How to Make Oat Milk
Servings: 5
Learn how to make oat milk at home that's super creamy, infused with the warm sweetness of maple syrup, a delicate whisper of vanilla, and a subtle hint of coconut. This versatile oat milk recipe can be used in cooking, baking or with chocolate chip cookies. Deliciously creamy and free of gums and fillers.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats or whichever kind you prefer
- 3 cups water + enough water to soak oats
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, unrefined optional
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup optional
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- Pinch sea salt, unrefined optional
Instructions
- Soak steel-cut oats in bowl of water (just enough water to completely cover the oats) for 20 minutes prior to blending. Drain excess water.
- Place soaked oats and 3 cups water in high-speed blender.
- Strain through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth into a wide glass bowl.
- Discard pulp from bag or cheesecloth.
- Rinse the blender and pour the milk back into the blender from the bowl.
- Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla (if using), and salt. Blend for 10 seconds.
Notes
- Save pulp for using in smoothies, baked goods or overnight oats.
- As an alternative to maple syrup, use fresh pitted dates to sweeten instead.
- Alternate flavoring options include 2 Tbsps cacao powder for a chocolate option, or 1/2 cup berries for a berry flavored oat milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 19mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg