First, position yourself so that you’re under the oat. Next, pull really hard. Really hard.
Ok, backtrack. Milking an oat is nothing like milking a cow!
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So many of you were interested in the Raw Cashew Milk the other day that I figured it’s high time to post another “milk” recipe onto which I’ve been holding: Liquid Oatmeal, also known as oatmeal milk.
Oh look, it’s yet another oatmeal recipe to add to my “oatmeal recipes” tab.
Goodness knows it’s getting crowded over there.
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Liquid Oatmeal (i.e. “Oatmeal Milk”)
Makes a little over 2 cups
- 1 serving oats, or spelt flakes, kamut flakes, oat bran, etc. (40g uncooked)
- 1 and 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup more water (or a non-dairy milk)
- salt
- optional: fruit, sweetener, extracts
Cook the oats, with 1 and 3/4 cup liquid and a little salt (I use just under 1/4 tsp) for 4 minutes, watching so it doesn’t boil over. Fridge, uncovered (It looks soupy, but that’ll evaporate). The next day, transfer to your blending gadget (such as a Magic Bullet short cup) with more liquid, depending on how thick you want the final result. (I use 1 and 1/8 cup water.) Also, add any optional ingredients and a tiny sprinkle of salt. Blend.
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This milk is great as a smoothie base. Imagine: drinking an oatmeal smoothie!! It’s also a terrific dairy-milk substitute for recipes, or you can drink it plain. And, thanks to the oats, the recipe offers fiber, protein, and numerous vitamins. But I eat so much oatmeal as it is, that when I make this particular recipe, I often stick to spelt flakes or kamut for variety. I’ve even tried it with oat bran, which is really yummy. (When I make it with oat bran, I add fruit and eat it in a bowl; it’s kinda like a whipped Cream of Wheat pudding.)
Try it with cookies…
Above, three little Raw Chocolate Chip cookies.
They’re awaiting an oatmeal-milk bath!
Have you ever tried oatmilk? And what’s your favorite milk substitute?
I tried commercial oatmilk once, a long time ago. But it was way too sweet for me. Why on earth do they feel a need to stick 20 grams of sugar into a serving of non-dairy milk to make it taste good? Is that really necessary? (Yes, I’m aware that the above recipe isn’t raw. Here’s my Raw Oatmilk recipe.)
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My favorite non-dairy milk is hemp milk. But it’s super expensive so I’ve been looking for a recipe for another type, and your oatmilk one looks great!
I’ve never tried oatmilk but have wanted to..but I can’t imagine there’d be any protein in it. My favorite milk sub for a long time was soy until I realize I *may* have a slight intolerance to it. So right now I’m drinking Lactaid. I know it’s not a milk substitute but it seems to not hurt my tummy 😛
Oh but there IS protein in it! Surprisingly, just 1/3 cup raw oats has 6 grams of protein :).
I’ve never tried oatmilk, but I do love my oats! I’ll have to try this soon 🙂
Oats and other hot cereals are some of my favorite sources of protein – but recently I job-shadowed a dietitian who said that grains “are not considered a protein” (gasp!). I was shocked to say the least!
Maybe she meant that they aren’t considered a protein on the food guide pyramid? Certainly, it can’t be contested that they have protein and thus contribute to one’s daily protein needs.
Surprisingly, she told me that she doesn’t consider whole grains to contribute any protein at *all*! Maybe she should eat more oatmeal 🙂
“Eat more oatmeal” haha the cure for everything. I have no idea how she could say that something proven to have protein really doesn’t. But I guess we’re all entitled to our own opinions! I’ve never had a problem getting enough protein, even though I hardly eat any tofu/soy/meat analogs… so the grains must be doing their job for me ;).
Wow..this sounds REALLY good xx
I’m soooo going to have to make this!! I just ordered a magic bullet and it should be arriving early next week 🙂 I can’t wait! I have to look on your recipe tabs for the cashew milk recipe also 😉
Never tried oat milk! But the way you put it, it sounds kind of appealing now… I’d love to try an oat-smoothie! Bet that would make for a filling and convenient breakfast. 🙂 With cookies on the side, of course. (Milk and cookies, whee~) And it’d still be healthy… Awesome! Heheh.
Yum! I love the packaged oat milks, but I haven’t them in forever…and since I’ve switched to unsweetened soymilk, I bet the sweet oat milk would be too sweet for me. I’ll have to try makin’ my own. I wish I had a Magic Bullet…
I have tried commercial oatmilk but it is too sweet for me. I’ll have to give your oatmeal milk a try. It sounds like a great base for a smoothie. 🙂
I’ve never tried oat milk before but this sounds so good, especially in a smoothie!!! My favorite non-dairy milk is almond milk for sure!!!
Oh wow, I love this idea!
I’ve never had oat milk before. I usually stick to rice milk. I used to drink soy milk all the time, but then woke up one day and decided I didn’t like it anymore.
You should make chocolate oat milk!
Holy (vegan) cow! How did that thought not cross my head?! Look what going back to school has done to my sanity!
Yeah I do make this! I make it with cocoa powder, though! It tastes like chocolate pudding:)
Mmmm chocolate oatmeal pudding!!
Cool idea. I’m trying to find a good local substitute for all the milk alternatives out there, and this might do the trick.
Great visual, by the way, milking an oat. Wasn’t there some movie a few years back that proclaimed you could milk anything, really 🙂
Haha “Meet the Parents”
I’ve never tried commercial oatmilk, but once I made strawberry oat milk. Twas good. I usually stick to almond or rice milk, though
YAY for this idea. I am trying to stretch my budget and buying milk substitutes are definitely not helping, especially since I use them primarily for baking….this is a great economical solution-cant wait to try it.