Homemade oat milk is a healthy, dairy free milk made from oats and water. It is a great alternative for people who are following a vegan diet. All you need is two ingredients, oats and water, just blend, strain and enjoy. You don’t need any special methods or fancy tools. This homemade oat milk is perfect for making milkshake, latte, cereals, overnight oats, muffins.
Homemade Oat Milk
This is one recipe which I wanted to try for a very long time. It is a raw oats milk recipe, so healthy and more important it is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and a healthy diet recipe. If you are in diet and you miss your milkshakes, then add this milk into your milkshakes and enjoy life.
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These taste good on its own, but you can add it to black coffee, but they taste great when made into milkshakes and smoothies.
About Homemade Oat Milk
Nowadays, people are looking for vegan and dairy free options for its health benefits, so these milks like Soy Milk, Almond Milk and cashew milk have become quite popular. Unlike other nut milk, oat milk is nut free, soy free and so easy to make at home.
Oat milk is naturally rich in fiber, iron and calcium. It is also a good source of beta glucan, a type of fiber which is good for heart health and lower cholesterol.
Homemade oat milk is so smooth and creamy without adding any artificial flavours and preservatives. If you like, the oat milk can be sweetened with sugar, maple syrup, honey or brown sugar of your choice.
It is perfect for making breakfast recipes like cereals, smoothies, overnight oats, milkshake coffee, latte and also for making muffin, cupcake and pudding.
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Oat milk is made by soaking the oats in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Then in a blender, grind the soaked oats with water. Strain the mixture 1 to 2 times to get a smooth, creamy milk. That’s how simple it is!
Whether you’re new to dairy free lifestyle, or looking for homemade alternative to store bought milk, then this oat milk recipe is a must try. Oat milk is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant and allergic to nuts.
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Ingredients
- Oats : I have used instant oats. This also works with rolled oats too.
- Water : Water is used for soaking and blending the oats into creamy milk.
- Sweetener : You can use any sweetener like sugar, honey, maple syrup or brown sugar to sweeten the milk.
- Flavouring : Use any flavouring agents like vanilla extract, cardamom powder or cinnamon powder.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Take oats in a bowl. It is better if you use rolled oats.
2)Pour in water over the oats until it is submerged.
3)Mix well. Allow this to soak for 30 minutes.
4)Now the oats is soaked.
5)take the oats in a blender.
6)Puree for few seconds.
7)Now strain this using a sieve.
8)Use a spoon to press and extract as much milk as possible.
9)Now I am adding all the oat pulp back into the blender.
10)pour some water and blend them.
11)Now the oat is blended.
12)Pour it again through the sieve and strain as much as possible.
13)This is oat milk.
14)I like to strain this again to remove any leftover oat pulp.
15)This is raw oat milk.
16)Now you can add sweetener that you like.
17)Add vanilla extract or ground cardamom for flavouring.
18)Mix well. Pop this in fridge and let it chill.
19)Serve cold.
Expert Tips
Soaking : Soak the oats by adding some water and leave it aside for 30 minutes.
Cold water : Don’t blend the oats with warm water, as it releases the starch content from oats which will eventually turn into slimy consistency. So, it is best to use cold water for grinding.
Don’t overblend : Blend the soaked oats for a few seconds. Over blending can turn the oats too slimy.
Storage : Store the raw oat milk in a glass jar and it stays fresh for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Always shake them well before using.
Serving : you can use to make coffee, milkshake, latte, cereals, overnight oats, muffins, cookies and sauces. Or simply enjoy this raw oat milk with sugar and vanilla extract.
FAQ
Q. Can I cook or heat the oat milk ?
Before cooking or heating the oat milk, you need to know some important tips which prevent it becoming slimy. Don’t cook or heat the oat milk at high temperature for a long time. Just gently heat the milk in low to medium heat for a few seconds to enjoy at its best taste and texture.
Q. Can I add flavour to it ?
Yes, you can. After straining the milk add any flavouring agents like cardamom powder, vanilla essence, maple syrup or cocoa powder.
Q. What can I do with leftover pulp ?
Use the strained pulp for making smoothie, muffin, cookies and granola.
Q. How long can I store the oat milk ?
Store the oat milk in a clean airtight container or glass jar. It stays good in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Q. Why does my oat milk turn slimy ?
When you use warm or hot water for blending the oats, it releases a natural starch which turns slimy. So, always use cold water and blend it for 30 to 40 seconds. Don’t over-blend it.
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Homemade Oat Milk Recipe (Raw Oat Milk)
Notes
- Don’t discard the strained oat pulp. Use it for baking like muffin, cupcakes.
- Use muslin cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer to strain the milk.
- The stored oat milk naturally separates, so shake them well before using.
- Add natural flavours like vanilla extract, cardamom powder, saffron, maple syrup, cocoa powder to enhance the taste of oat milk.
- While grinding, add some soaked cashews to make a thick, creamy milk.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Oat Milk Recipe (Raw Oat Milk)
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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