• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

What Molly Made

Eat to Feel Good

  • About
    • FAQ
    • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Snacks
    • Side Dishes
    • Drinks
    • Special Diet
    • Holiday
    • Cooking Method
  • Dinner
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • PCOS
      • PCOS Recipes
      • PCOS Tips + Resources
      • Clean Living
      • FREE PCOS Email Course
    • Home and Decor
    • Mom Life
  • Cookbook
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Special Diet
  • PCOS
  • Appetizers
  • Snacks
  • Holiday
  • Cookbook
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes

    Oat Milk Recipe | 5 Minutes, Creamy & Delicious

    Updated: August 27, 2020 | Published on: March 19, 2019 - Molly Thompson13 Comments

    Dairy Free RecipesDF
    Gluten Free RecipesGF
    Vegan RecipesVg
    Vegetarian RecipesV
    Jump to Recipe

    Learn how to make this homemade oat milk recipe in just 5 minutes! It's great for coffee in the mornings, smoothies or granola. This healthy and vegan milk alternative is really creamy, naturally sweet and easy to make. You can make it with dates and vanilla or add cocoa powder to make a chocolate version.

    three jars of oat milk recipe

    Have you jumped on the non-dairy milk bandwagon? Since following my anti-inflammatory diet, I've been on the hunt for dairy free milks I love. So far oat milk is my favorite!

    I first discovered it when we were in Hawaii last year and I had an iced matcha latte with oat milk. This gave the matcha such a special flavor I knew I needed to recreate the recipe at home so save time and money.

    The best part about this recipe? You don't have to soak anything for hours in advance. You just blend it all together right away and you have oat milk in 5 minutes. All you need is a blender and a Rawsome Creations Nut Milk Bag to get the benefits of making your own.

    jar of oat milk with a nut milk bag

    What is oat milk?

    Oat milk is exactly what it sounds like! Milk that is made from oats. I recommend using an organic and gluten free oats to make the best quality oats milk. It's a lactose free, dairy free and vegan milk alternative that's great for coffee, cereal, smoothies and more!

    Is oat milk tasty?

    Oat milk is really tasty! It's my favorite taste dairy free milk I've tried yet. It's thick and buttery and it naturally sweet. Think about cows milk that's been soaking in a whole of shredded wheat cereal for a while—that's what it tastes like.

    Is Oat Milk Naturally Sweet?

    Oat milk is naturally sweet thanks to the naturally occurring sweetness from the oats, but this recipe also includes other natural sweeteners to enhance those flavors from the oats. This recipe includes a few dates, vanilla and cinnamon to add a little more sweetness.

    oat milk drink in a jar

    Is oat milk or almond milk better?

    This is really up to your preference. It has a richer and more creamy taste and takes less time to make, but almond milk is lower in carbs and can be heated more easily.

    If you're following a keto diet, it may not be the best choice for you because it's made from oats, of course. There are more carbs in oat milk than other non-dairy milks.

    What are the benefits of oat milk?

    There are so many great reasons to drink oat milk! Of course it tastes good but it's also high in fiber and iron. It's full of good carbs and it's great if you're following an anti-inflammatory diet and eat dairy free or gluten free. It's great if you're vegan as well!

    Another great benefit: oat milk contains about 5 grams of protein per cup! If you’re vegan or vegetarian this is a great way to add some extra protein to your diet.

    Oat milk calories: one glass has about 130 calories, 24 carbs and close to 3 grams of fat.

    oat milk being poured over granola and blueberries

    My favorite nut milk bag for this recipe:

    They key to making this oat milk recipe is the Rawsome Creations Nut Milk Bag. It’s designed with a culinary background in mind so the holes are just the right size and the seams are on the outside for easy clean up.

    I also love this nut milk bag because it’s ethically produced and made by an amazing team in Bali. This bag not only helps me make healthy and delicious recipes, but it also helps everyone on the production side as well.

    oat milk, chocolate oat milk and a nut milk bag

    Recipes to make with oat milk:

    • Hormone healing green smoothie
    • PB&J Smoothie Bowl
    • Mocha coconut iced coffee

    If you love this recipe as much as I do, don't forget to leave a star rating and share a picture on Instagram tagging @what_molly made so I can see it and feature you!

    This post is sponsored by Rawsome Creations. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you so much to wonderful companies like Rawsome Creations who believe in my work and recipes so I can keep sharing free recipes with all of you!

