Ready to learn how to make oat milk? It’s creamy, healthy, and made with 4 ingredients in just 15 minutes. It tastes so good!
Here you’ll learn how to make oat milk, one of the most popular kinds of plant-based milk. It’s light, tasty, and lactose-free, but it’s hard to find store-bought oat milk that is not full of sugar and chemicals.
By making it at home, you’ll make sure that your drink contains only natural and healthy ingredients, and it’ll also be much more affordable! Besides, it’s a great way to start switching from dairy milk to plant-based milk.
To make this homemade oat milk you only need 5 simple and easy to get ingredients and it’s ready in just 15 minutes, which is awesome.
It’s perfect to make plenty of other recipes and you can enjoy it plain or sweetened. Whether you drink it hot or cold, this healthy, soft, and delicious oat milk needs to be a must in your meals!
How to make oat milk – Step by step
- Soak the oats in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain the oats and rinse them.
- Add the oats, 4 cups of clean water (1 liter) and all the remaining ingredients to a blender (photo 1) and blend until smooth (photo 2).
- Strain the milk using a cheesecloth, a strainer, a napkin or a nut milk bag (photos 3 and 4).
- Serve your oat milk hot or cold.
Pro tips
- You can use 1-2 Medjool dates (double the quantity if they are Deglet Nour) or any other sweetener if you like your milk sweet.
- I usually make unsweetened oat milk so I can use it to make savory and sweet recipes.
- Salt is optional, but it enhances the flavor.
- To make the milk, use just 3 cups of water (750 ml), try it and then add more water until you get the taste and thickness you’re looking for.
- Oat milk goes well with everything. Drink it plain, sweetened, with cocoa, or even add it to your coffee or tea to make a healthy and delicious hot beverage for the cold winter days!
- Use the leftover oat pulp to bake spectacular vegan donuts, vegan oatmeal cookies or even make chocolate truffles. You can also add it to your smoothies to incorporate more fiber into your diet.
What is oat milk?
Oat milk is a beverage made from oats and water. It is 100% plant-based and dairy-free, and it works as a great substitute for cow’s milk.
Is oat milk good for you?
Yes, it is! Especially if you make it at home, that way you can make sure to only use whole and healthy ingredients and avoid artificial additives and preservatives. Besides, it will not raise your cholesterol levels.
Is oat milk gluten-free?
Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they sometimes can be contaminated with gluten. So if you have gluten sensitivity or suffer from gluten intolerance, remember to buy certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe.
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How To Make Oat Milk
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- 3–4 cups (1 liter) 1x
- Drink, How-To
- American
- Vegan
Servings 3–4 cups (1 liter) 1x
Ready to learn how to make oat milk? It’s creamy, healthy, and made with 4 ingredients in just 15 minutes. It tastes so good!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (100 g)
- 3–4 cups water (750 ml-1 l), I make my oat milk using 4 cups or 1 liter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or 1–2 Medjool dates (optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the oats in water for at least 30 minutes. I usually soak them overnight, but that’s not necessary.
- Drain the oats and rinse them. Discard the soaking water.
- Add the oats, 3 to 4 cups of clean water (750 ml-1 liter) and all the remaining ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more or less water depending on how thick you like your oat milk.
- Strain the oat milk using a cheesecloth, a strainer, a napkin or a nut milk bag.
- Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can use 1-2 Medjool dates (double the quantity if they are Deglet Nour) or any other sweetener if you like your milk sweet.
- I usually make unsweetened oat milk so I can use it to make savory and sweet recipes.
- Salt is optional, but it enhances the flavor.
- To make this oat milk, use 3 cups of water (750 ml), try it and then add more water until you get the taste and thickness you’re looking for.
- Use the pulp to bake spectacular vegan donuts, vegan oatmeal cookies, or even make chocolate truffles. You can also add it to your smoothies to incorporate more fiber into your diet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250 ml)
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 31.1 g
- Sodium: 10.7 mg
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.7 g
- Fiber: 4.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
Update Notes: This post was originally published in March of 2020, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in February of 2022.
Question: do you use whole oats or oatmeal?
Hi Marc! Oatmeal 🙂 Enjoy it!
I have just made it this morning.I certainly won’t be buying any more carton drinks again.It’s absolutely delicious.
Thank you for the recipe
★★★★★
Hi Sandra! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
Just wondering how long it will keep in the fridge?
Fiddling around with blenders on weekday mornings is not appealing.
Hi Hannah! You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days 🙂
which type of oats do you recommend?
Hi! Maybe instant oats 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I just found it and plan on using it as a much cheaper alternative to buying store bought almond milk. It’s just too pricey needing so many store bought ones. I can also use this make vegan yogurt that I just got a starter culture for. Will it last only 5 days as yogurt too?
Thanks again!
Hi! I haven’t tried it myself so I’m not sure if it will last 5 days as yogurt too. I’m so sorry!