How to Make Homemade Oat Milk: The Sassy Prepper’s Guide

How to Make Homemade Oat Milk: The Sassy Prepper’s Guide

Forget the store-bought stuff with all its additives and preservatives. You’re a prepper, and you know how to keep things simple and clean. That’s why homemade oat milk is your next go-to DIY project. It's creamy, customizable, and so easy to make—plus, it’s perfect for your morning coffee, smoothies, or even just sipping straight up. So let’s skip the middleman and get to the good stuff.

Why Homemade Oat Milk Rocks

➡ No Weird Additives: You control exactly what goes in it—just oats, water, and maybe a little sweetness if you’re feeling fancy.

➡ Super Affordable: Buying oats is way cheaper than buying cartons of oat milk, especially if you make it in bulk.

➡ Perfect for Preppers: Oats have a long shelf life and are an essential prepper pantry item. Making oat milk from oats you’ve already got? Genius.

➡ Vegan & Dairy-Free: Whether you're dairy-free or just want to try something new, oat milk is a tasty, plant-based alternative.

What You’ll Need

➡ 1 cup rolled oats (you can use steel-cut, but rolled oats work best)

➡ 4 cups water (or more depending on your desired consistency)

➡ Sweetener (optional—maple syrup, agave, or a pinch of vanilla extract)

➡ A pinch of salt (to bring out the flavor)

How to Make It

1. Blend the Oats & Water:

➡ Toss your oats and water into a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until everything is smooth and well-mixed.

2. Strain the Milk:

➡ Using a nut milk bag, fine-mesh strainer, or cheesecloth, strain the oat milk into a bowl or large container. Squeeze out as much milk as possible.

3. Sweeten & Flavor:

➡ After straining, add a sweetener of your choice (like maple syrup or agave) and a pinch of salt for flavor. Blend again to combine. You can also add a dash of vanilla extract if you like your oat milk a little more decadent.

4. Store:

➡ Pour your freshly made oat milk into an airtight bottle or jar and store it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Give it a good shake before using since it may naturally separate over time.

Sassy Prepper’s Pro Tips:

➡ Consistency Control: If you like your oat milk on the creamier side, reduce the water to 3 cups instead of 4. For a thinner milk, just add more water.

➡ Use the Leftover Pulp: Don’t throw away the leftover oat pulp! You can dry it out and use it in smoothies, baking, or even as a base for granola. Nothing goes to waste here.

➡ Flavor it Up: Want your oat milk to feel like a special treat? Add cinnamon, cocoa powder, or even a touch of turmeric for flavor and a nutritional boost.

Troubleshooting Oat Milk

➡ It’s too thick? Add a little more water, blend, and strain again.

➡ It’s too slimy? This sometimes happens when you overblend or use too much water. Try blending on a lower speed for less time.

Bonus: How to Use Homemade Oat Milk

➡ In Your Coffee or Tea: It froths beautifully, making it perfect for lattes and cappuccinos.

➡ In Smoothies: Oat milk is naturally creamy, so it adds that perfect texture to any smoothie.

➡ For Baking: Replace dairy milk with oat milk in any of your favorite recipes.

➡ Just Drink It: Seriously, it’s that good. Oat milk is delicious as a cold beverage on its own.

Making oat milk at home is not only super simple, it’s also a game-changer for your kitchen and prepper pantry. It’s versatile, cost-effective, and free from all the preservatives and extra ingredients you don’t need. Whether you’re using it in your coffee, smoothies, or as a baking ingredient, homemade oat milk is the way to go.

Pro Tip for Preppers:

➡ Oats have a long shelf life and are one of the best pantry staples to have on hand. Stock up, and you’ll always have the base for delicious oat milk ready when you need it!