HOW TO MAKE OAT MILK | not slimy + secret trick

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2020
  • Learn how to make oat milk that's not slimy! I'll share 3 tips plus a secret trick. Oat milk is a creamy, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free milk. All you need are oats, water, and a blender - it's easy!
    One thing to keep in mind when making oat milk is that store-bought options are heavily processed with additives. That's how brands like Oatly can achieve a certain consistency and even become frothy. And while homemade options don't froth up the same way, you'll know exactly what's going into it and you can make it fresh on demand. Enjoy!
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  • @Downshiftology
    @Downshiftology  4 года назад +798

    I've definitely drank my fair share of oat milk over the last two weeks - ha! I hope you guys enjoy all the tips and tricks in the video and make the best homemade oat milk possible. Enjoy! xo - Lisa

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +13

      @@Nirmadify I actually did buy it and had hoped to use it, but you're right, it's super concentrated. After doing the math you would have only needed 1/10 of a teaspoon for the quantity of this recipe and I thought that would be too difficult for most people to measure. But for larger batches it would work great! :)

    • @MataH1
      @MataH1 4 года назад +2

      @@Downshiftology Thanks Lisa, as always your video is informative, down to earth and looks yummy. My question is, considering you rinse the oats after soaking, what would happen if you put a bit too much enzymes? Would it affect the taste or have health consequences?...

    • @MataH1
      @MataH1 4 года назад +4

      @@Downshiftology And again, why do you need to rinse, enzymes are actually good for you?
      Thanks to TheBritFix who talked about natural enzymes, I found an interesting article, saying mangoes would have amylases, whereas honey, kefir and miso have the full spectrum. A lot to experiment with! 🙂 www.healthline.com/nutrition/natural-digestive-enzymes

    • @kymhouse8158
      @kymhouse8158 4 года назад +5

      Please may I ask, did you try just washing the oats, as you would rice? I would think that would remove a lot of the starch that makes them slimy just as washing the rice makes them less gluggy after cooking! But I'm curious if you tried, I've tried many but my son (who's drank store bought all his life) is close to not trying any more that I make as he hates the homemade stuff!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +9

      @@kymhouse8158 Yes, I did try that method and it came out slimier than the first method I showed.

  • @bydoempire9746
    @bydoempire9746 4 года назад +4151

    Freeze your oats prior to blending (about 1hr) to cut down on any slime in addition to using cold water.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +335

      Thanks for the quick tip! Haven't tried that one yet but will give it a go :)

    • @annab5961
      @annab5961 4 года назад +34

      What a great idea too ! Thanks 🙏

    • @lashondadabney6686
      @lashondadabney6686 4 года назад +56

      Can you clarify? Should I freeze the dried oats or after they’ve soaked in water?

    • @lzenke
      @lzenke 4 года назад +8

      Downshiftology do you do this after you allow them to soak?

    • @bydoempire9746
      @bydoempire9746 4 года назад +418

      @@lzenke Just to clarify do not soak the oats, just put the dry oats in the freezer beforehand and when you're ready to make oatmilk dump the dry oats in your blender with cold water and blend, then strain with a nut milk bag.

  • @allyoukneadisbread7908
    @allyoukneadisbread7908 5 месяцев назад +165

    Hi there! Food scientist here! The sliminess actually comes from a soluble fiber found in oats called beta-glucan. It's one of the things that makes oats so healthy. Beta-glucan can polymerize like crazy so the more you break down the oats, the more b-glucan is released from the matrix of the cells and the more slimy it can get. Heat can also help release the b-glucan and the friction in blenders can create heat that makes it more slimy. So your tip for cold water is spot on! Now, about the enzymes you added, I think the soaking step could've also played a role in reducing the sliminess, not just the enzymes because you can wash part of the b-glucan out. Just some nerdy stuff haha! :)

    • @pgalaxy
      @pgalaxy 3 месяца назад +5

      I wonder how to make oat milk tht can be warmed up to make cappuccino, but that does not thicken like porrige. suggestions?

