Homemade Oat Milk Recipe - Real + Vibrant (2024)

FAQs

How to fortify homemade oat milk? ›

To fortify homemade oat milk, you can blend supplements or vitamin powder (like vitamin D, B2, B12) into the milk. Alternatively, you can purchase the vitamin/s as drops (which will impact the flavor less but cost more).

You can also create foam using a cafetiere! Warm up your oat milk and add it to your empty cafetiere then pump the plunger up and down until you start to see a good amount of foam.

It's linked to cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. What does oat milk have to do with it? It's higher in starch (a carb) than some other nondairy milks, and starch is converted into simple sugars when you digest it. That raises your blood sugar.

A ratio of 1 cup of oats to 4 cups of water will make 4 cups of oat milk. Add cane sugar or vanilla to taste or leave it out if you prefer it unsweetened. Use cold or ambient temperature water. Heat negatively affects the oat milk's consistency and can cause a slimy or chalky texture.

The secret ingredient to making creamy oat milk? Drumroll please... after testing I found that adding ¼ unsweetened shredded coconut made the oat milk extra rich and creamy! You do not taste the coconut flavor, it's just a quick simple hack that really takes this oat milk recipe to the next level.

In terms of uses, fortified milk is utilized in the same way as unfortified varieties, such as for drinking or cooking. To fortify milk, vitamin A palmitate and vitamin D3 are added. These are the most active and absorbable forms of these nutrients (4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).

Lecithin is a naturally occurring compound that attracts both water and fatty substances and will stop your non-dairy milk from separating. Moreover, lecithin is a natural ingredient that exists within the body. Soy lecithin is the cheapest and most widely available option.

You need to use rolled, not steel-cut oats. I would also suggest using organic. The oil makes the oat milk creamier, but you can omit if preferred. You can also skip the maple syrup.

Incorporate more fat into your brew

To formulate oat milk that can steam and stretch into an Instagrammable froth, and avoid them without rising store-bought prices, do what Oatly does and add a neutral-tasting oil to your homemade oat milk.

Beta-glucan fiber in oat milk provides prebiotics too, which fuel your body's probiotics and help these friendly cultures of bacteria survive and thrive in the long run. Over time, consuming foods like oat milk that beta-glucan has also been connected to enhanced gut health and immunity.

What should not be in oat milk? ›

Just like cow's milk, which contains added hormones and antibiotics that are bad for you, plant-based m*lks can also be bad if they contain emulsifiers, carrageenan, added sugars and other additives.

Oat milk may cause spikes in glucose, and current controversy also lies in the seed oils used in oat milk to achieve its prized creamy texture – which some believe to cause inflammation in the body. Fair or not, these claims are causing division amongst consumers.

It's thicker than almond milk (and, for my nut-free friends, oat milk doesn't have any nuts) and is much cheaper to make, too. Oats, especially when bought in bulk, are very inexpensive, making them perfect for those who are on a budget, or otherwise want to save a little $$$.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and strain the milk without pushing any excess pulp through the strainer. This will create a creamier texture that's not gritty or gummy.

Making your own oat milk is easy, but homemade oat milk generally doesn't last as long as store-bought. James says a realistic estimate is three to five days in the fridge.

Oat milk is often fortified with calcium and vitamin D, both of which can benefit your bones. Calcium is essential for strong and healthy bones because it's the main mineral used to form them.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of calcium carbonate powder (such as this one) per batch, it'll provide the same amount of calcium as cow's milk. You could also add a drop or two of liquid Vitamin D3. (Here's a vegan option for liquid Vitamin D).

By fortifying your homemade plant milk with nutritional yeast, fortified plant-based milk, calcium supplements, and other nutrient supplements, you can ensure that it contains all the necessary nutrients for a healthy diet.

Fortified Milk: Add 3-4 tablespoons (15g-20g) of pea protein powder to 1 pint of your chosen milk-alternative. Whisk until dissolved. This can then be kept in the fridge to be used throughout the day.