Oat Milk
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A cheaper and quicker dairy free milk to make yourself, super easy to make completely waste free. This recipe is taken from the first cookbook from Deliciously Ella.
You’ll need a good blender, a muslin cloth, sieve and bottle for storing oat milk.
Makes 1 litre
Ingredients (when in italics available from the van)
1 mug porridge oats (120g = £0.30)
Total cost of ingredients from Incredible Bulk approx £0.30
Method
Soak the oats in cold water for about 30 minutes.
Rinse and drain the oats before placing in blender with 3 mugs of fresh water (900ml). Blend until smooth (about 30 seconds).
Place muslin cloth on top of sieve over bowl and slowly pour liquid through. You’ll need to do this in stages and squeeze the muslin cloth to release all liquid and then scoop the oat pulp out of cloth as you go.
Pour milk into bottle and refrigerate, tends to last 3-5 days. Milk will separate as you store so give it a good shake before use.
If you like a sweeter milk you can try adding a little honey, maple syrup or a couple of medjool dates to the blender with the oats and water. Or if more savoury add a little salt.
Zero Waste Tips
Don’t waste your oat pulp- use in porridge, pancakes, nut roasts, spreads - get creative!
If you’re feeling lazy and using the milk for cereals, pancakes, baking etc you can skip the sieving stage and just use the blended milk as is and get all nutrients from the oats! You can also skip the soaking stage if in a rush.