How To Make Oat Milk Homemade Oat Milk Recipe

What’s in this Oat Milk Recipe?

This homemade oat milk recipe is so great to have on hand in your fridge. It has a creamier texture compared to other plant-based milks and its neutral flavor means that it’s super versatile. Learn how to make oat milk with these 3 simple ingredients!

Oats: Rolled, old-fashioned oats are best. Avoid quick-cooking or instant oats, which can lead to slimy oat milk. To ensure this oat milk is gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. Water: Using ice-cold water helps prevent the milk from overheating and turning out slimy. Salt: A pinch of kosher salt enhances the flavor of the oats.

Variations on Homemade Oat Milk

The best thing about learning how to make oat milk is that you can customize it to your flavor preferences. You can add a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup to this oat milk for sweetness and a little bit of pure vanilla extract to make vanilla oat milk. Start with a small amount and add more a little at a time until you reach your desired level of sweetness.

How to Store and Reheat

Now that you’ve learned how to make oat milk, make sure to store it properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.

How to Freeze

While we don’t recommend freezing oat milk for drinking, you can freeze some in an ice cube tray to use in smoothies or to chill your iced coffee without diluting it.

Serving Suggestions

Once you’ve learned how to make oat milk, the possibilities for its use are endless. Oat milk can be used in pretty much any place you would use dairy or other vegan milks. And it’s a great addition to any coffee drink you’re fond of. Just swap the milk in a 1:1 ratio. We love it in an iced chai tea latte, or dairy-free pancakes.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

Making your own oat milk is way more affordable than buying it from the store. Buy a big bag of oats and have at it! It takes no more than 10 minutes to make a batch of this milk and you just need oats, water, and a pinch of salt. Plus, oat milk is full of the good stuff! It’s high in protein and it’s a good source of calcium as well as antioxidants. It’s lower in fat and calories compared to dairy and nut milks.

How to Make Oat Milk Step by Step

Blend the Oats: Place 2 cups of old-fashioned oats, 6 cups of ice water, and ⅛ teaspoon of kosher salt in a large blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Sweeten the Milk: Add 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract (if using) and blend again for 10-15 seconds to incorporate. Strain the Milk: Strain the milk through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Discard the pulp and strain the milk through the sieve again, into a large mason jar or pitcher. Use immediately or seal the container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.