Homemade oat milk | vegan

Oat milk has long been my dairy free milk of choice. I've never been a fan of the taste of soya milk and while I love almond milk, I don't like the taste of the cheaper brands. 

While the more expensive brands of almond milk, that don't use the same preservatives, taste lovely, the cost can be prohibitive. They are so pricy!

So oat milk has become our go-to vegan milk alternative. But the cost of buying it adds up. With three kids in the house we can get through a litre, or more, a day.

Homemade oat milk will save you money

Homemade oat milk on the other hand is extremely cheap.

A bag of oats and a jug of water is all you need to make your own delicious oat milk.

I have added a little vanilla extract to this recipe to make the oat milk extra tasty. However, this is optional and can be left out if you prefer.

What to do with your oat milk

• Drink it
• Pour it over cereal
• Make porridge/oatmeal/overnight oats with it
• Use it in coffee - or try my iced coffee
• Bake with it - try these pumpkin muffins
• Make it into smoothies or milkshakes
• Pancakes
• Make a coffee smoothie

Do you need to shake homemade oat milk?

Yes you should always shake your oat milk well before using it.

Oat milk separates while in the bottle. This is true of both homemade and commercial oat milk.

What are the best kind of oats to use to make oat milk?

I usually use porridge oats, also called rolled oats, to make my oat milk.

If you are concerned about pesticide use then use organic oats.

Is oat milk gluten free?

If you use gluten free oats then technically yes, oat milk is gluten free.

However, some people with gluten allergies and intolerances are also sensitive to oats so check first if you're making this for someone else.

What to do with the leftover oat pulp

Once you have made your oat milk you will have some oaty pulp left over. Simply put this into your compost or food waste.

Alternatively you might like to make these chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with your leftover oat milk pulp. 

Are there any downsides to making your own oat milk?

Commercially produced oat milk is fortified with vitamins. Homemade oat milk isn't - so be sure that you're including other sources of these vitamins in your diet.

Otherwise no - making homemade oat milk is easy, cheap and good for you.

Do you need any special equipment to make oat milk?

To make your own oat milk you will need:

• a blender*
• a measuring jug*
• a muslin cloth or nut milk bag*

How to store oat milk

Your homemade oat milk should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. I use a Kilner glass bottle* but you can also buy milk bottles*, which have a wider neck and will be easier to clean.

Store in the fridge for up to five days. Shake before use.

What ingredients do you need to make oat milk?

All you need to make oat milk is:

• 100g oats
• 1 litre water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

How to make oat milk

You will need a blender* to make this recipe.

1. Place all your ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.

2. Pour into a nut milk bag and squeeze the milk into a jug with your hands.

3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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