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5-Minute Homemade Oat Milk Recipe (Creamiest!)
Making your own oat milk at home is a quick and easy way of making a delicious, creamy alternative to dairy milk. This 5 minute recipe uses just three ingredients: oats, water, and vanilla, which makes it gluten free and vegan-friendly too!
Ingredients
- 3 cups water, filtered
- ⅔ cup rolled oats, certified gluten free
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure, unsweetened
Equipment
- 1 High powered blender
Instructions
- Add water, vanilla extract, and oats to a high-speed blender. Blend the mixture on high speed (speed 8, if you're using Vitamix) for 25 seconds. Be careful not to over-blend, or else the taste will become grainy.
- To achieve a smooth milk consistency, strain the mixture using a double-lined cheesecloth or nut milk bag. Refrain from squeezing as it will result in a grainy texture. The leftover pulp can either be discarded or utilized for another recipe. Wash the cheesecloth thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture back into the cheesecloth and strain it again.
- Transfer the milk into an airtight glass jar that is clean and dry, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Food safe storage
- Oat milk has a short shelf life, so storing it in the fridge for up to 5 days is best. You’ll know it’s time to discard any remaining milk when it develops an off smell or taste.
Substitution don't
- Rolled oats are the best pick for this recipe. I wouldn't recommend using quick oats, steel-cut oats or other types of grains like barley. That's because other types of oats and grains have a different texture and won't give you that smooth, creamy consistency.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 85kcal (4%)Carbohydrates: 14g (5%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Sodium: 12mg (1%)Potassium: 86mg (2%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 0.2gCalcium: 21mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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