The Quest For Oat Milk
Its like THE running joke between friends at the mo… who’s found the new stash of (not mentioning names here, special brand of oat milk).
I realised I spent a lot of time, I mean A-L-O-T of time during the week frequenting shops & supermarkets, even bribing friends & family (yes its true).
Then I was like hold on here… I have oats & water at home. How hard can this be?
Did some investigating &…
Put it to the test
I learnt how to make creamy oat milk at home with just 2 ingredients, 1 blender, & in 5 minutes! Take a look
What is oat milk?
Oat milk is simply rolled oats & water blended together then strained to leave the pulp behind. The result is easy, creamy dreamy , DIY oat milk!
How to make oat milk
To make oat milk simply add 100g rolled oats + 1 Litre of water
Blend on high for 30-45 seconds in a high speed blender
Then strain through a clean t-shirt or towel for best results.
ENJOY
It will keep in your fridge for 5 Days sealed (good time to recycle those jars I’ve been hoarding)
Finding nut milk bags in Gib is not easy & I read that they let too much pulp through. Fine mesh strainers also let too much pulp through, so I don’t recommend using them.
This method yields creamy oat milk every time that’s perfect for adding to coffee, builders tea (my fave), matcha, cereal, porridge, baked stuff, granola & much more!
How to make flavoured oat milk
You can also optionally add any of these whilst blending
Sea salt
A date or 2
Vanilla extract
Cacao powder
Berries
Oat milk FAQs
How do you make oat milk not slimy? Over-blending can make the oat milk slimy in texture, which is why I recommend blending for about 30-45 seconds.
Soaking your oats can also make the oats more prone to sliminess. Just add to the blender with water and blend!
Sometimes heating your oat milk can make it become slimy, so I don’t recommend it.
I recommend straining twice to remove any of that excess starch which can also lend to a slimy texture.
I recommend straining with a towel or clean t-shirt as nut milk bags and fine mesh strainers let too much pulp through.
Can you use steel cut or quick oats to make oat milk?
In my experience, rolled oats are the way to go. Steel cut oats are too unprocessed and make less creamy milk. Rolled oats are just right and make nice and creamy oat milk. And quick cooking oats are too finely processed and tend to create slimier oat milk.
Is oat milk gluten-free?
This can be controversial as some consider even gluten-free oats to be problematic for those with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. But in my experience, certified gluten-free oats make oat milk gluten-free
How long does oat milk last?
Well sealed in the refrigerator, oat milk should last about 5 days. You’ll know it’s gone bad when it smells funny.
Why did my oat milk separate?
Separation is totally normal with oat milk and many other dairy-free milks. Simply shake well before use!
Freezer Friendly 1 month
What do you do with the left over pulp?
This recipe doesn’t result in a huge amount of left over pulp. If its against your grain to chuck it, some ideas of what you can do:
Bake some cookies or throw it into some pancakes to create a nuttier tasting version.
I feed It to my mums chickens (but I realise I’m lucky with that).
Can pop it in your compost bin (haven’t seen may in Gib but its uprising).
Its great for your skin in a bath too, can put it in a muslin bag & saves you scrubbing oats from the bath tub after.
Not only did I find recipes but stumbled on this… read more here…
