Homemade Oat Milk Creamer
Add some rich creaminess to your next cup of coffee with this homemade oat milk creamer. It’s easy to whip up, with all kinds of flavour options to make it your own!
Soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk—we thought the plant milk world had all the options we needed, but then oat milk showed up on the scene and changed the game. Who knew humble little oats could be made into a delicious, creamy milk?! And good news for your coffee: they can be made into a homemade oat milk creamer too!
Is Oat Milk a Good Coffee Creamer?
Oat milk is a great choice for making your own coffee creamer. It’s creamy and adds a subtly sweet flavor to your coffee without overpowering it. With the right ingredients, you can make your own delicious oat milk creamer that’s much tastier than store-bought creamers.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Oat Milk Creamer
Here are all the reasons this homemade creamer belongs in your fridge:
- Easy. This creamer is incredibly easy to make and requires no special equipment or ingredients. Plus, you can customize the flavorings to suit your own taste preferences.
- Delicious. The oat milk creamer has a subtle sweetness that won’t overpower the flavour of your coffee. But if you do want to add some more flavour, I’ve got four different options below!
- You’ll know exactly what’s in it. Homemade oat milk creamer is made without fillers, thickeners, preservatives, and other unwanted ingredients.
Notes on Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Oats – Soak the oats in hot water for 5 minutes or soak them overnight.
- Coconut oil – This adds some richness.
- Cold-filtered water
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup – Add more or less, according to your taste preferences.
For Flavours:
- Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon
- Chocolate mint – Cocoa powder, mint extract
- Pumpkin spice – Pumpkin pie spice
- Apple pie – Apple pie spice
How to Make Homemade Oat Milk Creamer
Making your own vegan creamer is quick and easy! Here’s what you’ll need to do.
Blend. Drain and rinse the oats, then add them to a blender with the rest of the ingredients.
Strain. Pour the creamer mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any large oat pieces; discard the solids and keep the liquid.
Add flavour. If you want flavoured oat milk creamer, add the ingredients listed above and blend.
Finish. Taste the oat milk creamer and adjust the sweetness and consistency, if needed.
Tips for Success
Making this creamer is a cinch, but these additional tips will help you make sure it turns out perfect.
- Use quick or old-fashioned oats. Both of these varieties will work for this recipe. Don’t use steel cut oats.
- Don’t skip the straining! Even with a high-powered blender, it can be difficult to get a completely smooth creamer. Straining will keep your coffee from being gritty.
- Shake it. Before using your oat milk creamer, give it a good shake or stir after taking it out the fridge.
How to Use Homemade Oat Milk Creamer
Homemade oat milk creamer is a great addition to your morning cup of coffee or espresso; use it exactly as you would a store-bought creamer. It’s also delicious in smoothies, milkshakes, and hot chocolate.
How to Store
Oat milk creamer will keep for up to 5 days in a food-safe airtight bottle or jar in the refrigerator. Be sure to shake or stir before each use as separation may occur over time.
Can This Recipe Be Frozen?
Yes, you can freeze this creamer to extend its shelf life. Be sure to store it in freezer-safe containers and use within one month for optimum quality. Thaw the creamer overnight in the refrigerator before using.
More Vegan Remakes
- Easy Vegan Lemon Curd
- Vegan Heavy Cream Substitute
- Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
- How to Make Vegan Parmesan Cheese
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Homemade Oat Milk Creamer
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats, soaked in boiling hot water for 5 minutes or soaked overnight (40 grams)*
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil, 14 grams, or other neutral oil such as avocado oil (so it doesn't solidify) – be sure to use a refined coconut oil to avoid coconut flavour
- 1 cup cold filtered water, 240 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 grams
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or more if you want a sweeter coffee creamer (5 grams)
Optional Flavor Mix-Ins:
- Cinnamon: 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 gram
- Chocolate mint: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 15 grams + 1 Teaspoon Mint Extract (3 grams)
- Pumpkin spice: 1⁄2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 gram
- Apple pie: 1⁄2 teaspoon apple pie spice, 1 gram
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the oats and add them to a blender along with all other ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Drain the contents of the blender through a fine mesh strainer to remove any large oat pieces and save all strained liquid.
- Add any 1 flavor mix-in ingredient or ingredient combination and blend (optional step). Taste the oat milk creamer and add any additional water (1 tablespoon at a time) if preferred for your desired consistency and blend. Store leftover oat milk creamer in a food safe airtight bottle or jar and keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
- The coconut oil will solidify when stored in the fridge. You can bring it to room temperature before using or spoon it into a hot/warm beverage. Be sure to use a refined coconut oil to avoid the coconut flavour.
- Oats: You can use old fashioned oats or quick oats for this recipe.
- To store: Oat milk creamer will keep for up to 5 days in a food-safe airtight bottle or jar in the refrigerator. Be sure to shake or stir before each use as separation may occur over time.
- To freeze: You can freeze this oat milk creamer to extend its shelf life. Be sure to store it in freezer-safe containers and use within one month for optimum quality. Thaw the creamer overnight in the refrigerator before using.
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Coconut allergy
Any substitutes for the coconut oil?
HI Jade,
You can use avocado oil instead!!