By far, the most popular comment on this video, asks why I "throw out" the soaking water. Many people are concerned about the loss of fiber, nutrients, or just the wastefulness of the water in relation to the fact that I have titled this a "zero waste coffee talk". In short, the soaking water doesn't contain any beneficial nutrients, nor does it contain any fiber. The water that is discarded contains surface starches that when blended, can make the milk slimy. Can you make it without soaking? Yes. Will it possibly turn out more slimy, or less "milky"? Possibly. What else can you do with the water? Use it in smoothies, water your plants, use it to make oatmeal... The remaining water is not dangerous to consume, nor does it contain any magical elements that were leached out of the oats during the soaking process. In my experience, the soaking and rinsing of the oats prior to making milk, yields a better textured milk in the end. This is what works for me, and that's what I did in this video. If you decided to make your own oat milk, then take this simple idea of blending oats and water and make it your own. Additionally, you don't have to strain the oat milk after it is blended, but you will end up with a gritty milk if you don't. The oat fiber that remains after straining can be dried and use as oat flour, added to smoothies, or just composted. If you scroll through the comments, you'll see a lot of great suggestions. In the end, it's your oat milk! Have fun with it! Thanks for watching!
Monson Made This try using the soaking water to water your plants If within 3 weeks you notice the plants flourishing. Then silicon calcium and b vitamins And other minerals Are indeed in the soaking water Best to use Distilled water when creating these milks I work for a holistic MD she has patients with skin disorders. Rashes, eczema psoriasis cradle chap etc etc use bath the area in oat milk 2 or 3 times daily Works like a charm
Pulp tips: 1. as your binder in veggie burgers 2. folded into bread dough gives the crust a gorgeous crunch yet also makes the interior silky smooth 3. add it to your oatmeal...sounds like redundant but it's not
Something about this video is so refreshing! I usually watch so many RUclips blogger ladies out there and so often the content is recycled over and over and there's so many fancy effects focussing on making the video pretty and aesthetic and making the ladies in them look beautiful and something to aspire to that it over rules the actual content. I really enjoyed this! You're so cute and seem very real and at the same time have great content and ideas, I thought I was going to just quickly skim through and watch the 5 minutes of oat milk making but I stayed for the whole thing and I'm glad I did because WOW that iced coffee looks good. I also agree with someone else below who said it's great to see more male representation in the zero waste movement.
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment, Laura. It means a lot to hear that I'm doing something different in the wide world of vegan RUclips. There is a ton of female representation, representing the plant-based panacea, but obviously that's not my journey nor is it my story. I started this channel to give back to the community that helped me to transition to veganism almost 3 years ago. It's so cool that people are responding positively, and getting something out of what I'm putting on my channel. Thank you for watching, and again, thank you for your kind words.
I appreciate the suggestion. I'm always looking to find uses for "waste". Most people just freaked out that I did't use the water to make the milk. Thanks!
You are absolutely correct and wonderful for bringing this up!! If you notice, there are many Dog Shampoo's for "sensitive skin" that has Oatmeal as an ingredient! Without stepping on "rules, or whatever you like call the censorship"...Oats have been a part of Folk Remedy for ages for many skin issues.
Yay! I'm glad you liked it. I do have a homemade soy milk video on my channel as well if you want to try that. I think the soy milk is better for a lot more purposes. Let me know if you give that one a try as well. Thanks for the love from Peru!
@@MonsonMadeThis I guess it depends on the part of the globe where one lives but at least for me, oat is waaay more local than soy (basically coming from the other part of the world), so less transportation footprint, _foodprint_ ? :D
Just found your channel and I want to let you know that this video is extremely well done! I’m also a huge fan of this style of video, it’s informative but delivered in a conversational and laid-back way. Keep it up!
Yay! I glad you liked it. Sometimes it takes a few times to get the texture right using your equipment, but it sounds like you nailed it on your first try!
Because usually aunts are sweet, loving, considerate, helpful, ready to guide you step by step. Not uncles. It is a good thing, babe. Keep up the good job!
The used coffee grounds are great for some purposes too! Great for plants (not a ton) and compost, used for smell suppression and some scrapping and cleaning uses too. I can't remember more but is easy to find it on the internet. Nice video btw, calmed pace instead of all crammed information, feels more like a conversation.
Kathleen! Thank you! A few people have messaged me with problems they have been having, and I've been trying to coach them through making it work a bit better. Everyone's equipment and kitchens and skill levels are different, and I just want everyone to love it. It makes me so happy to hear how much you're enjoying it. Thanks!
That oat milk looks so creamy and good and I love your conscious coffee habit. I use the vietnamese coffee filter(phin) too. So simple and easy to clean ! Thank you for this great video.
Thank you! I have varied my habits a bit since the video, but I'm still always buying coffee in bulk, and making sure that I can either avoid using unnecessary filters, or compost them. And that Phin is excellent as well for making "espresso" type drinks. I love the concentrated coffee that it produces.
I had many pods for the one time use, but I opened them from the top and poured it in to my reusable filter. The throw aways are then used for crafts because there's no hole in the bottom. Great for paints mixing etc. The coffee grounds and paper filters for a pour over are also great for crafts or plants. I to love coffee and oat milk and any other plant milk. I also grind my beans when my hubby is not around or awake. It is loud. Thanks bunches for your videos.
Just discover your channel. Thanks for the great recipe for making own oat milk. I no longer need to get organic unsweetened oat milk from the supermarket which is so expensive!
I have been dragging my feet when it comes to making my own oat milk, just because I wondered if it will actually be good and not too slimy. Even bought the nut milk bag last year but never used it. But when a foodie such as yourself recommends, I really should get cracking! Could be massive saving, too. Thanks for another great video! You had just about 200 subscribers when I first found you, and now you will soon hit 10k!! 😵👏
Thanks for sticking with me for the long haul. I remember those 200 sub days well, and I'm grateful for viewers like you have that have been here since the beginning. The oat milk could take a couple of tries to get it perfect in your kitchen. Over-blending it could make it slimy, so you need to get the time right for your equipment. I have used nut milks in the past, but I really prefer the flour sack towel for most plant milk recipes. Let me know how it goes!
