{"id":316,"date":"2019-04-09T19:55:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T19:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=316"},"modified":"2023-11-10T21:13:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T21:13:42","slug":"oat-milk-a-tasty-non-dairy-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/oat-milk-a-tasty-non-dairy-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Oat Milk: A Tasty, Non-Dairy Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 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A quick stroll down the grocery aisles and you\u2019ll see milk from almonds, soy, rice, macadamia, coconut and hemp. Recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/top-10-herbs-for-body-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"oat (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">oat<\/a> milk has come onto the scene. It\u2019s creamy and doesn\u2019t have a nutty flavor like some of the nut-based milks, so it\u2019s good in coffee, poured over granola or added to your smoothie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>From a health standpoint, it\u2019s chock-full of calcium, low in fat and sugar and cholesterol-free. Best of all, it\u2019s simple and inexpensive to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/herbs\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"oat (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">oat<\/a> milk at home with the following oat milk recipe. All you need is a blender and mesh strainer and you\u2019re good to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oat Milk Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make oat milk at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 \u00bd cup steel cut oats<\/li><li>4 cups water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optional Ingredients<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 TBL maple syrup<\/li><li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Blend the oats and water together for about a minute.<\/li><li> Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, squeeze out the milk from the oats into a bowl.  <\/li><li>Pour into a mason jar or pitcher with tight fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before using. Can be served warm or cold. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: When warmed, oat milk can thicken and have a different texture. It\u2019s best to try a small amount to see how you like it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a tasty, non-dairy alternative that\u2019s\nlow cost, give oat milk a try.&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As more Americans reduce their consumption of animal and dairy products, non-dairy milk is becoming hugely popular. A quick stroll down the grocery aisles and you\u2019ll see milk from almonds, soy, rice, macadamia, coconut and hemp. Recently, oat milk has come onto the scene. 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