Since I've been trying to cut down my dairy consumption*, I've been experimenting with different kinds of milks (see my almond milk recipe here). The only non-dairy milk available here is soy, which I don't mind using as a cooking ingredient, but I'm still looking for milk that I can drink on its own. Oat milk is incredibly simple to make - all you have to do is soak, blend, and strain. It provides fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, and folic acid, and is low in cholesterol.
*If you're interested in why it might be a good idea to limit the dairy products in your diet, let me know and I'll put some information in my next Sunday Musings post!
*If you're interested in why it might be a good idea to limit the dairy products in your diet, let me know and I'll put some information in my next Sunday Musings post!
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Oat Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 cups water
- 1+ tsp agave nectar/maple syrup/raw cane sugar/other sweetener (optional, to taste)
Method
- Pour the oats into a big bowl and top with water. Place in the fridge for 24-36 hours.
- Blend the oats and the soaking water together, then strain the mixture into a jug.
- Stir in the sweetener (optional). If you're going to use the milk for cooking purposes only, you probably don't need the sweetener, but for drinking and using with cereal, it is much tastier with a tablespoon or so of something sweet.
You are never too old for milk and cookies! I used the oat milk as a substitute for almond milk in these vegan peanut butter cookies and they turned out really well.
Oat milk is very versatile: you can use it on cereal, in smoothies, in baked goods, and more. I'm going to try it with some granola for breakfast!
Now I've got to try my hand at making my own rice milk (who knew there were so many dairy substitutes?)...
Leia you are so innovative. Love this recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Thanks for the tip! Will try to make your peanut butter vegan cookies soon :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, Maybe
Oh yum.
ReplyDeleteYou should also try the almond milk on Joy the Baker. I haven't tried it yet but it is supposed to be amazing x
You are very innovative indeed! Kisses :)
ReplyDeleteWhy r u cutting down the consumption of dairy products? Your recipies are always good!
ReplyDeleteYou know I don't think I've ever tried oat milk...just soy and almond. Interesting, I shall have to try it out!
ReplyDeletexoxo ~ Courtney
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I am definitly going to try. Yumy!!!
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I've never actually had oat milk before! It sounds pretty simple, I might have to give this a try! Also those cookies look so yummy!
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ReplyDeleteI have been on holiday in the Caribbean so have not been able to reply.
Those peanut butter cookies look delish! Have to make them soon.
JTwisdom
http://bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com
you are so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! I used to eat oatmeal but I never knew that you could make milk out of oats.
ReplyDeleteMmm cookies and milk!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering why I wan't getting your blog in my feed recently (who knows!) and hope all is well!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
This is fascinating, had no idea you could concoct a substitute for milk this way. Smart, resourceful and beautiful!
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That's so interesting, I have never heard of oat milk. I really want to try some...
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of such a thing! Sounds interesting...and tasty actually.
ReplyDeleteThe other day Andrew and I made a shake, I wanted it to be mostly fruit, oatmeal and flaxseed. He thought it would be gross. Well it wasn't! (I was thinking of you when I added the Flaxseed. lol)
Also, did you still have questions for your wedding makeup? How is that going?
I know I said I'd get a video together for you, but I don't think I'll get that done in time. But I can explain it if you'd like. :) Then again, I don't remember the date you are getting married. :)
Leia! I am going to have to try this! I am not a fan of soy although like you, I think it is great for baking but- I love this idea of drinking more oats!
ReplyDeleterice milk doesnt taste as good as cow milk..
ReplyDeletebut it's okay i guess :)
i prefer soymilk.. lol
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Interesting. I drink soy milk.
ReplyDeletehave you tried almond milk? it's sweet but pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI love almond & soy milk but have never tried oat milk. I might try this, since it seems pretty straightforward. + I already have agave nectar :)
ReplyDeleteRice milk is so so yummy! I always buy the Trader Joes kind. It's so silly that I drink all these alternatives when I'm not vegan or lactose intolerant. I love how they taste though... :)
that's such a great idea darling.
ReplyDeletehope you're having a good week so far.
xx
oh yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That is too cool that you make your own milk!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of oat milk- and my dad is a major foodie (so I know rice, soy, almond, goat, etc). This seems really interesting- I'll have to look into it. =-) It's always so interesting to see your recipes. And next year I have a kitchen instead of a meal plan, so I can actually try your recipes!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou put me to shame. I am SO LAZY I don't think I could ever make my own milk. Lol. It does look delicious though. Those cookies look yummy as well. :)
ReplyDeletecookies look so good!!!! oat milk is easy to make huh!! wow
ReplyDeleteThe oat milk recipe is great and easy to follow and understand. Thanks for your enthusiasm!
ReplyDeleteNina :)
Perth
Found you on Pinterest and wanted to thank you so much for this recipe! My son is lactose intolerant and rice milk is expensive, he doesn't like soy milk. He loves the rice milk bu haven't been able to get the texture right with the homemade version and homemade almond milk doesn't keep very long. I hadn't heard of oatmilk til now so thanks, headed to the kitchen now to get a batch soaking :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to give this a try. I love chilled chocolate soy milk (Trader Joe's brand), and while I think the almond milk is tasty, it's all about the fat for me! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely prepare this milk as you have provided recipe of this milk in a beautiful and easy manner.This is quite easy to prepare and we can prepare them easily through thinks available in our house commonly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe and the pictures. I don't drink milk anymore and was annoyed at the amounts of salt and added sugar in the packages of oat milk at the store. Thanks to you I will be able to make organic oat milk with Stevia and NO SALT!
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