Can I use rolled oats for this recipe?

Yes, but they tend to create more of a slimy texture than steel cut oats. If you use rolled oats, you don't need to soak them first.

Do I have to use a Vitamix for this recipe?

It is best to use a high-speed blender to ensure that the steel cut oats get fully combined with the water. A regular blender may not get the milk as creamy as it should be.

Are steel cut oats the same as oat groats?

No, they are different. Use steel cut oats for this recipe.

Why does oat milk get slimy?

Oats are very high in soluble fiber which absorbs water. That means that when you blend oats, they have a high surface area to absorb water and create a slimy texture. It's not actually slime, it's just water and fiber mixed together. This recipe using steel cut oats can help prevent the slimy texture from occurring as much as the steel cut oats are not as finely cut as rolled oats.

Oat Milk Creamer Using Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

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1 cup steel cut oats, soaked and rinsed (see notes)
3 cups filtered water
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon maple syrup (you can also use 1 pitted date)

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Instructions

In the base of a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, combine the steel cut oats and water.
Blend on high for 20-30 seconds, or until well combined. Do not overblend.
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or a nut milk bag, and gently squeeze out the milk.
Then, pour the filtered oat milk back into the blender. Add the sea salt and maple syrup and blend for 5-10 seconds.
Use immediately, or transfer the oat milk creamer into a storage container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Notes

To soak your steel cut oats, place them in a medium bowl. Cover with water and let it sit for at least 4 hours, or up to 12 hours. Rinse through a fine mesh strainer before using for oat milk.
You can use rolled oats for this recipe, but the rolled oats tend to give the oat milk a slimier texture than steel cut oats.
Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
Filtered water helps prevent any chlorine taste.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverages
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Dairy-Free
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 12
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 3.7 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2.2 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg