Oat milk can be a nice option for someone with dietary restrictions or food sensitivities because it is naturally free of dairy, lactose, soy and nuts, Edinger says. Versatile – You can use it in hot drinks, smoothies, protein shakes, cereal, porridge, baking and cooking.

Overherd oat milk powder gives you versatility and convenience. It really is a handy companion in various different scenarios. Plus, perhaps the most interesting thing that I have found out – making homemade milk powder doesn’t deplete the health benefits of the milk. Through the slow process of heating, the minerals and vitamins remain intact. In fact, the only thing you do lose is water content and extra moisture. Four litres worth of our oat m.lk powder weighs a lot less than four litres of ready-to-drink oat milk. Which obviously means fewer lorry journeys, less pollution being pumped out and lower CO 2 emissions. Plus, this natural product requires no additional preservatives, so can be kept chemical-free. A few Notes on making homemade powdered milk A study carried out in 2017 showed that oat milk’s beta-glucan content does have a positive impact on overall gut health.Well sealed in the refrigerator, oat milk should last about 5 days. You’ll know it’s gone bad when it smells funny. Overherd Oat Milk is created using 68% organic oats. These are grown in Europe (like most oats for oat milk are) and sent across to the UK. The oat milk powder itself is made in the UK. Suitable for most diets – it’s vegan-friendly and lactose, soy and nut-free due to the fact it’s made from oats and water 2 Adults need between 1,000 and 1,300 mg of calcium every day. One cup of oat milk will provide around 350 mg of that daily amount. Hazelnut drink is a delicious nutty milk alternative, with a silky texture and made using roasted hazelnuts, rice and spring water.

Oat milk is a healthy alternative to regular dairy milk. It’s good for your body, good for the planet, and easy to make. There are many benefits of oat milk, one being how easy it is to make. Oat milk comes from straining the liquid out of oats- the same oats you might be eating for breakfast. It’s as easy as soaking the oats until soluble, then blending and draining the liquid from any remaining solids. The process is so simple that fans of the beverage have started making it on their own at home. Homemade and store-bought oat milk can last in the fridge from four days to two weeks. Making oat milk doesn’t have to be a messy ordeal, but it definitely can be—especially when it comes to straining the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve and/or cheese cloth. I find things work best when you strain the oat milk into a large bowl, then transfer it to a jar for storing. For seamlessness and efficiency, you can also use a nut milk bag. Still game? Here’s how to make oat milk: Yes! Whilst, our powdered oat m.lk isn’t made to the same spec as a barista oat milk alternative, you can still use it to make your favourite hot drinks. If you are following a purely plant-based diet, you might be looking for some milk alternatives since cow’s milk (and goat’s milk) are clearly animal products. And, as our oat m.lk powder comes in an easily portable bag you can take it travelling, camping, or to work with minimal fuss.LDPE is lightweight and offers full protection for the contents inside. At the same time, it’s made from fossil fuels. Note* If you want to use a dehydrator then you follow a similar method, pouring milk onto the dehydrator trays (or place a large dish in the dehydrator) and dehydrate at very low temperature over a long period of time. I found good results at 57ºC for around 8 hours, stirring occasionally. However, it can take up to 12 hours depending on how much milk you pour on each tray. We recommend straining twice to remove any of that excess starch which can also lend to a slimy texture.