Use this quick and easy Oat Milk Recipe as a delicious, dairy free milk option! So velvety with a subtle kiss of sweet, it will become one of your favorite dairy alternatives! Plus, you won’t believe how EASY it is to make! With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes, you’ve got perfectly creamy homemade oat milk!
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!
Be sure to also try these delicious Banana Oat Flour Pancakes and these tempting Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes!
So let’s do this!
Here’s how to make oat milk at home…
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Ingredients
To make your oat milk, grab out these ingredients you probably already have on hand…
- Rolled Oats – also known as Old Fashioned Oats
- Vanilla Extract – to add a hint of warm flavor
- Salt – to bring out the flavors
- Sugar – to add a subtle kiss of sweetness
- Water
Oat Milk Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Oat Milk Recipe…
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”
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Oat Milk Recipe
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.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Such a great idea Heidi! I already make my own almond milk and now I am going to add oat milk! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh you definitely will need to try this, Tasia. And that’s so fun that you make your own almond milk, too! 🙂
This looks so good. This has been on my to do list to try, so I may take the plunge soon. It’s great for those DIY face masks too in place of water!
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! 🙂
I’ve never tried vanilla oat milk before. I have all of these ingredients right now! I’ll have to give this a try!
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! 🙂
I literally just bought some at the store, darnit! This looks so easy to make. 🙂 Saving this recipe for next time!!
Oh no… you’ll definitely have to make it next time around, Joanna! 🙂
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
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!!
I’ve been meaning to make my own oat milk for a while! The vanilla flavor would be fantastic. I’ll be trying this!!
Oh good… hope you love it, Katherine! 🙂
I am so pleased at how simple this is to make – what a great idea!!
Thanks so much, Alexandra! It really is ridiculously easy to make! 🙂
This is so important right now, thanks so much for sharing!
You’re very welcome!!
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!
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! 🙂
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!
Thanks Sara… I can’t wait to hear!
Homemade oat milk sounds so delicious! Great idea to make your own and save money, and it sounds fairly easy to do as well! Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome… it really is so simple to make, and SO delicious! 🙂