I love your including zero waste! Definitely do a show covering what you're doing and how you got interested. ZW needs more male representation (jmo). Thanks for making these!
Thank you. I'm fairly far from zero waste, but I try to be conscientious. Have you seen my Plastic Free July videos? Most of what I discuss in those videos still applies. I bring all my own bags... I do buy some packaged foods that are impossible to purchase otherwise, but for the most part I try to buy mostly whole foods, and buy in bulk.
@@MonsonMadeThis I will look for the July video(s). ZW is a process and lifestyle often determined by our locality. We have lots of co-ops and farmer markets but I would love to have a bulk barn or sprouts. Many others have less access to bulk so I do my best to use what we do have...hate to see them fade away. Please do consider adding more ZW recipes...if able. Thanks!
I had no idea oat milk was so easily made at home! I'm always looking for it in shops but it's so rare or expensive. Oat milk is great as it's one of the least environmentally damaging milks, milks using almonds and rice are very inefficient, but the oats like you said here can be reused at home for instant fibre too! My friend is huge coffee buff like yourself so I'm sharing this video on to him. Your kitchen is beautiful too, love the zero waste and vegan vibes.
I never soak the oak before. I add the oat to the blender straight from the bag. 1 cup oat/1/4 cup pecans/3 cups water. Sometimes I add 1 date to make sweet or add vanilla for flavor. I will mention your night before coffee grinder tip to hubby 👍
Okay. You never cease to amaze and enlighten me. I havent made coffee at home in ages. This morning I used my French Press. I am intrigued at the stove top contraption you have. Which do you prefer between the two of these? I think I tried oat milk before but made wrong...maybe didnt soak...cause was gloopy and I tossed it. I have to make it tonight though. If even for my youngest cause he goes through 4 cartons non dairy milk a week alone. You're phenomenal and I always look forward to your content.
Thank you for the love! Each contraption has a different result. The Moka style that unscrews in the middle is for making espresso, so if you wanted to make a latte or some type of espresso-based drink. I love the French press if I want to make a larger "pot" of coffee. Some days I just don't feel like refilling K-Cup after K-Cup. I go in phases where I favor one style above the other; kind of just depends on how much effort I want to put forth that morning. In terms of the oat milk, it is a bit gloopy by it's nature. It's definitely more viscous than a soy or almond milk, which is why I like it for coffee. Try blending it for only 30 seconds, and see if that helps with the texture. Over blending it can make it slimier for sure.
@@MonsonMadeThis good nuggets. I think I would really like the moka. Morning for carpool with 4 boys is hectic. Good tip on oat milk. I made it with 3 c and you were right I needed that extra one.
Monsoon, I've watched two of your videos now and I'm hooked! I just bought oats to try to make milk and BAM! There you are showing me the way! Thank you!💐
I tried making oat milk once, but didn't know about soaking and straining the oats first. What I wound up with was a nasty mess, and I actually threw the whole thing out. I think I'll try it your way. Such a good way to save money, because store bought oat milk is NOT cheap! Thanks!
Thanks! I just did an updated kitchen tour video, and I talk a bit more about coffee there, too. I've been using an Aeropress lately. Have you tried that method before?
This is my favorite video that I've seen you do, of course I love most all of your videos as you are so interesting and likeable. I am a coffee junkie and finding a good vegan coffee creamer has been my biggest challenge. Non dairy creamers are the last non vegan item that is still part of my diet, I hate to admit. I'm so excited to try making this oat milk and finally have a completely vegan diet. I also LOVED your video with Ben on all the different vegan cheeses and bc of that video I've found cheeses that I love. I live in Wisconsin and am a true cheesehead so your recommendations led to me finding some amazing cheeses that I use on occasion. Keep up the great videos and I look forward to more!
Howdy, Bev! Thanks for watching. I hope this oat milk works out for you, and you can be off of dairy for good. And I understand the cheese addiction. I had it bad for a long time. And it's gotta be even worse being in the heart of it in Wisconsin. Glad Ben and I could help you find some non-dairy cheeses to get you started. I appreciate all the love!
It's super easy. It might take you a couple of tries to get the blend time right for your kitchen and equipment, but homemade oat milk is definitely a great homemade alternative. If you have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, or even a Nutribullet, you might want to only blend it for about 30 to 45 seconds to keep it from getting to viscous.
I love your videos and this format is great. You have a great natural way of talking to your audience, and I love that you are not only vegan but also zero waste. Love everything about your videos!
Thank you! I really appreciate this video for making the Oatmilk. I buy it at least twice a week 😃 so this have really been helpful to me a matter of fact I’m making the oat milk and the almond milk today😁. I would like to show you my outcome..
This is the first if your videos I have seen. My comment per your request of the viewers: Good video. Good balance of chat while getting to the point and demonstration quickly enough. More videos of the same nature would be nice. And as for your consideration of when a viewer wants to visit for a quick recipe, I find it convenient for the recipe to be in the description box in times like that. [Add-on edit a few minutes later: I checked out your playlists and stopped by your website. I have subscribed and with notifications. Good content.]
I've read elsewhere that there are undesirable components in raw oats (phylates?) that you are better off without if you are making plant milk. Soaking helps remove them.
@@TKevinBlanc Thank you for your input. And you too Jared Hayter, I was wondering exactly the same question, figured some scrolling would find a few like-minded! Cheers.
I like your demonstration. I was looking for how to make the oat milk and the coffee demo was a bonus! I make my dark roast coffee at home and take to work during the week. My co-workers use the Nespresso machine and flavored coffee. I’m no purest, but I can’t handle being a part of all that waste of the pods. We also have a Krueg in the office and when they discovered Nespresso they abandoned the Krueg. I am stoked to learn I can by the reusable filter for that machine. Now, I can make a guilt free fresh cup o java at the office. (Too dramatic? Haha!) I already checked out the price and will buy one. Thank you!
