Show Download Article Oat milk is a dairy-free type of milk that you can easily make at home. It’s a great alternative for people who can’t drink dairy or nut-based milks. One issue people sometimes have when they make homemade oat milk is that it ends up with a slimy texture, which makes it less appealing than creamy store-bought oat milk. Luckily, there are ways to make non-slimy oat milk at home that tastes just as good as what you can find in a store! The keys to slime-free oat milk are the proper blending and straining techniques. Ingredients
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 8,655 times. Did this article help you?Why did my oat milk come out slimy?Over-blending can make the oat milk slimy in texture, which is why we recommend blending for about 30-45 seconds. Soaking your oats can also make the oats more prone to sliminess. Just add to the blender with water and blend! Sometimes heating your oat milk can make it become slimy, so we don't recommend it.
How do you make oatmeal not slimy?The key to getting a creamy, not-gluey bowl of oatmeal is using enough water. Notice we said water—cooking oatmeal in milk tends to make a stickier, thicker oatmeal. Follow the directions on the canister using H2O, then add a splash of milk or almond milk in the bowl.
How do you stabilize oat milk?Oat milk naturally separates when it is left for some time. To quickly bring the liquid back together, give it a good shake inside an airtight sealed container and the liquid will emulsify back together again.
How do you make oat milk that doesn't thicken when heated?After testing more than 6 batches of oat milk, I have a few tips: Use ice cold water: heat can make the oats more starchy and gummy (just think what happens when you make oatmeal), so use ice cold water or swap a cup of water for ice cubes when blending.
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