    • @erialettchill
      @erialettchill 3 месяца назад +5

      Thanks very helpful! I might try a quick pre soak with cold water and no enzymes :)

    • @thebiglie865
      @thebiglie865 2 месяца назад +1

      I just made my first batch with the enzymes. But I wonder, how slimy is the sliminess? If the b-glucan is so good for us then idk, I might just go slimy. What are your thoughts?

    • @inanitas
      @inanitas 2 месяца назад +3

      @@thebiglie865 My thoughts exactly. I'll try it and report back. Maybe we can make two kinds of oat milk, i.e. use the slimy one for things where it doesn't bother. But I also think it's probably not that important. I use it for porridge mostly and there's enough oats in there to supply beta-glucan lol

  • @AndrewMSmith130
    @AndrewMSmith130 3 года назад +2277

    For those people who live outside the USA 4 cups of water is 950ml and 1 cup of oats is 85g

  • @lucastrash3068
    @lucastrash3068 3 года назад +1438

    So you’re telling me, that all my life I’ve been drinking oat milk. My Mexican mom does this as agua fresca and I drink it with a lot of meals.

    • @Jean-tt6on
      @Jean-tt6on 3 года назад +105

      Horchata de avena is the best!!!

    • @arthas640
      @arthas640 3 года назад +181

      There's a huge difference between oat milk and avena, as well as rice milk and horchata. You see, oat milk and rice milk are marketed as trendy health foods and are more expensive. Also many hipsters are secretly afraid of ethnic foods and prefer them to be more "dumbed down" sort of like the difference between real Mexican tacos and Chipotle.

    • @AbbyEmbro
      @AbbyEmbro 3 года назад +29

      Haha you were trendy before it was cool

    • @luisabriful
      @luisabriful 3 года назад +57

      @@arthas640 Sorry I don't understand your comment. rice milk is made with rice, horchata is made with chufa (or tiger nuts in english) so yes they are different. but oat milk and avena milk are the same thing.

    • @anmnou
      @anmnou 3 года назад +130

      @@luisabriful He was being sarcastic...saying that it only becomes appealing or acceptable to most white people once it has been given a hipster name and stamp of approval.

  • @dianec3279
    @dianec3279 4 года назад +762

    This is THE best video on how to make home made oat milk! I have watched dozens, and this is it. You explain everything and show all the steps. Wonderful. I’m making this tomorrow! Thanks so much for all your work!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +18

      Wow, I'm so happy to hear that Diane! 😊Can't wait for you to make this method now.

    • @lilly_purr8150
      @lilly_purr8150 4 года назад +4

      did it work out for you?:)

    • @dianec3279
      @dianec3279 4 года назад +6

      Lilly_Purr yep! Delicious!

    • @allysonmccormack5529
      @allysonmccormack5529 4 года назад +1

      Made it with the digestive enzymes. Not slimy but super thin. What is the benefit of drinking/using this?

    • @lilly_purr8150
      @lilly_purr8150 4 года назад +3

      Allyson McCormack i think the only benefit is that it doesn’t get slimy, how much did you use? maybe use less if you like it thicker, haven’t tried it tho

  • @ankit9j
    @ankit9j 2 года назад +430

    Consider me the laziest - I just blended the oats directly in cold water and drank as is and it was just great!
    No preparation, no waiting, no staining, no waste - just instant healthy oat milk shake (had added an apple (peeled), cocoa powder and some date syrup)😋

    • @manjithamanohar7559
      @manjithamanohar7559 2 года назад +25

      Even l love oats smoothies..just blend and drink..no wastage of food

    • @TomBVoxman
      @TomBVoxman 2 года назад +41

      Yes, I don’t see the harm in consuming the oat pulp.