Most people throw it out because it gets rid of some of the raw starchy taste. If that flavor bothers you in things like overnight oats, you’ll want to throw it out.
I'm happy to help! Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to get the blending time and ratios to your liking, but once you get it calibrated for your equipment and your tastes, you're in business.
Theoretically, that water contains a lot of the starch from the oats, which when blended could contribute to the final product being more viscous. Removing some of that extra starch at the beginning helps to prevent that a bit. I can't imagine it affecting the nutritional value much. I have made this using unsoaked oats and it came out fine, which would theoretically be the same as not draining or rinsing.
You can use the starch water, if you want to make oat cream (more oats, less water, 1TS oil) and then freeze it like ice cubes. This is a great binder for sauces
I love that you made this because I can’t find oatly here in Rhode Island and I can’t wait to try a creamy coffee creamer that I will like. Thank you for all your wonderful tips!
Thank you for watching. I think that oat milk will be the next big milk. I'm already seeing 3 or 4 different brands of oat milk in my basic supermarkets. But there is something about just doing it yourself. Don't over-blend and you'll have great results. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Thank you, this is brilliant! I love how easy it was to make the oat milk, I’ll definitely try that myself, will save a fortune as oat milk is pretty pricey here in the UK, plus I don’t like when companies add extra additives that aren’t necessary like sunflower oil etc. I don’t drink coffee much but I do like iced coffee, so will try that too 😊 Blessings, Kate 🙂
Thanks so much for watching, Kate! I hope it works out for you. It sometimes takes a few tries to get things right. As this is a pretty old video, and I've changed some things about this recipe... I would really recommend using whole oat groats. Here is another video that uses groats, and I think the results are better. Soak the groats for an hour first, and then proceed as you I showed in this video. ruclips.net/video/yvyC80hNXNo/видео.html
Absolutely. I have been telling people with "slime" issues to stop blending at about 30 to 45 seconds. And I have strongly discouraged the few who have inquired into cooking with it. Baking with it is a different story, though. I have found it works very well in baked goods.
It could be useful for some recipes I guess, maybe you want that texture? I can't think of one now but I'm not an expert. I'm gonna try it for myself anyway, for the sake of culinary science! :D
Thank you, I am going to make this oat milk sometime this week. Also, just a suggestion for your iced coffee, make coffee ice cubes and it will make your iced coffee even better.
I’m m super excited to make oat milk, I started soaking it as soon as you showed how to. Thanks so much! You seem super cool! This is the 1st time I’ve seen your channel, looking forward to more vids.
@@MonsonMadeThis So easy to make! I really like the flavor. Had to get used to the slime which may not have been so prevelent had I strained it properly. I only strained it through a sieve to see how it would be. I just give it a good shake B4 using. Super good the in cold brew coffee I make. I like that you paired the 2 together in your vid.😁
@@Trainerlife8805 The "slime" can be helped by rinsing the oats well after soaking, and only blending for 30 to 45 seconds (if you're using a high speed blender). Straining it through a flour sack towel will really help to make it a smoother texture. A lot of people complain about slimy texture, but to he honest, I think that's what gives it the body, which makes it work so well in coffee.
I spend so much on Almond & Coconut creamers, I'm definitely going to try Oat Milk........it really looks creamy. I really enjoy this video on Coffee & Creamer!
Definitely give it a try! I haven't given up other plant milks completely, but this one is definitely worth a shot if you're looking to save a bit of money. Let me know how it turns out!
Would you mind sharing the brand of stainless pour through coffee filter you use? I found a few on Amazon that look similar, but want to get the best for my oat and nut milks. Just found your site and love it. Thanks so much! 👍👍
Yes, you are a lovely personality! Omg what a gem you are!!! Thank you for this EXCELLENT video! You have a very generous way of being, and I am thrilled to have found your channel. Can’t wait to use your methods for making coffee, my own oat milk, and reducing waste!
Great tips! I like the IKEA strainer suggestion! Also, the word that you were looking for at 4:48 is colloid. Oatmeal creates colloidal starches when mixed with water.
Honestly, I am obsessed with that IKEA strainer. It's currently making Greek yogurt in my fridge right now. I use it for straining spent fry oil. I use it for making homemade almond milk. I feel like I should buy another one use in case they stop making them and something happens to this one.
Literally 2 minutes ago, I talked to my favorite barista, who is from Ethiopia, about where I could get green Ethiopian coffee to roast myself. Stay tuned!
If you add a little bit of amylase to the water when soaking, it will help break down the starches in the oats and really reduces the "slimy" feel of the finished oat milk. I usually soak in the amylase water for 15 ish minutes first. this is a great informative video with a lot of great ideas for minimum waste as well.
This looks good. Tried coffee for first time today and it was tasty and comforting. I love oats. Thanks for the tips. :) Also your voice is absolutely delightful to hear. It’s pretty calming
I hate coffee, yet I still watched the entire video through. will most likely be trying to make oat milk, always wanted to try it. thanks for the tutorial and tips!
Very good video, I especially liked the re-usable coffee pod, we live in Germany and I have not seen them here, but that is such a good thing, love the zero waste option, at home we use a Philips machine which we fill with beans and water which is another option of course.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes for you. If you find the texture to be too slimy, you might need to just blend it for less time. You may need to make this recipe a time or two to get the recipe to come out perfectly on your particular kitchen equipment. Let me know how it goes!
Good instructional video on the different ways to make coffee, and how to make oat milk. As for the Keurig, I moved away from that as it never seemed to make coffee that tasted strong enough, and I personally don't believe in putting boiling water through plastic. I moved to the French press, which is mostly glass and metal, aside from the top.
