Homemade Oat Milk with Raw Cacao Recipe

Introduction

Homemade oat milk is a creamy, dairy-free alternative that’s easy to make with simple ingredients. Naturally sweetened with dates and optionally flavored with vanilla or cacao, it’s perfect for your morning coffee or smoothies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 5 1/2 cups Filtered Water
• 2 Medjool Dates
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Raw Cacao Powder (optional for chocolate milk)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the oats, filtered water, dates, and vanilla extract into a high-power blender. Blend for about 30 seconds. To avoid slimy oat milk, blend as little as possible. For best results, blend the water and dates first, then add the oats and vanilla and blend briefly.
2. Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a container like a mason jar. Avoid over-straining to prevent sliminess.
3. Step 3: Store the oat milk in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days or freeze in batches for longer storage.
4. Step 4: For chocolate oat milk, add the raw cacao powder to the strained oat milk. Blend again until smooth and creamy before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Using cold water and minimal blending reduces sliminess in your oat milk.
• Soaking oats beforehand can make a smoother milk but isn’t necessary.
• Try adding a pinch of salt or cinnamon for extra flavor.
• Replace Medjool dates with maple syrup or agave for different sweetness profiles.

Storage

Store oat milk in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7–10 days. Shake or stir well before using, as natural separation may occur. You can also freeze oat milk in portions and thaw in the fridge as needed; shake well after thawing.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Why does my oat milk taste slimy?

Sliminess usually comes from over-blending or over-straining. Blend just long enough to combine, and strain gently to prevent releasing too much oat starch.

Can I use steel-cut oats or instant oats instead of rolled oats?

Rolled oats work best for oat milk due to their texture and ease of blending. Steel-cut oats are too coarse and instant oats can produce a slimier milk.

Homemade Oat Milk with Raw Cacao Recipe

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• Author: Cleo
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: About 6 cups (approximately 1.4 liters) of oat milk 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

This Homemade Oat Milk recipe offers a creamy, naturally sweet alternative to dairy milk using simple ingredients like rolled oats, Medjool dates, and vanilla extract. It can be enjoyed plain or transformed into delicious chocolate oat milk by adding raw cacao powder, making it a versatile and healthful plant-based beverage.

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Ingredients

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Basic Oat Milk Ingredients

• 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 5 1/2 cups Filtered Water
• 2 Medjool Dates
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Optional Chocolate Oat Milk

• 1/2 cup Raw Cacao Powder

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Instructions

1. Blend Ingredients: Place the rolled oats, filtered water, Medjool dates, and vanilla extract into a high-power blender. Blend for about 30 seconds, keeping the blending time short to avoid slimy oat milk. For best texture, you may blend the water and dates first, and then add the oats and vanilla.
2. Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a container like a mason jar. Avoid over-straining to prevent sliminess in the final oat milk.
3. Store the Oat Milk: Refrigerate the strained oat milk for up to 7-10 days. Alternatively, freeze in batches and thaw as needed.
4. Make Chocolate Oat Milk: If desired, add raw cacao powder to the strained oat milk. Blend again until the cacao is fully combined and creamy, then serve or store as preferred.

Notes

• Use old fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats or steel-cut oats, for best texture.
• Soaking oats is not necessary and can increase sliminess.
• Do not over-blend; shorter blending time helps reduce sliminess.
• Store oat milk in the fridge and shake well before using as separation may occur.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more dates or a sweetener of choice if desired.
• Use a high-quality blender for smoothest results.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: oat milk, homemade oat milk, vegan milk, dairy-free milk, plant-based milk, chocolate oat milk, raw cacao oat milk, healthy beverage