🌾Homemade Oat Milk — Easy, Creamy, Planet-Friendly🥛

Making your own oat milk takes just 5 minutes and saves money and packaging waste. No gums, no preservatives — just clean, wholesome goodness. Here’s how I make mine:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 4 cups cold filtered water

• Optional: pinch of sea salt, 1–2 dates, vanilla extract, cinnamon

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients for 30–40 seconds.

2. Strain through a nut milk bag or clean cloth.

3. Store in a glass bottle in the fridge for up to 4 days.

💡 Tips:– Don’t over-blend — it can get slimy.– Use for smoothies, cereals, or frothy lattes!– Save the oat pulp for pancakes or baking. Zero waste 💚

5 easy and family-friendly recipes that use homemade oat milk. These are plant-based, nourishing, and ideal for eco-conscious warriors. :)

🌱 1. Creamy Oat Milk Porridge

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats

• 2 cups homemade oat milk

• 1 banana, mashed

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

• Dash of cinnamon

• Toppings: berries, nut butter, seeds, maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Combine oats, oat milk, mashed banana, chia seeds, and cinnamon in a saucepan.

2. Simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often.

3. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Why it's great: Gentle on digestion, filling, and naturally sweet — ideal for kids and adults alike.

🍌 2. Oat Milk Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana

• ½ cup berries

• 1 tbsp flax or chia seeds

• 1 cup oat milk

• Optional: 1 tbsp nut butter or vegan protein powder

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass or reusable bottle and enjoy!

Why it's great: A quick and energizing breakfast or snack packed with fiber and healthy fats.

☕ 3. Vegan Oat Milk Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 cup homemade oat milk

• 1 espresso shot or ½ cup strong brewed coffee

• Optional: dash of vanilla or cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Heat the oat milk and froth (if desired).

2. Pour over your coffee, sprinkle cinnamon on top, and enjoy a cozy dairy-free latte.

Why it's great: Creamy and naturally sweet — a healthier alternative to café drinks, with no added sugar.

🧁 4. Vegan Pancakes with Oat Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup

• 1 cup oat milk

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix oat milk and vinegar — let sit 5 mins (this makes vegan “buttermilk”).

2. Mix dry ingredients, then combine with wet.

3. Cook on a non-stick pan until golden.

Why it's great: Fluffy, wholesome, and perfect for weekend brunch with fruit and syrup.

🍫 5. Oat Milk Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups oat milk

• 2 tsp raw cacao or unsweetened cocoa

• 1–2 tsp maple syrup or date syrup

• Pinch of sea salt and cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Warm the oat milk, cacao, and syrup in a saucepan.

2. Whisk until smooth and frothy.

3. Pour into a mug, top with cinnamon or vegan marshmallows (optional).

Why it's great: A comforting, kid-friendly treat that’s dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Anna Pitt 💚Founder, Green Bean Wellness Instagram: @imannapitt

Website: www.greenbeanwellness.com