Fresh Homemade Oat Milk Recipe Easy Creamy Dairy-Free Milk at Home
A simple and creamy homemade oat milk recipe that is dairy-free, budget-friendly, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for coffee, smoothies, or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 30-60 minutes soaking
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40-70 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Ingredients
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (organic recommended)
- 4 cups (960ml) filtered or cold tap water
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sweetener such as maple syrup, agave, or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Soak the oats: Place 1 cup (90g) of rolled oats in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse the soaked oats thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch.
- Add the soaked oats to a blender with 4 cups (960ml) of fresh water. Add a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds until creamy but not frothy. Avoid over-blending to prevent sliminess.
- Pour the blended mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher. Gently squeeze to extract as much milk as possible.
- Transfer the oat milk to a clean glass bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before each use.
Notes
[‘Rinse soaked oats thoroughly to reduce sliminess.’, ‘Soak oats for 30-60 minutes; longer soaking can cause sliminess.’, ‘Blend gently for about 30 seconds to avoid releasing too much starch.’, ‘Use a nut milk bag for smoother milk; if using a sieve, press gently and consider straining twice.’, ‘Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4-5 days; shake before use.’, ‘Use leftover oat pulp in baking or smoothies to reduce waste.’, ‘Adjust water amount for thicker or thinner milk.’, ‘Avoid boiling oat milk to maintain creamy texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
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