Among the various types of plant-based milk, oat milk is particularly rich in vitamin E, potassium, and has a low-calorie content. If you are allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk, oat milk can be a good alternative. Oat milk is rich in complex carbohydrates, which are slowly absorbed, making it an ideal food for diets.
In addition to improving digestion, it also induces a feeling of fullness faster, promoting a slimming effect.
Making oat milk at home is simple; just 200 g of oat flakes, 1.5 L of water, and a few steps are enough to get a natural drink ideal, for example, for breakfast. Let’s discover together how to prepare oat milk thanks to the advice of Chef Martino Beria, and learn about its nutritional properties with dietitian Neus Elcacho.
The process is similar to making all other plant-based milks, such as almond, hazelnut, coconut milk, etc. A preliminary soak in water for several hours is required, to rehydrate the raw material, followed by extraction by alternating oats with clean water. This way, you’ll obtain homemade plant milk that offers many advantages over packaged plant milk:
- Contains no preservatives
- Contains no refined sugars
- Is not pasteurized, thus preserving all nutrients intact
- Is always fresh because you can make it the same day you need it
- Is economical, the “production cost” is negligible.
Oat Milk Preparation
Let’s prepare raw oat plant milk using a juice extractor. Among the various types of plant-based milk, oat milk is particularly rich in vitamin E, potassium, and has a low-calorie content. We prepare oat plant milk raw using a juice extractor.
Ingredients
- 200 gr oat flakes
- 1.500 ml water
Instructions
- Soak the oat flakes in water for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, alternately place the oat flakes and 1,500 ml of clean water into the juicer.
Notes
Properties of Oat Milk
Among the main properties of oat milk is its ability to help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and blood triglycerides. This is because it contains many fibers that aid digestion, such as beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that increases gut flora.
Furthermore, oat milk is rich in complex carbohydrates, slowly absorbed, making it ideal for diets. Beyond improving digestion, it also creates a feeling of fullness faster, supporting weight loss.
Among plant-based milks, oat milk is particularly rich in vitamin E, potassium, and has low calories. It is the cereal richest in proteins and essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid.
Oat milk is a valid alternative. It can also be consumed by celiacs and is easy to make at home!
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