on Jan 15, 2019, Updated Dec 21, 2022 18 Comments Oat milk is one of my favorite milks. It has a wonderful flavor. It’s a delicious plant based, dairy-free and vegan option that’s perfect to add to coffee, eat with cereal or use in some baked goods too. I became a fan many years ago when I tried it in a favorite coffee shop. So of course I decided to make my own oat milk at home. And the result is so good – it’s smooth, creamy, rich and could not be simpler!
Homemade Oat Milk
You can make this very simply with a few basics. My recipe only takes a couple of ingredients along with basic kitchen equipment. It also comes together quickly and is cost effective too. Here’s how I make it.
How to Make Oat Milk
Ingredients:
Just two ingredients are all that are really required to make it. But the optional ingredients I’m sharing add a little more to the flavor that I love.
rolled oats – I prefer high quality, organic rolled oats for a richer flavor. water – use filtered water so there is no taste that may remain from tap water.
sea salt or kosher salt – optional – most of the time, I add a pinch of salt to round out the flavor. vanilla extract – optional – many times I stop at the pinch of salt, but for a faint vanilla flavor, this is delicious added to the recipe. maple syrup – optional – this adds a hint of sweetness that is really good – and it makes a delicious oat milk creamer when added along with all the other ingredients.
Step by Step Instructions:
To make this, you will only need a couple of kitchen tools. A powerful blender (I use a Vitamix), a fine mesh strainer, large bowl, and container to store milk in the fridge. Note – If you are planning to use your oat milk in both sweet and savory dishes, then you may wish to wait til prior to use to add vanilla and maple syrup.
Uses for Oat Milk
As you begin to use your oat milk, shake it well before using. Use as a delicious coffee creamer, make homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk, pour over your favorite cereal or enjoy a cold glass with a Sugar Cookie or two. This milk is also great to make overnight oats and French Toast as well as in baked goods such as my Best Chocolate Cake! Basically use as you would any other milk in a recipe. Just realize that the oat milk does have a distinct oat flavor. Remember you may not want to add to savory dishes if you’ve added the vanilla and maple syrup to your milk. Take a few minutes to try making your own oat milk. Its so easy and delicious – I think you’ll love it! Here’s my Homemade Oat Milk Recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Enjoy!Robyn xo