Thank you, and thanks for watching! I agree about the Keurig. I've actually moved away from using it. I did a more recent video (ruclips.net/video/bPDE1XlBKpw/видео.html) where I show my current, pour-over with compostable filters routine. My previous job had be up at 5am, and on the road by 6, so I liked having a machine that would do the job quickly. My partner already had the Keurig machine, so it was an available and easy way to make coffee . Plus, millions of people have those machines, and I wanted to show them that they could still use the machine, without buying the VERY wasteful pods. Convenience does not have to be wasteful.
Oat milk flies off the shelves in Washington State too. Whenever we find it, we usually buy every carton they have on the shelf because most stores are sold out. We really need to start making our own. The brand we buy (Pacific) has Oats, and Oat Bran as key ingredients. We found both at Winco in the bulk section.
I love this! Oatly is the best plant based milk brand and it was kind of affordable here in Slovenia. But now it is difficult to find and the price is higher. So that made me start doing oat milk at home. It is just that I kind of don't like that slimy-gooey texture, but your milk looks way better and creamy, not that slimy. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching. Try rinsing your oats well after soaking, and blending them for less time. If you have a high speed blender, let it go maybe 30 to 45 seconds. That should help with the sliminess.
@@MonsonMadeThis it is never enough, as soon I have the space I will get more gadgets, I just love fancy kitchen stuff. I am honest, your videos are awesome. Tomorrow I will be making "Momson style Tom Kha soup"😉
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By far, the most popular comment on this video, asks why I "throw out" the soaking water. Many people are concerned about the loss of fiber, nutrients, or just the wastefulness of the water in relation to the fact that I have titled this a "zero waste coffee talk". In short, the soaking water doesn't contain any beneficial nutrients, nor does it contain any fiber. The water that is discarded contains surface starches that when blended, can make the milk slimy. Can you make it without soaking? Yes. Will it possibly turn out more slimy, or less "milky"? Possibly. What else can you do with the water? Use it in smoothies, water your plants, use it to make oatmeal... The remaining water is not dangerous to consume, nor does it contain any magical elements that were leached out of the oats during the soaking process. In my experience, the soaking and rinsing of the oats prior to making milk, yields a better textured milk in the end. This is what works for me, and that's what I did in this video. If you decided to make your own oat milk, then take this simple idea of blending oats and water and make it your own. Additionally, you don't have to strain the oat milk after it is blended, but you will end up with a gritty milk if you don't. The oat fiber that remains after straining can be dried and use as oat flour, added to smoothies, or just composted. If you scroll through the comments, you'll see a lot of great suggestions. In the end, it's your oat milk! Have fun with it!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you.
People are crazy, you made a good video :)
Monson Made This try using the soaking water to water your plants
If within 3 weeks you notice the plants flourishing. Then silicon calcium and b vitamins
And other minerals Are indeed in the soaking water
Best to use Distilled water when creating these milks
I work for a holistic MD she has patients with skin disorders. Rashes, eczema psoriasis cradle chap etc etc use bath the area in oat milk 2 or 3 times daily
Works like a charm
You can use the soaking water to bathe in. It's great for your skin :)
Pulp tips:
1. as your binder in veggie burgers
2. folded into bread dough gives the crust a gorgeous crunch yet also makes the interior silky smooth
3. add it to your oatmeal...sounds like redundant but it's not
Great tips! Thanks for letting us know. I'm interested in adding it to bread dough...
You can add the pulp of up to a dry half cup's worth without changing your recipes ratios!
Soaked oats in bread is soooo amazing. Such a soft crumb
@@Cha053ngine I like what it does to the crust, too.
@@jeremycline9542 I haven't noticed any cust based changes. What does it do for you?
You are so likeable. Keep making videos and I hope that your channel will grow.
Thank you so much, Lemukani! I appreciate the love.
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Something about this video is so refreshing! I usually watch so many RUclips blogger ladies out there and so often the content is recycled over and over and there's so many fancy effects focussing on making the video pretty and aesthetic and making the ladies in them look beautiful and something to aspire to that it over rules the actual content. I really enjoyed this! You're so cute and seem very real and at the same time have great content and ideas, I thought I was going to just quickly skim through and watch the 5 minutes of oat milk making but I stayed for the whole thing and I'm glad I did because WOW that iced coffee looks good. I also agree with someone else below who said it's great to see more male representation in the zero waste movement.
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment, Laura. It means a lot to hear that I'm doing something different in the wide world of vegan RUclips. There is a ton of female representation, representing the plant-based panacea, but obviously that's not my journey nor is it my story. I started this channel to give back to the community that helped me to transition to veganism almost 3 years ago. It's so cool that people are responding positively, and getting something out of what I'm putting on my channel. Thank you for watching, and again, thank you for your kind words.
I don't know if anyone has posted this yet... but the water after soaking makes a great emollient for sensative and or dry skin. ZW! : )
I appreciate the suggestion. I'm always looking to find uses for "waste". Most people just freaked out that I did't use the water to make the milk. Thanks!
HI CHERISSE. That sounds great. How do you use it/apply it as an emollient?
You are absolutely correct and wonderful for bringing this up!! If you notice, there are many Dog Shampoo's for "sensitive skin" that has Oatmeal as an ingredient! Without stepping on "rules, or whatever you like call the censorship"...Oats have been a part of Folk Remedy for ages for many skin issues.
@@wellergurl slather it on. let is set awhile, then rinse.
Good idea!
This whole video was to make a coffee that he doesn't like but that his significant other does.
Impressive and awesome!
Welcome to my life. Thanks for getting to the heart of the episode.
Very sweet
Not a coffee drinker, but you are extremely informative and great tips!! Thanks!! Definitely making the oat milk 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you, Nizet. Let me know how it turns out.
I just did this, and I think I'm not longer gonna buy carton soy milk. Thank you so much!! Greetings from Peru!!🤗🤗
Yay! I'm glad you liked it. I do have a homemade soy milk video on my channel as well if you want to try that. I think the soy milk is better for a lot more purposes. Let me know if you give that one a try as well. Thanks for the love from Peru!
