This Ultra Creamy Homemade Oat Milk is the perfect plant-based milk option and is sure to become the newest craze in your household. Completely versatile and enjoyed in anything that requires milk, this recipe is one that will be the staple for everyone involved. Simply soak your oats for a few minutes, drain, rinse, blend, and strain. Completely Gluten-Free, Nut-free, and Vegan!
This Ultra Creamy Homemade Oat Milk is definitely a recipe that has become a staple for me these days. Lately, I’ve noticed a major trend of homemade milks and I actually can admit that I’ve never attempted to make my own!
Honestly, I think that this is mostly due to the fact that I have 2 main brands that are my go-to when it comes to plant-based milks—Califia Farms and So Delicious and they’re amazing, so why make my own, right? Haha. Whelp. I’ve since given into the trend and I must say that I’m glad I did.
Making my own Oat Milk was such an experience, although the steps are minimal and the ingredients are literally only a handful and the process is SUPER EASY. However, the perfecting of it takes a few tries since the slightest offset can create a completely different outcome when it comes to texture—think ooey gooey milk instead of creamy. I know.
GF rolled oats
Filtered water
Agave
Dates
Vanilla extract
Sea salt
Ground Cinnamon
If you aren’t familiar, oats are super nutritious! They include a great source of carbs, fiber (the soluble kind!), protein, and fat. In addition, they are loaded with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant.
Other great benefits:
When properly stored in the refrigerator, oat milk lasts for up to 1 week, at best. Usually, I like to consume my batch within the first 2-3 days. The great thing is that making a new batch isn’t hard at all.
Of course, it depends on your preference and time. However, making anything homemade gives you more control in the ingredients used. Store-bought oat milk might be filled with added sugars, thickeners, and salts, which aren’t that good for you, depending on the brand.
Absolutely! Dates are a great sweetener option, however, if you aren’t a fan of their taste or might be allergic to them, you can simply adjust the amount of Agave used as a replacer.
Yup! To ensure that your oats blends to an incredibly smooth consistency along with your other ingredients, it’s super important that you let your oats soak in fresh water for 15-20 minutes.
When it comes to most plant-based milks, there is always some form of controversy! The most popular—Almond Milk has now gotten a lot of bad rap for not being as healthy as we thought (that’s a whole other topic!), therefore, Oat Milk as the newest trend has become the New It!
While I still use Almond Milk (pretty heavily in my recipe, I must add!), Oat Milk is definitely a great option for those who are allergic or intolerant to dairy and even gluten (ensuring that you purchase the GF version of your oats).
Oat Milk also has a great source of fiber (obviously from the oats) and B Vitamins, and other great minerals. Lastly, they are great at providing energy since they are higher in carbohydrates.
Lately, I’ve been asked for advice on keeping things interesting, especially when eating a plant-based or vegan diet. While I’m not a total Herbivore, my family and I make a commitment to eating most things that are Vegan. To start, I’d recommend reading our latest article, How to Best Transition into a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet, which best explains how to keep your focus and continue on with eating healthy.
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Nice recipe! I can’t wait to try this homemade oat milk. I need to find the ingredients so I can make it this weekend.
Hi I am going to try this method of making oat milk but I’m a little confused by the first step. You said to soak the oats in the water and then drain, do you disgard the drained water and keep the oats? Then when you say put all ingredients in a blender does that mean the oats you have just soaked and rinsed with 5-6 cups of fresh water? Thanks
Hi Kyla! I’m so sorry for any confusion! You can actually drain, rinse, and then drain again, discarding of the drained water. When adding all ingredients to the blender, you’ll be adding the 5-6 cups of fresh water! I do hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
I struggle majorly with foods and allergies – soy and almond milks are out, so this is something I definitely can do! Thank you for the recipe!
No worries at all! I know how hard it is to find recipes for major food allergies! I do hope that you get a chance to give this a try!
Wow! I have never heard of this but now I’m super curious to try! It looks so creamy – yum!
I have never had oat milk, but I think I would like it! I am going to try this with the kids over spring break!
I do hope that you enjoy it as much as I did! It’s so easy and so good!
I need to try this! I’ve never made my own milk.
Yes, I definitely recommend! It’s so good!
I love Homemade milk. This oat milk looks so rich, creamy and delicious. Yum
Homemade milk is my new fave! This is so good, trust me!
This sounds super easy and it does look very creamy.
Yes! It really is easy! I hope that you get a chance to give it a try!