Oat Milk

Cuisinart original

 

Alternative milks do not just have to be for those who are sensitive to dairy. They each offer different health benefits and are a breeze to make in the Cuisinart® blender. On top of that, they are much less expensive to make at home than to purchase in the store, especially oat and rice milks. You can sweeten them as you wish, or even add a pinch of cinnamon. The only caveat is that homemade milks do not last as long in the refrigerator as their store-bought counterparts since there are no stabilizers added.

Yields

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

1          cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)

4          cups water, divided

            Pinch kosher salt


Nutritional information

 

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):

Calories 100 (17% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 57mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 3g

Instructions

 

1.
Put the oats and 2 cups of the water into a mixing bowl and cover. Allow to sit for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to overnight. Do not refrigerate. After resting, drain and rinse the oats very well.

2.
Put 2 cups of fresh water, the soaked, drained oats and a pinch of salt into the blender jar.

3.
Select High and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

4.
Use immediately. The oat milk will last up to 3 days, refrigerated. Shake, stir or re-blend before using.