@@MonsonMadeThis I guess it depends on the part of the globe where one lives but at least for me, oat is waaay more local than soy (basically coming from the other part of the world), so less transportation footprint, _foodprint_ ? :D
Just found your channel and I want to let you know that this video is extremely well done! I’m also a huge fan of this style of video, it’s informative but delivered in a conversational and laid-back way. Keep it up!
Thank you! I'll pass the compliment onto my videographer who consistently makes me look good.
Just had this this morning over my all bran flakes and I think it's nicer than real milk. It really is amazing. Very good mouth feel
Yay! I glad you liked it. Sometimes it takes a few times to get the texture right using your equipment, but it sounds like you nailed it on your first try!
you are the aunt we all want lol
I think that's a compliment? Aunts are good, right? Haha.
Why aunt? Why not uncle? (just curious)
Me, too.
Because usually aunts are sweet, loving, considerate, helpful, ready to guide you step by step. Not uncles. It is a good thing, babe. Keep up the good job!
@@MonsonMadeThis lol im sorry i meant uncle (english its not my first lenguage sorry) still a good thing tho
I was about to donate my filtered coffee pot, but now I will repurpose it to make oat milk.. thank you. Love your recipes and tips. 🤗
The used coffee grounds are great for some purposes too! Great for plants (not a ton) and compost, used for smell suppression and some scrapping and cleaning uses too. I can't remember more but is easy to find it on the internet.
Nice video btw, calmed pace instead of all crammed information, feels more like a conversation.
Thank you for the awesome suggestions and compliments. I have a ton of coffee grounds, and it's good to know I can do more than just compost them.
Viscous is the word. It has viscosity.
I love your recipe for oat milk and I have been making the oat milk ever since! I finally have creamer in my coffee that I enjoy! Thank you so much!!!
Kathleen! Thank you! A few people have messaged me with problems they have been having, and I've been trying to coach them through making it work a bit better. Everyone's equipment and kitchens and skill levels are different, and I just want everyone to love it. It makes me so happy to hear how much you're enjoying it. Thanks!
That oat milk looks so creamy and good and I love your conscious coffee habit. I use the vietnamese coffee filter(phin) too. So simple and easy to clean ! Thank you for this great video.
Thank you! I have varied my habits a bit since the video, but I'm still always buying coffee in bulk, and making sure that I can either avoid using unnecessary filters, or compost them. And that Phin is excellent as well for making "espresso" type drinks. I love the concentrated coffee that it produces.
I had many pods for the one time use, but I opened them from the top and poured it in to my reusable filter. The throw aways are then used for crafts because there's no hole in the bottom. Great for paints mixing etc. The coffee grounds and paper filters for a pour over are also great for crafts or plants. I to love coffee and oat milk and any other plant milk. I also grind my beans when my hubby is not around or awake. It is loud. Thanks bunches for your videos.
Thanks for the great tips!
So grateful to have found your channel. Finding "milk" for my coffee has been my biggest struggle. Thank you so much for this video!
I'm grateful that you found me, too. Let me know how it turns out for you.
So informative and helpful. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.
Thanks for watching!
Just discover your channel. Thanks for the great recipe for making own oat milk. I no longer need to get organic unsweetened oat milk from the supermarket which is so expensive!
Thanks for discovering me! Glad I could help.
I love that you included practical uses and options not just how to make oat milk. Informative and enjoyable. New subscriber!
Of course! What's the fun of making something if you don't know what to do with it?! Thanks for watching and for subscribing!!!
You always have great tips and good info to share. I enjoy all your videos.
Thank you! I always enjoy hearing from you. Thanks for the continued love.
I just found your page ! I usually NEVER comment on videos butttttt thank you for all these amazing recipes and tips ! so excited i found your page !
Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm excited that you found my channel, too.
I have been dragging my feet when it comes to making my own oat milk, just because I wondered if it will actually be good and not too slimy. Even bought the nut milk bag last year but never used it.
But when a foodie such as yourself recommends, I really should get cracking! Could be massive saving, too.
Thanks for another great video! You had just about 200 subscribers when I first found you, and now you will soon hit 10k!! 😵👏
Thanks for sticking with me for the long haul. I remember those 200 sub days well, and I'm grateful for viewers like you have that have been here since the beginning. The oat milk could take a couple of tries to get it perfect in your kitchen. Over-blending it could make it slimy, so you need to get the time right for your equipment. I have used nut milks in the past, but I really prefer the flour sack towel for most plant milk recipes. Let me know how it goes!
Every once in a while I come back to this video and watch it again because it's just nice.
That's so sweet. Thank you.
Literally just fell in love with you and your content! Keep it up, you’re super informative and just awesome to watch :)
Thank you very much Cecilia. I appreciate the love.
One thing you never addressed was is it quick oats or rolled oats or steel cut oats, what kind of oats?
Great recipe! Thank you 🙏 sending you love from Tunisia 🇹🇳
I love your including zero waste! Definitely do a show covering what you're doing and how you got interested. ZW needs more male representation (jmo). Thanks for making these!
Thank you. I'm fairly far from zero waste, but I try to be conscientious. Have you seen my Plastic Free July videos? Most of what I discuss in those videos still applies. I bring all my own bags... I do buy some packaged foods that are impossible to purchase otherwise, but for the most part I try to buy mostly whole foods, and buy in bulk.
@@MonsonMadeThis I will look for the July video(s). ZW is a process and lifestyle often determined by our locality. We have lots of co-ops and farmer markets but I would love to have a bulk barn or sprouts. Many others have less access to bulk so I do my best to use what we do have...hate to see them fade away. Please do consider adding more ZW recipes...if able. Thanks!
Love the look of your kitchen
Thank you!
I had no idea oat milk was so easily made at home! I'm always looking for it in shops but it's so rare or expensive. Oat milk is great as it's one of the least environmentally damaging milks, milks using almonds and rice are very inefficient, but the oats like you said here can be reused at home for instant fibre too! My friend is huge coffee buff like yourself so I'm sharing this video on to him. Your kitchen is beautiful too, love the zero waste and vegan vibes.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and the info. Let me know how this works out for you.