    How to make oat milk recipe:

    two glasses of homemade oat milk and one glass of chocolate oat milk

    Oat Milk Recipe

    Learn how to make this homemade oat milk recipe in just 5 minutes! It's great for coffee in the mornings, smoothies or granola. This healthy and vegan milk alternative is really creamy, naturally sweet and easy to make. You can make it with dates and vanilla or add cocoa powder to make a chocolate version. This is the best oat milk recipe!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups rolled oats I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats
    • 8 cups water
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 3 whole pitted dates or 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup optional for sweetness
    • For chocolate oat milk: add ¼ cup cacao powder

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender. Cover with lid and blend on high speed for 45 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds, being careful not to over-blend or oat milk could start to form a slimy texture.
    • To separate the milk from the pulp, place a More Than A Nut Milk Bag over a large glass measuring bowl. Pour the oat milk mixture into the bowl through the bag, squeezing the mixture through the bag so all of the liquid and pulp is separated. Compost the pulp or reserve it to use in cookies or pancakes
    • Serve at room temperature or chilled. Hot oat milk may become thick and slimy when heated. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed glass jar. Oat milk naturally separates so shake well before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2g
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @What_MollyMade or tag #whatmollymade!

    5 minute oat milk recipe with text overlay collage image of oat milk and chocolate oat milk

    More Recipes

    • cut up dragon fruit served inside the skin like a bowl
      How To Cut Dragon Fruit
    • a piece of asparagus frittata on a plate with fresh basil
      Asparagus and Cheese Frittata 
    • a jar of carrot cake overnight oats with a spoon
      Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
    • creamy balsamic steak pasta in a white bowl with gorgonzola
      Creamy Balsamic Steak Pasta

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Adrienne says

      March 20, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Does it have a pretty good flavor by itself? Or do you only really use it in recipes/bowls/cereals/etc.

      Reply
      • Molly Leonard says

        March 21, 2019 at 2:12 pm

        You can definitely drink it by itself! I love the flavor.

        Reply
    2. Megan @ Megunprocessed says

      April 02, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      I love Oat milk. It's such a better alternative!

      Reply
      • Molly Leonard says

        April 04, 2019 at 7:34 am

        It is! It's my favorite!

        Reply
    3. Isabella says

      April 03, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      I have been loving oat milk lately!!! It's tastes so great in my morning coffee!

      Reply
      • Molly Leonard says

        April 04, 2019 at 7:35 am

        It's my favorite in morning lattes!

        Reply
    4. Lisa Grant says

      April 04, 2019 at 7:34 am

      What a delicious alternative to dairy! I buy almond milk but never had oat milk or thought of making my own! I need to try this out!

      Reply
    5. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says

      April 04, 2019 at 11:59 am

      Absolutely love this! I've just started using dates in various things (energy balls!). Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Molly Leonard says

        April 08, 2019 at 12:41 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Toni says

      April 04, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      I can't wait to give it a try! Looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Molly Leonard says

        April 08, 2019 at 12:41 pm

        Let me know when you do!

        Reply
    7. Cathy says

      September 21, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      Do you use Old Fashion Oats?

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 26, 2022 at 4:49 pm

        Yes you do! I used gluten-free rolled oats.

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    molly thompson from what molly made

    I'm Molly! I'm so grateful you're here. My hope is that my recipes bless your home and your bodies. I want my website to be a tool to help you feel your best and nourish you with recipes you (and your family) look forward to making!

    More about me →

    Recipe Key:

    Dairy FreeDF
    Gluten-FreeGF
    Low CarbLC
    PaleoP
    Refined Sugar FreeSF
    VeganVg
    VegetarianV
    Whole30W

    One Pan Meals

    • 6 hawiian chicken thighs in a skillet with coode basmati rice and topped with toasted coconut and cilantro
      One Pot Hawaiian Chicken with Coconut Rice
    • buffalo chicken pasta in a white bowl topped with parsley and surrounded by extra hot sauce and fresh celery
      Creamy One Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta [Dairy Free]
    • One pot taco pasta topped with tomatoes and avocado in a skillet
      One Pot Taco Pasta
    • Sweet and Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps

    Order My Cookbook!

    the cover of the anti inflammatory diet made simple cookbook

    Amazon | Barnes&Noble

    Learn more about the book here →

    Footer

    Stay Connected

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Copyright © 2023 · Privacy Policy