Making your own oat milk means you'll have a creamier, richer product for mixing into coffee. This recipe lays out the basic formula, but you can flavor it with additional ingredients like cocoa powder, cinnamon, or coconut flakes.
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the oats and 4 cups cold water and stir to combine. Allow to soak at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
Step 2
Drain the oats (discarding the water) and rinse them. Transfer the oats to a blender, add 4 cups fresh water, and the salt and/or sweetener, if using. Blend until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and chill. Keeps up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Shake before using.
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Reviews (9)
Back to TopAn update--I thought I had done the trick with the Ninja (see below) but, no. The next morning I took out my oat milk to add to my coffee and found it had separated. I shook it well, but the result was a bit thick and sludgy with a slimy mouthfeel in my latte. Back to the drawing board. I didn't down rate this recipe because I think it is probably my equipment at issue.
ksadamson
idaho
1/18/2021
This may help those who didn't care for this but who really like oat milk. I don't have a Vitamix, so I desperately tried this in a regular blender--terrible. My brilliant husband reminded me that we have a Ninja, rarely used in the back of the cupboard. I made a half recipe in two batches--great! The a tiny pinch of salt and a dab of honey add a lot of depth, so don't leave them out! It's not messy to make at all and quite easy. I use oat milk in my coffee every morning and am hoping this will reduce my plastic waste.
ksadamson
idaho
1/17/2021
Holy Cow! I made this oat milk as a substitute for milk for a birthday cake I was making for a lactose intolerant child. After blending the soaked oats and clean water I put it through a fine sieve. The very fine “silt” that was left (about 2/3 cup) I put in the microwave with about a quarter cup of the oat milk and a tablespoon of maple syrup. I heated for a minute on high, stirred in a bit more oat milk and I had Maypo! You have to be a certain age to remember that instant oatmeal cereal from the 50’s and 60’s, but as soon as I tasted it, I was sure. So was my husband. The texture and flavour were instantly identifiable.
mcinerneydeb1139
Ontario, Canada
12/27/2020
before making this I had never tried oatmilk I was more of an almond gal but this recipe UGHH SO GOOD! I added some cinnamon and a bit more maple syrup because I planned to put it in my coffee, definitely a better (creamyyy) consistency than almond.
amggiles2156
burlington, vt
7/16/2020
This turned out creamy for me. My guess is you need a powerful blender (Vitamix, Ninja, etc.) and that poor review was due to that.
Anonymous
Portland, ME
5/15/2020
I used Bob's Red Mill extra thick rolled oats, soaked for a full hour, rinsed once, blended for 2 minutes, and strained all as directed. It turned out well. Nice oat flavor and a pleasant thickness and creaminess.
criegelman
Steamboat Springs, CO
3/3/2020
Thanks for that review. I won't waste my ingredients.
Anonymous
Cleveland Oh
2/28/2020
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