Can You Make Oat Milk In A Blender?

The super bowl introduced millions of people to Oat milk. And the logical question that I wanted to tackle was if it was possible to make oat milk in a blender.

Before we jump into that question, I wanted to first review what exactly oat milk is. Because oat milk has become very popular, and it’s only going to get more popular.

For one thing, it’s not as problematic as soymillk. And honestly, it tastes a bit better than regular soymilk.

Secondly, it’s much healthier and better than nut milks for those folks who have nut allergies.

Finally, it’s got a smooth texture and tastes pretty nice. If you’re looking for an alternative to nut milk, and don’t like soy or rice milks, then oat milk is really the best alterative.

And while there are some quality oat milks on the market, it never hurts to learn how to make a good oat milk at home. Because, unlike nut milks and certianly soy milks, making oat milk isn’t hard really.

This article will cover how to make oat milk with and without a blender. I’ve done it both ways. Each has their own benefits and drawbacks.

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What Is Oat milk?

First, let’s talk about just what exactly oat milk is.

Much like nut milk, it’s not really milk. The only milk is dairy. All of these other “milks” are liquids that are meant to approximate the taste and more importantly the texture of milk. Soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk are just liquids that are infused with the flavor and nutrients of those things.

They’re not really milked. And they aren’t juiced. So if you want to make almond milk, for instance, you would not put almonds through a juicer.

Likewise, if you wanted to make oat milk, you’d not put oats though a juicer. You could put oats into a blender with some water, salt, and dates…but we’ll get to that later on in the article.

Does Oatmilk Taste Like Oats?

Not really, but again, oats don’t have much of a flavor. Oats are rather non-tasting. They have a pleasant texture, and when added to water you get a liquid that’ much more pleasing than almond milk or many of the other non-dairy milks.

When someone thinks of the flavor of oats, they are often times thinking about the flavor of oatmeal. That flavor is usually cinnamon, or apples, or brown sugar or some other sort of addition to the oats. Not the oats themselves. Most people are not familiar with the flavor of plain oats.

So, in short, oat milk has a pleasant and non-strong flavor. It’s something that’s works well if you want milk substitute or want to make smoothies. It can carry the flavor of your berries or other ingredients well.

As long as you’re getting good quality oats (even Quaker work well, as long as they are not flavored) and use clean water, you will have the perfect flavor.

The texture of the oat milk (thicker or thinner) is easily changed depending upon the method you use. If you use a blender, you will be able to make a super rich and creamy oat milk. If you use a soak and immersion method, then you’ll get a thinner texture. What you choose depends upon what type of oat milk you would like.

Can You make Oat milk Taste Like Oatley?

Sure, it’s certainly possible. The main thing to do is to keep a container of Oatley around when you’re making your oat milk at home.

First off, what I would say is that people who are super health conscious probably would want to make their own oat milk because commercial oat milk brands, even the more “healthy one” tend to have additives such as sugars, guar gums, and who knows what else!

Oatley, in particular, is a very famous oat milk brand. And yes, if you want to mimic it, you can. Why? Because oatley in my opinion isn’t much different than other brands of oat milk.

However, some people do find a big difference. The main takeaway according to multiple websites is that it contains an enzyme that is helpful in preventing the slime.

What are the solutions to this for the at home oat milk maker? Well, they all like to suggest using a food grade enzyme. I’m not that found of adding a enzyme that you buy online to my oat milk.

Again, I’m not someone who would ever drink plain oat milk. If you add homemade oat milk to a smoothie, then you won’t be in that sort of situation.

So, if you are looking for a non-slimey oat milk to drink plain, then you’re going to have to be very, very careful about the straining process, try and add an enzyme, or else keep buying Oatley.

Can You Make Oat milk Without a Blender?

You can, but it won’t taste anywhere near as good as the oat milk you can make with a blender. The problem is that it won’t absorb enough just by sitting in oats.

But try it. Take a mason jar or bowl and let oats sit in water and overnight and then strain it. What you’re going to find out is that the raw oats will absorb water, and the little water that remains won’t have much of a resemblance to oat milk.

How To Make Oat Milk With a Blender

It’s very simple. Here’s how I suggest you do it:

Get Regular Rolled Oats–Not Steel Cut, Irish Oats, or Quick Oats
Use Ice Water
Use a Powerful Blender
Blend the oats until it’s a liquid
Strain though a nut milk bag (not cheese cloth or a metal strainer)
Do NOT OVER STRAIN- Do Not Squeeze the bag (this helps you avoid slimey oat milk).

That’s it. It’s that simple. Here’s a video for you to check out and see. It’s a pretty good one. The main thing I would object to is that I’m not a big fan of using enzymes. But she does use a good approach to not squeezing out the oat milk too much.

Why Drink Oat Milk VS Nut Milk?

Oat milk has a nicer texture than many nut milks. Also, many people have allergies that prevent them from having nut milks. For these people, oat milk makes the best alternative.

The other reason that I think oat milk is better than nut milk, for certain applications, is that it is way cheaper. It’s also much easier to make.

If you are making almond milk, for instance, it will require a huge amount of effort. The blender has to work much harder, and the blending takes longer. Finally, when you need to squeeze the almond milk mixture through a cheese cloth, it is going to take a lot of time and energy.

Oat milk, on the other hand, is super easy to make. Oats blend up much quicker than nuts and therefore it’s easier to make into a milk.

Finally, unless you are looking for something super creamy such as cashew milk, I like using oat milk for all my smoothies.

Cashew milk is superior in the creamy department, but oat milk is something that is very useful.

Also, oat milk is simply healthy. It’s been shown to lower cholesterol and be a healthy addition to the diet.

How To Use Oat milk With Smoothies

When it comes time to make oat milk smoothies, what I like to do is make my oat milk right before I make my smoothie. If you want, you can make it the day before. But I don’t advocate saving oat milk too long.

So, you can take cold water and oats (even adding some ice cubs) and make your oat milk.

Then take a portion of it and add it to a fruit smoothie. I like to add cherries and blueberries and a small amount of kale. That’s a super smoothie that works perfectly for either post-workout or pre-workout.

This sort of smoothie is even good in the evenings as you are getting ready for bed as a meal replacement. Why? Because the cherries are rich in a natural melatonin that helps you relax and improves your sleep quality. And the kale has calcium and magnesium.