Homemade Oat Milk
YOU ARE T(OAT)ALLY GOING TO LOVE THIS ONE!
Plant milks are taking the wellness world by storm & oat milk is definitely the front runner right now! With so many options out there as a dairy-free replacement or cows milk, it can be tough to choose the right one, know which is the best tasting & the best for your health.
I have been drinking dairy-free milks for years. Ever since food allergies cropped up in my family when I was in college & even due to preference before then… I’ve been on the dairy free drink train. Just like any wellness trendy item, dairy-free milk products can be deceptively labeled as “healthy” but after looking through the food labels, their true colors (& additives) shine through.
In order to create the same mouth-feel, frothiness, taste & overall look as regular milk, many products have additives, preservatives & other fillers tossed in! Peek on the back of the oat milk you already have in the fridge — check out what’s in there. The list can range from the few simple ingredients it takes to whip these milks to a whole slew of gums & proteins. More on that another day — let’s focus on making your own!
Oat milk is SUPER simple to make, only takes a handful ingredients (only TWO if you want to keep it super basic) & is way cheaper than picking up a container from the fridge at the grocery. Only downside? It can be a little messy! Be extra careful when straining the pulp out — it’s taken me a few practice runs to NOT end up with oat milk all over my counter.
But if you’re looking for a simple, easy & t(oat)ally clean dairy-free milk to keep on hand —this is it! Scroll for the recipe & let’s get milking!
Homemade Oat Milk
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
INGREDIENTS
1 c rolled oats
4 c filtered water
Optional:
1-2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients into a high speed blender.
Blend at a high speed for 3-5 minutes until all oats are pulverized. Mixture will look very frothy.
Using a cheese cloth over a large bowl, carefully pour blended oats into the cheese cloth. Gather into a bag shape & squeeze the liquids out of the mixture, wringing it out into the bowl. *This step can get super messy! Do what works best for you! I poured a small amount at a time, squeezed out the milk & repeated until it was all done!
Store milk in an airtight jar or container for 7-10 days.
Enjoy!
NUTRITION INFO (1 CUP)
Calories: 40, Fat: 1g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: <1g, Sugar: 3g, Added Sugar: 3g, Protein: 1g
*Nutrition facts estimated based on the average of multiple oat milk options.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1 Tbsp. cocoa powder for a chocolate milk
1 tsp. vanilla & an extra Tbsp of maple syrup for a sweeter version
Use 1 pitted date instead of maple syrup
Add a dash of salt
xx,
mallory