I never soak the oak before. I add the oat to the blender straight from the bag. 1 cup oat/1/4 cup pecans/3 cups water. Sometimes I add 1 date to make sweet or add vanilla for flavor. I will mention your night before coffee grinder tip to hubby 👍
Okay. You never cease to amaze and enlighten me. I havent made coffee at home in ages. This morning I used my French Press. I am intrigued at the stove top contraption you have. Which do you prefer between the two of these? I think I tried oat milk before but made wrong...maybe didnt soak...cause was gloopy and I tossed it. I have to make it tonight though. If even for my youngest cause he goes through 4 cartons non dairy milk a week alone. You're phenomenal and I always look forward to your content.
Thank you for the love! Each contraption has a different result. The Moka style that unscrews in the middle is for making espresso, so if you wanted to make a latte or some type of espresso-based drink. I love the French press if I want to make a larger "pot" of coffee. Some days I just don't feel like refilling K-Cup after K-Cup. I go in phases where I favor one style above the other; kind of just depends on how much effort I want to put forth that morning.
In terms of the oat milk, it is a bit gloopy by it's nature. It's definitely more viscous than a soy or almond milk, which is why I like it for coffee. Try blending it for only 30 seconds, and see if that helps with the texture. Over blending it can make it slimier for sure.
@@MonsonMadeThis good nuggets. I think I would really like the moka. Morning for carpool with 4 boys is hectic. Good tip on oat milk. I made it with 3 c and you were right I needed that extra one.
Monsoon, I've watched two of your videos now and I'm hooked! I just bought oats to try to make milk and BAM! There you are showing me the way! Thank you!💐
Thank you, thank you. I'm so glad I found your channel!! Love it all
I'm glad you found it, too! Thanks!
I tried making oat milk once, but didn't know about soaking and straining the oats first. What I wound up with was a nasty mess, and I actually threw the whole thing out. I think I'll try it your way. Such a good way to save money, because store bought oat milk is NOT cheap! Thanks!
I hope you give it another shot. Let me know how it turns out.
I love to hear about coffee, how you make it, how you talk about it, how you enjoy it :))))
Thanks! I just did an updated kitchen tour video, and I talk a bit more about coffee there, too. I've been using an Aeropress lately. Have you tried that method before?
I enjoy your style of presentation. I come to the topic of making nut and oat milks to get how to and recipes also. Thanks for the education.
Thanks. Funny enough, I was a teacher for 14 years before doing this, so I think it's part of my DNA now. Glad I could help!
Highly recommend blending some cashews (soaked or not) in the blend. Even more creaminess in the end product!
Thank you.
that is soooo awesome sir... you did that and I love it. thank you
This is my favorite video that I've seen you do, of course I love most all of your videos as you are so interesting and likeable. I am a coffee junkie and finding a good vegan coffee creamer has been my biggest challenge. Non dairy creamers are the last non vegan item that is still part of my diet, I hate to admit. I'm so excited to try making this oat milk and finally have a completely vegan diet. I also LOVED your video with Ben on all the different vegan cheeses and bc of that video I've found cheeses that I love. I live in Wisconsin and am a true cheesehead so your recommendations led to me finding some amazing cheeses that I use on occasion. Keep up the great videos and I look forward to more!
Howdy, Bev! Thanks for watching. I hope this oat milk works out for you, and you can be off of dairy for good. And I understand the cheese addiction. I had it bad for a long time. And it's gotta be even worse being in the heart of it in Wisconsin. Glad Ben and I could help you find some non-dairy cheeses to get you started. I appreciate all the love!
Been using almond milk creamers. But did try oatmilk and it's wonderful. Now I am going make it. Looks easy and a money saver too.
It's super easy. It might take you a couple of tries to get the blend time right for your kitchen and equipment, but homemade oat milk is definitely a great homemade alternative. If you have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, or even a Nutribullet, you might want to only blend it for about 30 to 45 seconds to keep it from getting to viscous.
I learned something new today. Thank you!
I think we should all strive to learn something new every day. Glad I could help!
I love your videos and this format is great. You have a great natural way of talking to your audience, and I love that you are not only vegan but also zero waste. Love everything about your videos!
Thanks!
LOL! "... a Colorado thing"
Excellent!
Thank you! I really appreciate this video for making the Oatmilk. I buy it at least twice a week 😃 so this have really been helpful to me a matter of fact I’m making the oat milk and the almond milk today😁. I would like to show you my outcome..
wow, cut to the vegan Vietnamese coffee and dayummmmm that oatmilk holds up just right!
It works really well. Thanks for watching.
This is the first if your videos I have seen. My comment per your request of the viewers:
Good video. Good balance of chat while getting to the point and demonstration quickly enough. More videos of the same nature would be nice. And as for your consideration of when a viewer wants to visit for a quick recipe, I find it convenient for the recipe to be in the description box in times like that. [Add-on edit a few minutes later: I checked out your playlists and stopped by your website. I have subscribed and with notifications. Good content.]
Thank you.
What is the reason that you didn't use the initial soaking water to make the final milk?
he's losing all the fiber I don't understand that step either
I've read elsewhere that there are undesirable components in raw oats (phylates?) that you are better off without if you are making plant milk. Soaking helps remove them.
@@TKevinBlanc Thank you for your input. And you too Jared Hayter, I was wondering exactly the same question, figured some scrolling would find a few like-minded! Cheers.
because that's sloppy seconds bruh
@@TKevinBlanc would the water be okay to use on house plants or would the phylates cause a negative reaction
I like your demonstration. I was looking for how to make the oat milk and the coffee demo was a bonus! I make my dark roast coffee at home and take to work during the week. My co-workers use the Nespresso machine and flavored coffee. I’m no purest, but I can’t handle being a part of all that waste of the pods. We also have a Krueg in the office and when they discovered Nespresso they abandoned the Krueg. I am stoked to learn I can by the reusable filter for that machine. Now, I can make a guilt free fresh cup o java at the office. (Too dramatic? Haha!) I already checked out the price and will buy one. Thank you!
