Simple Homemade Oat Mylk: Fortify Your Dairy-Free Plant Milk with B12

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There's nothing quite like the creamy, fresh taste of homemade plant milk! Many in the abillion community, like @maiagaia, are discovering just how incredibly easy it is to make your own dairy-free mylk right at home. Forget expensive cartons and questionable ingredients – with just a few simple steps and a high-speed blender, you can enjoy delicious, customizable plant milk anytime.

One unique benefit that @maiagaia highlighted in their recipe is the ability to easily incorporate essential nutrients like B vitamins, which are particularly important for a balanced vegan lifestyle. This recipe focuses on creating a versatile oat mylk base, perfect for everything from your morning coffee to smoothies and cereals, with the added benefit of a B12 boost.

Ingredients for homemade plant milk laid out, including oats, water, and a blender in the background.

Why Make Your Own Plant Milk?

Making your own plant milk isn't just a fun kitchen experiment; it's a smart choice for health, budget, and sustainability.

Cost-Effective: Store-bought plant milks can add up! Homemade versions are often significantly cheaper.
Freshness & Control: You know exactly what goes into your mylk, free from preservatives, gums, or added sugars.
Nutritional Boost: Easily fortify your milk with essential vitamins like B12, a crucial consideration for vegans, as @maiagaia demonstrates.
Environmental Impact: Reduce packaging waste by making your own.

As one abillion user shared, they've experienced the joy of making their own plant milk, even trying their hand at peanut milk yogurt. Another noted, "I just started making my own mylk for the first time, despite 15+ years being plantbased, so I love seeing how others do it!" This widespread enthusiasm proves that homemade mylk is a game-changer!

The Recipe: Simple Homemade Oat Mylk

This recipe is designed to be quick, easy, and adaptable. Feel free to adjust to your taste!

Ingredients

1 cup oats (rolled oats work best)
4 cups filtered water
1-2 vegan B12 supplement tablets (optional, for fortification)
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)

Equipment

High-speed blender (A quality blender like a Vitamix makes this process incredibly smooth, as @maiagaia can attest!)
Fine mesh bag (also known as a nut milk bag) or a very fine sieve/cheesecloth
Large bowl or pitcher
Airtight container or bottle for storage

Instructions

Combine the oats, water, optional B12 tablets, sweetener, vanilla, and salt in your high-speed blender.
Blend on high for about 30-60 seconds. Do not over-blend when making oat milk, as this can make it slimy. For nut milks, you can blend longer.
Place your fine mesh bag over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture into the bag.
Squeeze the bag firmly to extract all the liquid, leaving the pulp behind. For best results, avoid squeezing too hard with oat milk to prevent sliminess, just let it drain naturally for a bit, then gently squeeze.
Transfer your fresh, fortified oat mylk to an airtight container.

Tips for Success & Variations

Pulp Power: Don't discard the leftover oat or nut pulp! Oat pulp can be added to smoothies, baked goods, or even composted. Nut pulp can be dried and used as a flour substitute or added to energy balls.
Nutty Alternatives: While this recipe focuses on oats, you can easily swap them for almonds (soaked overnight for best results), cashews, or hemp seeds. Adjust water ratios as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Flavor Adventures: Experiment with adding a date or two for natural sweetness, a dash of cinnamon, or even a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolatey treat.
Storage: Homemade plant milk typically lasts 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Shake well before each use.
Beyond Milk: With your newfound mylk-making skills, you might even be inspired to try making your own vegan cheeses, just like @maiagaia who is "SO excited" to make homemade cheeze after learning from an online course!

Freshly made homemade plant milk in a glass bottle, ready for enjoyment.