How to Make Oat Milk
Discover how to make oat milk at home with this quick, budget-friendly recipe that’s perfect for dairy-free diets. Made with just a handful of pantry staples—rolled oats, filtered water, and a pinch of salt—this creamy, plant-based milk is ready in under 10 minutes. Add a touch of sweetness with maple syrup or honey and a dash of vanilla extract for a customized flavor boost. The recipe emphasizes simple, foolproof techniques like blending for the perfect texture and straining for smooth, silky results. Ideal for lattes, smoothies, or pouring over cereal, homemade oat milk is a versatile, eco-friendly, and delicious alternative to store-bought options. Keep it fresh for up to five days in the fridge and enjoy a naturally creamy, wholesome beverage anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 4 cups Filtered water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Optional sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Add 1 cup of rolled oats, 4 cups of filtered water, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sweetener (such as maple syrup or honey) and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract for additional flavor.
Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds. Do not overblend, as this can make the oat milk slimy.
Place a nut milk bag, fine-mesh strainer, or thin kitchen towel over a bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through it to strain out the oat pulp.
Gently squeeze or press the pulp to extract as much liquid as possible without forcing it through, to avoid getting a gritty texture in the milk.
Transfer the strained oat milk to a clean bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake or stir before using, as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
