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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    How to Make Homemade Oat Milk [Nut Free]

    Published: Mar 24, 2019 · Modified: May 26, 2020 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    For anyone looking for a nut free plant milk option, homemade oat milk is for you. It’s allergen friendly, creamy, and delicious!

    homemade oat milk pouring into coffee

    We use a lot of almond and cashew milk in our house, but I finally decided to expand our horizons and try something new. Oat milk is really simple to make, like most plant milks, and it’s a great way to ensure there are no added preservatives or fillers when compared to store bought options.

    homemade oat milk in pitcher beside mug of coffee

    How to make homemade oat milk

    Quite simply! Only two ingredients required, plus an optional third.

    First soak your oats for about 30 minutes before draining and adding them to a high speed blender.

    Then add your fresh water and maple syrup if using, and process until smooth.

    Do not over process! Very important not to over process your milk, as it tends to get “slimy” if you blend for too long. So only until smooth.

    oat milk prep steps collage

    Once smooth, you’ll need to strain your milk at least twice through a fine metal strainer, or use a cheesecloth. Store your milk in a lidded pitcher or container for up to 5 days.

    straining oat milk through metal strainer into pitcher

    How to use homemade oat milk?

    You can use your homemade oat milk in almost any way you’d use any other milk.

    However, I don’t recommend it for making hot chocolate or other beverages that would require the milk to be heated up excessively. This will change the texture of the oat milk, adding some lumps and possibly some slimy texture. So any cold application works best, like in cereal or smoothies. I also enjoy this milk in my morning coffee!

    cup of coffee with homemade oat milk

    How do you enjoy your oat milk? Let me know in the comments below. And don’t forget to check out my other plant based milk recipe for Easy Homemade Cashew Milk.

    homemade oat milk pouring into coffee

    Homemade Oat Milk [Nut Free]

    Homemade oat milk is the perfect solution to a nut free plant based milk. Use it in almost any application as you would another milk.
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Soaking Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 35kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup rolled oats, gluten free if preferred soaked for 30 minutes
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
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    Instructions

    • Drain and rinse your oats and transfer them to a high powered blender, along with the water and maple syrup. Blend on high speed until smooth, without over processing. Over processed oat milk tends to get "slimy".
    • Strain your milk 2-3 times in a fine metal strainer or use a cheesecloth. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    Oat milk may separate while sitting the fridge. If so, give it a quick shake or stir before using.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Gail Thieme Kelly

      May 03, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      After mixing wet and dry ingredients together for your CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES it was very runny. Being a lousy baker I checked to make sure all the amounts were right. I let it sit for about 8 minutes and they turned out delicious! Thank you!

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      • Rosa

        May 03, 2021 at 12:28 pm

        So glad you enjoyed Gail. 🙂

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    2. Tara

      March 24, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make — thanks for the helpful tips!

      Reply
      • rosa

        March 25, 2019 at 8:26 am

        You’re welcome Tara!

        Reply
    3. Noelle

      March 24, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love oat milk but I have never made my own before! How exciting I will definitely be trying this 🙂

      Reply
      • rosa

        March 25, 2019 at 8:26 am

        Hope you enjoy Noelle!

        Reply
    4. Veena Azmanov

      March 24, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      Such healthy option and great information too. Have to try making it at home. Looks delicious and best for a healthy breakfast too.

      Reply
      • rosa

        March 25, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Thanks Veena, hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Courtney

      March 24, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      I love oat milk and can’t purchase it in stores where I live. Making it at home is easy and cost efficient. I do suggest running the milk through cheesecloth though, I find it a bit gritty without that step.

      Reply
    6. Alyssa

      March 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to try this! Making my own non-dairy milks always seems so intimidating, but this actually looks doable, and delicious too.

      Reply
      • rosa

        March 25, 2019 at 8:26 am

        Thanks Alyssa, hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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