I love oat milk and will be trying this recipe, where have you been all my life 😀
I"ve been right here! Where have you been?! Haha. Thanks for watching! Let me know how it turns out.
Thank you so much for your knowledge I like all the tools you use !
Thanks, Liz. And thank you for watching.
Wow! Never heard about Oat Milk.
Definitely making it for my coffee.
It's growing in popularity more and more each day. Let me know how it turns out!
thanks so much I love coffee and appreciate you input and passion
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Great video! Excited to try making oat milk!
Thank you!!!!!!!!! God bless your soul!💯👍
Thank you!
Thanks for the demo. Why do you throw out the water it was soaking in? Is it not good?
You'd be crazy to throw that out
Most people throw it out because it gets rid of some of the raw starchy taste. If that flavor bothers you in things like overnight oats, you’ll want to throw it out.
I think, you have to throw it out because otherwise the milk would be very slimy. At least it's my experience.
it’s not good at all it’s very starchy
SO HELPFUL! I looked for Oatly in two stores today but they were out in both! I had no idea it was so easy to make! Thank you ;-)
I'm happy to help! Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to get the blending time and ratios to your liking, but once you get it calibrated for your equipment and your tastes, you're in business.
About how long will the oatmilk last in the fridge?
I've used it up to 5 or 6 days after making it. As far as health and safety standards, I'm not really sure. Maybe up to a week?
Super relaxing and helpful! I will be doing some oat milk now 🤍
Than you!
yay i am so excited to make some! 💕
I'm excited to! Let me know how it turns out.
You are a great find! Thanks for your info. I look forward to following you!
Thank you! And thanks for subscribing!
How long the oat milk can be used? Loved the recipe, very easy :)
I've been advising others in the comments with "3 to 5 days". Thanks for watching!
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Thanks just made some!
Why can't you use the water you soaked the oats in? Do they lose anything nutritionally speaking from soaking?
Theoretically, that water contains a lot of the starch from the oats, which when blended could contribute to the final product being more viscous. Removing some of that extra starch at the beginning helps to prevent that a bit. I can't imagine it affecting the nutritional value much. I have made this using unsoaked oats and it came out fine, which would theoretically be the same as not draining or rinsing.
that was not organic so better to not use that water
You can use the starch water, if you want to make oat cream (more oats, less water, 1TS oil) and then freeze it like ice cubes. This is a great binder for sauces
I love that you made this because I can’t find oatly here in Rhode Island and I can’t wait to try a creamy coffee creamer that I will like. Thank you for all your wonderful tips!
Thank you for watching. I think that oat milk will be the next big milk. I'm already seeing 3 or 4 different brands of oat milk in my basic supermarkets. But there is something about just doing it yourself. Don't over-blend and you'll have great results. Let me know how it turns out for you.
I think oat milk is becoming a thing here in Canada too☺️🇨🇦🥛💛
I'm not mad about it. Haha.
Thank you, this is brilliant! I love how easy it was to make the oat milk, I’ll definitely try that myself, will save a fortune as oat milk is pretty pricey here in the UK, plus I don’t like when companies add extra additives that aren’t necessary like sunflower oil etc. I don’t drink coffee much but I do like iced coffee, so will try that too 😊 Blessings, Kate 🙂
Thanks so much for watching, Kate! I hope it works out for you. It sometimes takes a few tries to get things right. As this is a pretty old video, and I've changed some things about this recipe... I would really recommend using whole oat groats. Here is another video that uses groats, and I think the results are better. Soak the groats for an hour first, and then proceed as you I showed in this video. ruclips.net/video/yvyC80hNXNo/видео.html
It gets slimy when you blend it for too long. You also can't cook with it since it will "gelatinize"
Absolutely. I have been telling people with "slime" issues to stop blending at about 30 to 45 seconds. And I have strongly discouraged the few who have inquired into cooking with it. Baking with it is a different story, though. I have found it works very well in baked goods.
It could be useful for some recipes I guess, maybe you want that texture? I can't think of one now but I'm not an expert. I'm gonna try it for myself anyway, for the sake of culinary science! :D
@@bernat_CustardCream I'm awaiting the results.
If it does gel up fairly well, I wonder if it could be used in a vegan custard...
Thank you, so much info but easy to follow
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help.
Thank you, I am going to make this oat milk sometime this week. Also, just a suggestion for your iced coffee, make coffee ice cubes and it will make your iced coffee even better.
I’m m super excited to make oat milk, I started soaking it as soon as you showed how to. Thanks so much! You seem super cool! This is the 1st time I’ve seen your channel, looking forward to more vids.
How did it turn out? Thanks for watching. I hope you found a lot of great recipes on my channel.
@@MonsonMadeThis So easy to make! I really like the flavor. Had to get used to the slime which may not have been so prevelent had I strained it properly. I only strained it through a sieve to see how it would be. I just give it a good shake B4 using. Super good the in cold brew coffee I make. I like that you paired the 2 together in your vid.😁
@@Trainerlife8805 The "slime" can be helped by rinsing the oats well after soaking, and only blending for 30 to 45 seconds (if you're using a high speed blender). Straining it through a flour sack towel will really help to make it a smoother texture. A lot of people complain about slimy texture, but to he honest, I think that's what gives it the body, which makes it work so well in coffee.
@@MonsonMadeThisAgreed, I like the thick, creamy, full-bodied texture too. Thanks again😁😁
Great summer coffee.
Totally.
Definitely going to try making the oat milk and definitely love your channel just the way it is!
Thank you so much!
I spend so much on Almond & Coconut creamers, I'm definitely going to try Oat Milk........it really looks creamy. I really enjoy this video on Coffee & Creamer!
Definitely give it a try! I haven't given up other plant milks completely, but this one is definitely worth a shot if you're looking to save a bit of money. Let me know how it turns out!
