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This easy oat milk recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect to use for a dairy-free and plant-based coffee creamer.
Why Oat Milk?
With so many plant-based milk options, why would you want to consider oat milk?
- Oat milk is nut-free and possibly less allergenic for some people than almond milk or other plant-based milks made from nuts
- Oat milk doesn’t have the potential issues that come from soy milk
- Oat milk has unique nutritional properties. Oats themselves are high in fiber, B vitamins, and minerals
- Oat milk has a neutral flavor and so 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!
How to Make Homemade Oat Milk
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, I just poured the milk through a sieve instead of squeezing through a bag. I have a video below to show you how.
Also, to make sure this recipe is gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
The steps to making this oat milk recipe include:
- Combine the oats, water, and dates in a high-speed blender (like a Blendtec)
- 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
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.
Other dairy-free milk recipes you might like:
- Cashew Milk
- Homemade Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Macadamia Nut Milk
- Vanilla Coconut Milk Beverage
- Vanilla Hemp Milk
Here’s the printable recipe for this Oat Milk Creamer:
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Oat Milk Recipe (Perfect Dairy-Free Creamer)
Prep Time: 5 minutes- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Vegan, dairy-free
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This easy oat milk recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect to use for a dairy-free and plant-based coffee creamer.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups gluten-free 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.
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
My new favorite dairy-free milk!
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Andrea Metlika says
I really appreciate all the information and the step by step directions on this.
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Neha says
Wow I never knew making homemade oats creamer would be so easy and uses only 3 ingredients. I am totally trying it out!
Heidy L. McCallum says
I have never had Oat Milk aka Creamer, how interesting and this would be considered Vegan too! Thanks for teaching me something new today that I had no idea about. I loved all the information and tips too.
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Beth says
We have some milk sensitivities in my home so I’m excited to give this a try! Thank you for making it easy for a beginner to give this a try!
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
I especially love all of the dates in this! So nutritious!
Donna says
I have a non high speed blender. How do I use it to make oat milk?
Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
That should be fine! Just blend it until it gets fairly creamy and then push the milk through a fine-mesh sieve.