Oat milk is a great pantry staple to have on hand, especially for those looking for a vegan or lactose-free option! You’ll have to check out my recipes for buttermilk and half and half as well!
Homemade Oat Milk Recipe
If you haven’t tried oat milk before, here’s your sign! Oat milk is a milk alternative that is deliciously creamy and smooth. You can use it for cereal. You can add it to coffee and even bake with it! I personally LOVE the flavor of this milk and have been using it pretty regularly in place of normal milk. It’s just so creamy and the taste is delicious! Now, before you run off to your local grocery store to pick some up, try making it at home first! All you need are rolled oats, water, and a dash of sweetener to make it. After a little blending and straining, it’s ready to use all in less than 5 minutes! I’ve become obsessed with making oat milk from scratch, and I know you will too!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Nothing fancy is needed here! Oat milk uses the simplest of ingredients, which is great for when you need some on the fly! You can find exact measurements for each of these ingredients listed below in the recipe card.
How to Make Homemade Oat Milk
It is SO easy to make! It just takes a few simple steps of blending and straining. You can find extra tips and tricks on making the best batch of oat milk below! This way, you don’t end up with milk that is watery or slimy.
Only Blend For 30 Seconds: Limiting the amount of time you spend blending your oats is the most important tip in preventing slimy oat milk. Do not blend your oats longer than 30 seconds. Especially if you have a high-powered blender.No Soaking Oats Ahead of Time: Using dry oats is the trick! Soaking the oats seems to produce more slime. And the best part is you don’t have to wait around for oats to soak. Just throw them right into the blender dry.Avoid Using a Nut Milk Bag to Strain: A lot of recipes call for a nut milk bag to strain the oat milk. However, squeezing your milk through a nut milk bag can result in slimy oat milk. A fine mesh strainer is the best option for straining. Do Not Press the Oats In Through the Strainer: Pressing the oats through the strainer produces slime. Simply strain the oats and avoid pressing or squeezing the oats.Strain 3-4 Times: I like to strain my oat milk 3-4 times until I get smooth and creamy milk free from oat debris. Best Served Cold: The creamy texture of oat milk is best served cold. When it heats up, it can sometimes thicken. Keep and serve it cold. This is a great alternative in any recipe that you would like to substitute milk or almond milk. It’s also great for cold cereals, smoothies, or in any cold drink!
In the Refrigerator: Store your oat milk in an airtight pitcher or jar until ready to use. It will stay good for about 5 days. Don’t use it if it develops an off smell.
Note It is normal for some residue to settle in the bottom of the chilled milk. Give it a quick stir or shake before you use it!
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