Easy Homemade Unsweetened Oat Milk (2-Ingredient Only!)

Homemade Oat Milk is a light and wholesome plant-based drink, perfect for breakfast or as a base for sweet and savory dishes, including vegan and lactose-free options, as a substitute for cow's milk. Made from just two ingredients—water and oat flakes—it has a sweet and delicate flavor and is highly prized for its nutritional properties.

Rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids, oat milk is low in calories and has a low glycemic index, but it's not suitable for those with gluten intolerance. To make it, simply soak the oat flakes in a liter of water for 12 hours, then blend with an immersion blender and strain the resulting drink. Transfer it to a bottle or glass container with a lid and shake for a few seconds before drinking to evenly distribute any sediment.

This is an easy recipe that will allow you to make a natural and much more authentic version than the supermarket version.

How to Make Homemade Oat Milk

Step 1

Step 1

Rinse the oats several times under cool running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and pour them into an immersion blender, then add 1 liter of water.

Rinse the oats several times under cool running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and pour them into an immersion blender, then add 1 liter of water.

Step 2

Step 2

Cover with cling film and let it rest for 12 hours, so that the oat flakes have the time they need to rehydrate completely.

Cover with cling film and let it rest for 12 hours, so that the oat flakes have the time they need to rehydrate completely.

Step 3

Step 3

Once the resting time has elapsed, blend the flakes and water with an immersion blender.

Once the resting time has elapsed, blend the flakes and water with an immersion blender.

Step 4

Step 4

At the end you should get a clear drink.

At the end you should get a clear drink.

Step 5

Step 5

Filter the drink through a fine mesh strainer to remove any remaining oatmeal.

Filter the drink through a fine mesh strainer to remove any remaining oatmeal.

Step 6

Step 6

Pour the resulting oat milk into a glass jug or bottle with a lid. Use your homemade oat milk however and whenever you like.

Pour the resulting oat milk into a glass jug or bottle with a lid. Use your homemade oat milk however and whenever you like.

FAQs

Can I Sweeten the Milk?

You can add sweeteners, such as sugar or stevia, to taste, or a pinch of ground cinnamon or half a teaspoon of vanilla extract to give it a pleasant aromatic note.

What Can I Use Oat Milk For?

It's ideal for diluting coffee, for finishing off refreshing smoothies, or for adding to dishes like vegan béchamel sauce.

How to Store Homemade Oat Milk

Store in the refrigerator, tightly closed, for up to 3 days.