Not even going to lie.
I’m an oat milk fiend.
I mean, can you blame me though??
The stuff is delicious!
Creamy, subtly sweet, and tasty with a variety of foods (cereals, PB&Js, cookies, tea… ).
As well as on its own.
Nice and chilled.
Any who.
As much as I adore Oatly, that ish can be pricey!
Sometimes I’m a lucky duck and snag a few cartons from Grocery Outlet for $1.99, although they often don’t have it in stock.
So what’s a gurl to do?
Whip up gallons of oat milk at home, duh.
It’s not as thicc + creamy as the store-bought variety, although there isn’t any oil involved, so it’s obviously healthier.
And extra fresh!
Yes.
All you have to do it briefly blend up organic rolled oats, chilled filtered water, a little glug of pure maple syrup (date syrup or one soft date), plus a splash of real deal vanilla extract, and a pinch of pink sea salt.
For a lil extra flavor, you know.
Strain that goodness through a nut milk bag, then enjoy!
After popping in the fridge, of course.
P.S. I picked up a nylon Ellie’s Best nut milk bag and it’s worked pretty well! Just be careful not to squeeze the oat pulp, simply let the liquid drip through the bag. If you squeeze, your milk will probably get a little slimy, which is obviously not ideal. Enjoy the leftover pulp blended into a smoothie, or topped with peanut butter, cinnamon, banana, berries and/or chocolate! Yums.
P.P.S. If you want a smaller batch, simply half the recipe. Easy. Your blender may only be able to handle 1/2 cup oats + 3 cups water anyway.
P.P.P.S. Store the milk in a cute (sealed) glass jug in the refrigerator for up to one week, give or take.
Easy Homemade Oat milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic rolled oats (certified gluten-free for a gluten-free recipe)
- 6 cups chilled filtered water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (date syrup, or one large soft date)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pink sea salt
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, blend the ingredients on medium-high for 30 seconds.
- Strain the oat milk through a nut milk bag into a glass pitcher. Do not squeeze the bag. Simply let the milk filter through, gently rotating the bag if necessary.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator. Keeps for one week.
- Enjoy leftover oat pulp in smoothies, or as is topped with nut butter, cinnamon, and or fruit.
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