Completely natural, homemade oat milk, without added sugars, is prepared in just a few minutes.
Unlike commercial plant-based drinks, it is free from stabilizers or additives and contains only natural ingredients: oats, water, and a hint of vanilla.
Making it at home is really easy, whether you have a Thermomix or a simple food processor, because it involves grinding the oats, mixing them with water and, if desired, a little oil, and then straining.
The sweetness comes solely from the oats, so we can consider our milk naturally sweet.
Great for all your preparations, at breakfast with coffee, it is prepared really quickly.
READ THE TIPS AND F.A.Q. AT THE END OF THE RECIPE.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 cups
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 oz oat flakes
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp rice oil (optional for a creamier consistency)
- vanilla
Tools
- Chopper
- Food Processor
Steps
Thermomix TM6 or regular chopper.
Powder the oat flakes: 10 sec / speed 8. If you don’t have a Thermomix, grind with a chopper until the flakes are powdered.
Pour cold water, oil, and vanilla and blend for 1 min / speed 9. Without the Thermomix, mix manually or in a blender glass for 1 minute.
Strain into a carafe with a fine-mesh strainer, then pour into a glass bottle and store in the fridge for 4 days, shaking well before use.
Storage:
Store in a glass bottle in the fridge for 4/5 days.
Tips:
If you want it very smooth, you can strain it twice.
The residue (oat okara) can be reused for cookies or pancakes.
If you desire a naturally sweeter taste, you can blend in 1 date or a teaspoon of honey/agave syrup.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use whole oats?
Yes, but the flavor will be slightly more rustic and the color darker.
Can I heat it for cappuccino?
Sure! Shake the bottle before using and heat it gently, without bringing it to a boil.
Why doesn’t it keep like the one in the carton?
Because it is not industrially pasteurized: it contains no preservatives or stabilizers, but with the right precautions, it stays good for up to 5 days.
How do I use the “leftovers”?
The okara, the correct name for what’s left from making oat milk, can be used to make cookies or patties.
