free-vegetarian-chocolate-protein.html
Gluten-Free Chocolate Mocha Brownies
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/10/gluten-free-chocolate-mocha-protein.html
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How To Make Simple Homemade Oat Milk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
- 3 cups iced cold water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine the oats, water, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a blender for 30 seconds on high.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour the milk into the strainer.
- Let the milk slowly go into the bowl without pushing it any excess oatmeal pulp through. This will help your oat milk not be gritty or slimy.
- Strain again: For extra-smooth oat milk, strain the liquid twice, discarding the leftover pulp both time. To remove the most grit, double layer 2 large coffee filters in your strainer.
- Pour the oat milk into a pitcher and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- Tip: Unlike other dairy-free milk, don’t shake it when you go to use it. Instead, lightly stir it and allow any leftover oat pulp to settle at the bottom of the container. Then pour the creamy milk slowly into your cup, so the oat pulp stays out of your glass.
30 comments:
I am vegan and am always looking for good recipes and this milk is perfect. I will definitely add this to my coffee for a real hearty flavor.
That's really cool. I have never thought of making homemade oatmilk before. I didn't even realize you could.
I never thought about making oat milk myself. I can't wait to try it!
I will show this to my mom. She can be picky about her milks, so this looks like something she'd enjoy.
I would love to give this a try. I usually use almond milk, but I'm willing to try this too. It looks really good.
I need to make this homemade Oat Milk recipe. It looks so delicious!
Wow, I never even knew it could be this easy! I love oat milk and need to try making my own this week.
WOW! Seems pretty simple! I am allergic to cow milk so maybe I'll give this a try!
Wow, I didn't know I can make this at home, thanks for the tutorial!
That is so clever. I didn't even think about making my own. I might give it a go when I have time x
My friend uses a lot oat milk in the kitchen I will pass her this recipe to make this milk at home!
im gonna try this. i cant really drink cow milk anymore so this is perfect
I need to try this oat milk asap. I have been dying to try it. Thanks for the recipe.
That is a nice mesh strainer! I like the idea of oat milk and I will have to give this a try sometime.
I am planning to make oatmilk at home as is really expensive out there. Thanks for sharing this post, this is most apt now.
Oh wow! This looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Can you use dates in this oat milk recipe instead of maple syrup? If so, how many would you recommend and what kind of dates?
Yes you can. I would add 2 dates to the recipe for sweetness. The dates will make the oatmilk a darker color.
I love oat milk. I'll have to give this a try. I've never made my own before.
I need to try this! Thanks for sharing your recipe, and the techniques in making oat milk!
Wow! This oat milk looks so delicious and very tasty! A perfect add-ons to our all-time favorite coffee even to our cereal meal! Totally love it!
Wow! I had no idea that we just make a DIY oat milk at home. I have a dairy allergy too so, I usually just buy from the store. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Excited to try and hopefully, it will taste good too. :)
I didn't realize making your own oat milk was so easy, I'll definitely have to give this a try!
Such a great recipe! We love oat milk. Easy to make and tastes delicious!
I just love oat milk but I have never made it before, I really need to try out this recipe
Wow! This sounds really great and interesting. I really can’t wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing this with us
I love oat milk but never tried making my own. I may try your recipe sometime. -LYNNDEE
Love the fact that you can have fresh milk that is also vegan.
I've tried this recipe and I loved it! It's delicious and so easy to make!
I have a big batch of oats from when I bought them to make oatmeal raisin cookies. They flopped so now I need to find a use for the oats. I think I'll have to make a batch of oat milk.
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