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Make Your Own Oat Milk In Five Minutes

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The use of plant-based milk is on the rise. More and more people are opting for non-dairy alternatives like almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and even rice milk. These plant-based options offer a variety of benefits, both health and environmental, but most of them are too time- or labor-intensive to DIY.

Oat milk, however, is a shining example of non-dairy milk that is quick, cheap, and easy to whip up in your own kitchen. Plus, it is much more sustainable than some of its nut-based counterparts like almond milk, as it requires a lot less water to produce.

Another eco-friendly advantage to oat milk is that its ingredients do not have to be shipped from far-away tropical countries or fragile ecosystems like coconut or soy milk. Instead, they can be locally sourced from small farmers, meaning that everyone’s a winner.

Oats in field. Source: Unsplash.
Oats in field. Source: Unsplash.

Many prefer oat milk to other non-dairy alternatives because of IT. IS. SO. CREAMY. And it has a delicious taste that is not overpowering but also not so subtle that it gets lost among other stronger flavors.

Making your own oat milk at home is as simple as it gets. I love any kitchen hack that will save me money and/or time, and this recipe ticks both those boxes. It’s also helped me out of a couple of panicked breakfast moments, after opening the fridge to find there was no milk for my cup of tea. (As a Brit, the idea of drinking an English breakfast tea without milk of some kind is mildly repulsive to me.)

Thankfully, within a matter of minutes, calm and serenity were restored as I blitzed together some oat milk and happily sipped my morning caffeine fix.

Oat milk is not only good for your wallet and the planet, but it’s also great for your health. Oats are among the most nutritious of all grains. They are a good source of carbs and fiber and contain more protein and fat than most grains. Oats are rich in a certain group of antioxidants that may help lower blood pressure levels too.

Oats. Source: Unsplash.
Oats. Source: Unsplash.

Only two ingredients are needed to make your own oat milk. The trick to getting a perfect consistency is to drain the oats after soaking them. This will help prevent the milk from becoming gloopy or gluey.

Once you’ve made the milk, transfer it to a reusable jar or container and store it in the fridge. It should keep for up to five days. The best part about making this yourself is that you can make as much or as little as you want, depending on how much milk your house gets through.

Another tip with oat milk is to ensure you do not over blend or heat it, otherwise, it may turn gloopy. You can also play around with this recipe and add a few extras if you fancy, like vanilla extract or cocoa powder for chocolate milk.

Baking with oat milk. Source: Pexels.
Baking with oat milk. Source: Pexels.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup oats
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 pitted date or 1 tablespoon natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup
  • A pinch of salt
Method:
  1. Soak the oats in some water for 15 minutes. Drain well and rinse the oats.
  2. Add the oats, water, salt, and sweetener to a high-speed blender. Blend for about a minute or until well mixed. Be careful not to overdo the blending, as this can affect the texture.
  3. Check the sweetness and adjust to your preferences if necessary. Next, strain the milk into a container through a nut milk bag, fine towel or another thin piece of cloth to remove any residue or lumps. This may require straining twice if you want really smooth milk.
  4. Transfer to your reusable jar or bottle and store in the fridge.

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Written by Hannah Blanton

Hannah is a writer, reader, linguist, wife and dog fanatic from the UK. She is currently based in Calgary, where she lives with her Canadian husband and has to frequently try not to accidentally offend Canadians with her dry British humour. When she's not working, she likes to spend time dreaming about how to make the world a better place and expand her writing career. A graduate of Durham University in Modern Languages, Hannah has spent a lot of time working and travelling abroad trying to perfect her French and Spanish accents and language skills, as well as dutifully testing out all manner of tapas, French cuisine and patisseries. She also has her own blog, Ripple Justice, a platform focusing on social and environmental issues to help inform and encourage people to make a difference. She is a firm believer that protecting our planet inherently means protecting its people too, and so you'll often see her finding new and creative ways to minimize waste, make delicious meat-free meals and seek social justice in her local community and beyond.

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