Would you mind sharing the brand of stainless pour through coffee filter you use? I found a few on Amazon that look similar, but want to get the best for my oat and nut milks. Just found your site and love it. Thanks so much! 👍👍
Sadie DeSimone, thank you for asking. I had the same question! The one I bought leaks.
This one is from Ikea.
Mine is from Ikea.
Yes, you are a lovely personality! Omg what a gem you are!!! Thank you for this EXCELLENT video! You have a very generous way of being, and I am thrilled to have found your channel. Can’t wait to use your methods for making coffee, my own oat milk, and reducing waste!
That's mighty sweet of you to say. Thank you. I'm thrilled that you found me as well!
Great tips! I like the IKEA strainer suggestion! Also, the word that you were looking for at 4:48 is colloid. Oatmeal creates colloidal starches when mixed with water.
Honestly, I am obsessed with that IKEA strainer. It's currently making Greek yogurt in my fridge right now. I use it for straining spent fry oil. I use it for making homemade almond milk. I feel like I should buy another one use in case they stop making them and something happens to this one.
@@MonsonMadeThis can you please provide a link? I searched at ikea.com and had no luck
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/oeverst-metal-coffee-filter-stainless-steel-90360234/
thanks for the easy to follow recipe!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for this video I like oat milk pls try Ethiopia coffee in the future.
Literally 2 minutes ago, I talked to my favorite barista, who is from Ethiopia, about where I could get green Ethiopian coffee to roast myself. Stay tuned!
Love this video i try’s to make every day 🙏👍
If you add a little bit of amylase to the water when soaking, it will help break down the starches in the oats and really reduces the "slimy" feel of the finished oat milk. I usually soak in the amylase water for 15 ish minutes first. this is a great informative video with a lot of great ideas for minimum waste as well.
I'll have to give that a go! Thanks for watching.
This looks good. Tried coffee for first time today and it was tasty and comforting. I love oats. Thanks for the tips. :)
Also your voice is absolutely delightful to hear. It’s pretty calming
Thank you!
Wow its creamy..I haven't found a nut milk that makes my coffee creamy like it has half and half..I think I found it yay..gonna try it
It's perfect for coffee. Let me know how it turns out.
I'm not making my own not up for the challenge right now lol..I'm gonna buy it already made
You gotta do what works for you.
Wow! Im so happy I found this video. Thank you very much for the video and the tips. Please do more!
I'm happy you found it, too. Thanks for watching!
Love home made oat milk. Love your video. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching.
I hate coffee, yet I still watched the entire video through. will most likely be trying to make oat milk, always wanted to try it. thanks for the tutorial and tips!
I appreciate it!
Love the waste reduction tips!
Thanks for watching.
Wat hung this video from Istanbul Turkey.I am going to try and make the oat milk.thank you
Thanks for watching!
Very good video, I especially liked the re-usable coffee pod, we live in Germany and I have not seen them here, but that is such a good thing, love the zero waste option, at home we use a Philips machine which we fill with beans and water which is another option of course.
you can get them in germany as well ;) try amazon maybe!
Yum! I tried oat milk in coffee in Scotland and I loved it! I will def be making this!!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes for you. If you find the texture to be too slimy, you might need to just blend it for less time. You may need to make this recipe a time or two to get the recipe to come out perfectly on your particular kitchen equipment. Let me know how it goes!
Looking forward to making this oat milk - have been looking for one that will work with coffee without oil added!
I love your recipes and videos like this. You are a pleasure to watch, keep up the good work;)!
Thank you for the kind words, Maggie! I appreciate it.
Good instructional video on the different ways to make coffee, and how to make oat milk. As for the Keurig, I moved away from that as it never seemed to make coffee that tasted strong enough, and I personally don't believe in putting boiling water through plastic. I moved to the French press, which is mostly glass and metal, aside from the top.
Thank you, and thanks for watching! I agree about the Keurig. I've actually moved away from using it. I did a more recent video (ruclips.net/video/bPDE1XlBKpw/видео.html) where I show my current, pour-over with compostable filters routine. My previous job had be up at 5am, and on the road by 6, so I liked having a machine that would do the job quickly. My partner already had the Keurig machine, so it was an available and easy way to make coffee . Plus, millions of people have those machines, and I wanted to show them that they could still use the machine, without buying the VERY wasteful pods. Convenience does not have to be wasteful.
Oat milk flies off the shelves in Washington State too. Whenever we find it, we usually buy every carton they have on the shelf because most stores are sold out. We really need to start making our own. The brand we buy (Pacific) has Oats, and Oat Bran as key ingredients. We found both at Winco in the bulk section.
I've never tried it with the bran as well. Let me know how it goes.
I love this! Oatly is the best plant based milk brand and it was kind of affordable here in Slovenia. But now it is difficult to find and the price is higher. So that made me start doing oat milk at home. It is just that I kind of don't like that slimy-gooey texture, but your milk looks way better and creamy, not that slimy. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching. Try rinsing your oats well after soaking, and blending them for less time. If you have a high speed blender, let it go maybe 30 to 45 seconds. That should help with the sliminess.
@@MonsonMadeThis thank you! I will do try that 😊
Thanks! A wealth of information.
Thant's what I'm here for!
I love all the coffee gadgets you have. I want them all! Great oatmilk video
Would you believe that I got another one in the mail today? It's not an habit you want. Haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@@MonsonMadeThis it is never enough, as soon I have the space I will get more gadgets, I just love fancy kitchen stuff. I am honest, your videos are awesome. Tomorrow I will be making "Momson style Tom Kha soup"😉
@@myhomeCEO I'm right there with you. And that soup is so good!!! Let me know how it turn out.
I've made it before. It is delicious😉
Mine turned out great!!! So easy...thank you!!!
Awesome! Thanks for the comment.
Great video. Thanks for the simple instructions. 👍
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.
Informative. Thanks !
Glad it was helpful!
This is brilliant. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you! And thanks for watching.