Easy Oat Milk Creamer Recipe
This easy oat milk creamer recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect to use in coffee or other beverages. Make this budget-friendly recipe in 10 minutes or less!
Recipe Highlights
With so many plant-based milk options, why would you want to consider oat milk for your coffee creamer?
- Oat milk is naturally nut-free and possibly less allergenic for some people than almond milk or other plant-based milks made from nuts.
- It’s also soy-free so doesn’t have the potential issues that come from soy milk.
- Oats have unique nutritional properties and are high in fiber, B vitamins, and minerals.
- Oat milk has a neutral flavor; it’s non-offensive and blends in with whatever recipe you’re using it in.
In short, oat milk is perfect for a no dairy diet and as your new favorite coffee creamer.
Recipe Steps
Making oat milk is similar to the process of making almond milk, although you won’t need a nut milk bag. Since oat milk has the tendency to get slimy, it’s best to just pour the blended oats and water through a sieve instead of squeezing through a bag.
Also, to make sure this recipe is gluten-free, always use certified gluten-free oats.
The steps to making this oat milk recipe include:
Step One
Combine the oats, water, and dates in a high-speed blender (like a Blendtec) and process for 15 seconds.
As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Pour the milk through a strainer and use a spatula to gently push it through.
Step Three
Transfer the oat milk to a container with a lid. Use immediately or save any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Since my recipe includes two Medjool dates, the oat milk is slightly sweet and perfect for using in a latte or your favorite hot beverage.
FAQs
No, steel cut oats won’t work for oat milk as they are too dense to be blended up properly.
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PrintEasy Oat Milk Creamer Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy oat milk creamer recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect to use in coffee or other beverages. Make this budget-friendly recipe in 10 minutes or less!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 3 cups filtered water
- 3 pitted Medjool dates
Instructions
- Combine the oats, water, and dates in a high-speed blender.
- Process for 15 seconds.
- Pour the milk through a strainer and use a spatula to gently push it through.
- Transfer the oat milk to a container with a lid.
- Use immediately or save any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Dairy-Free
Keywords: oat milk, how to make oat milk, oat milk recipe
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DELICIOUS!!! This was so easy too! Thank for the step by step directions. I made it in a Nutribullet and also used 1 T.of maple syrup instead of dates. I have a new creamer for my coffee that is so creamy!
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Woo-hoo! I’m so glad you liked it, Ally. Enjoy!
I only have steel cut oats. Will this work for this recipe?
Thanks,
No, I’m sorry, steel cut oats won’t work for this recipe. They are too dense to get blended up.
I find my steel cut groats work when I soak them overnight. A little more bulk to move around the strainer results.
Ohhh, thanks for sharing that Caroline! I’m thrilled to know that steel cut oats work too!
I ran my steel cut oats and water for 40 seconds with my Vitamix and some syrup, and I’m super pleased with the quality of milk I got from it. I strained it about 4 times, but that’s just my preference.
I’m going to try it! I thought for some reason it wouldn’t work, but now I’m intrigued! Thanks for sharing.
does this curdle in hot coffee, like other dairy-free milks?
It doesn’t for me!
Wow! It worked! I sweetened with maple syrup and pushed the mixture through with a spoon. Thank you!
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Woo-hoo! I like your idea to sweeten it with maple syrup.
Actually steel cut oats are much better for making creamer or milk, you just need to soak them for 4 hours first, and then thoroughly rinse them. I have found using them instead of rolled oats produces a much cleaner, slime-free result.
That is great news, Karen! Thanks for sharing that. I will give it a try!
Does the dates affect the flavor if I wanted to use it for cooking?
Yes I would leave them out if you want to use the oat milk for a savory recipe.