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Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe! (How to Make it At Home)

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Use this Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe as a convenient milk substitute and save some serious money at the grocery store!

Be sure to also try these delicious Banana Oat Flour Pancakes and these tempting Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes!

Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe Easy

Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe

Out of milk?

Don’t worry… it’s actually really EASY to make your own dairy-free milk at home! Not only is this Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe so fast and frugal to make, it’s absolutely delicious!

So no more wondering how to make oat milk… you’re about to become a pro!

Whether you’re lactose-intolerant (like me), want a vegan oat milk, or just want a thrifty alternative to the dairy-free milks at the store… this is IT!

Plus, it only takes about 5 minutes to make!

Purchasing oat milk 1/2 gallons can run around $5 or more at the stores near me. Ouch!

I love oat milk, but not for that price.

So I was determined to learn how to make it myself, and guess what… if you buy your ingredients in bulk you’ll be making it for around 50c – 75c per half gallon!

Now that’s some serious savings!

Plus… you’ll just need 4 ingredients and some water! Talk about simple!

So let’s do this!

Here’s how to make vanilla oat milk at home…

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Vanilla Oat Milk Ingredients Homemade

Vanilla Oat Milk Ingredients

To make your oat milk, grab out these ingredients you probably already have on hand…

  • Rolled Oats
  • Vanilla
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Water
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Vanilla Oat Milk Reviews

One reader writes: “Super cost effective”

Deb writes: “Delicious”

Kirsten writes: “Really good. Have made it a few times now. Love it”

Rebecca writes: “Great recipe. Love this! So good.”

Tiffany writes: “Amazing”

Kimberley writes: “Such a great frugal tip!! It’s so easy to make.”

Keryn writes: “Delicious”

Tamira writes: “So good with coffee. Added a banana and honey. Sooo good”

How to Make Vanilla Oat Milk at Home

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Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe

Use this Vanilla Oat Milk Recipe as a convenient milk substitute and save some serious money!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned Oats)
  • 1/2 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 3 cups Water

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into your heavy-duty blender or food processor, place lid on, and blend on medium-high until well combined (approx. 30 seconds).
  • Then, over a medium bowl, strain milk through cheesecloth to remove any remaining pieces of oatmeal.
  • Transfer your creamy oat milk into a mason jar or an old cleaned out milk container, place in the fridge, and you're done!
  • Shake well before each use, and enjoy cold* as a drink, in fruit smoothies, or with your morning bowl of cereal.
  • Use within 5 days and ENJOY!

Notes

*This milk does not do well heating up, so use it cold.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

What You’ll Need to Make This Vanilla Oat Milk

Heavy Duty Blender

… OR Food Processor

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  2. Shyla says

    Has anyone tried freezing and thawing this recipe? I know a lot of store versions of dairy free milks can’t be frozen and then used properly. Either way, I’ll have to give this recipe a try when I get some oats next!

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  4. Melissa says

    Hello, just made this oat milk, omg simply amazing. Any suggestions on using the left over oats after you stain them? I don’t like to waste them.
    Thank you for the recipe

    Reply

    • Heidi says

      Hi Melissa ~ I’m so glad you loved the oat milk! 🙂 Hmm… for the leftover oat pulp you could try mixing it into a smoothie, using it as a face mask, or even swapping some out for 1 banana when baking banana bread. Hope that helps!

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    • Heidi says

      You’re very welcome, Catherine! It’s crazy to think how much money this little trick can save. And I love that it’s one more thing you can make at home, and cross off your grocery list! Have fun making your oat milk! 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Oh you definitely will need to try this, Tasia. And that’s so fun that you make your own almond milk, too! 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Thanks, Rebecca… it’s really amazing how easy it is to make. And what a great idea to use it in a DIY face mask recipe, too! 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Michelle ~ that’s so great you already have all of the ingredients on hand! You should definitely make some and give it a try! 🙂

      Reply

  11. CoCo says

    You are blowing my mind right now, Heidi! I can’t believe how easy this is to make. You are right, it’s always expensive in the store and sometimes we have a hard time getting it anyway so this solution is such a timely one. Thanks so much! Hope your week has been a good one, CoCo

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    • Heidi says

      Aww… thanks, CoCo! Isn’t it silly how easy it is to make it yourself? I’m lactose-intolerant, so I love having this in my morning cereal. 🙂 Hope you have a lovely weekend!!

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  15. Sara says

    Would this work with gluten free oats?? I guess I don’t see why not, but I wasn’t sure if you’ve tried it? Thanks!

    Reply

    • Heidi says

      Hi Sara ~ I think it should work just fine, but I honestly haven’t tried it that way. If you do, let us know how it turns out! 🙂

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      • Sara says

        Ok will do! Gluten free old fashioned oats seem more available in my area right now and I was planning on buying some oat milk today, so I’m glad I saw this post! I’ll keep you updated!

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