    • @vanifarron
      @vanifarron 2 года назад +21

      @@TomBVoxman There's no harm, it can just taste grainy. To me, the pulp makes it feel like I am drinking sandpaper lol. It hurts

    • @nathaliekathina
      @nathaliekathina 2 года назад

      Girl, I'm with you 😝

    • @raaziaqazi5727
      @raaziaqazi5727 2 года назад

      Can u specify oats quantity u used in a glass please?

  • @Vanessa-fs7oz
    @Vanessa-fs7oz 3 года назад +119

    I read to add vanilla and sweetener after blending and straining so that the flavor does not get strained out in the oat pulp. The flavor can be added to the final product and just whisked in by hand.

    • @froggydoodle808
      @froggydoodle808 Год назад +7

      Clever! Underrated comment!

    • @efrondel8275
      @efrondel8275 Год назад +1

      WHERE CAN I FIND THE MESH WHAT STORES WILL SELL IT

    • @freedomforever1962
      @freedomforever1962 8 месяцев назад +1

      A kitchen Cookware and accessory store.

    • @aprilslove482
      @aprilslove482 Месяц назад

      That makes sense as I’ve been making it a week now and the flavor & sweetness is mild. But I added it before I stained. I’ll see how much of a difference making it this way will be. I’m sure it’ll be better now!

  • @giahung2983
    @giahung2983 3 года назад +131

    This women listed every she saw in this video including: her ingredients, jars, spoons etc to her clothes and the pn to her knife set. Like wow.

  • @isadoravalentim225
    @isadoravalentim225 2 года назад +10

    This actually worked! I couldn't find the enzyme so I just blended my oatmeal with water and ice cubes and it didn't become slimy. Game changer!

  • @kylierigby1953
    @kylierigby1953 4 года назад +75

    Hi. Great advice! I blitzed my oats first to nearly flour. Then added the oats to the fridged water and processed for 10 seconds. Perfect! Will save heaps of money in the long run as I go through so much oat milk. Tastes delicious! ☺️

  • @wonderrlandalice
    @wonderrlandalice 4 года назад +296

    If only cooking was a part of science i would have been more interested esp the way you explain so easily!! Love how much passion you have!! Subscribed!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +5

      Welcome to the Downshiftology community Alice 😊I hope you learn a few new things while you're here!

    • @romi6374
      @romi6374 4 года назад +25

      Honey food engineering is an Engineering stream! Food science is a science. 😂😅

    • @darkestmoon5209
      @darkestmoon5209 4 года назад +9

      everything you do in cooking is a science, such as when you have to pay more attention to the temperature when you're cooking/baking

    • @wonderrlandalice
      @wonderrlandalice 4 года назад +1

      Downshiftology Definitely did learn a lot from your videos! Thank you 🥰

    • @madam_mim
      @madam_mim 4 года назад +3

      If you're really interested in the science behind cooking, check out Good Eats with Alton Brown.

  • @WondaElizabeth
    @WondaElizabeth 4 года назад +481

    Thanks for the video and the new ideas. I slow toast whole oats, let them dry overnight and my oat milk is never slimy and has a more nutty flavor. I will definitely try your way though. THANKS!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +46

      Haven't tried that method yet! Looks like I'll need to do more experimenting 😊

    • @Vscustomprinting
      @Vscustomprinting 4 года назад

      i dont know about this.. doesnt seem to be nutritious

    • @Shaniboo234
      @Shaniboo234 4 года назад +12

      Daniel Reynolds why do you say that ? Do you think it’s the toasting ?

    • @WondaElizabeth
      @WondaElizabeth 4 года назад +42

      Ayana Emerald I was wondering that myself, as I only toast what I need to make the milk. If there’s any toasted oats left I freeze them for another time. I have never had the oats go rancid and the milk last for at least two weeks in the fridge. I live in Ecuador and learned this method over here, watching a RUclips video in Spanish.

    • @Shaniboo234
      @Shaniboo234 4 года назад +3

      Wonda Elizabeth thanks I’ll try that :)

  • @susanlance8179
    @susanlance8179 4 года назад +39

    My son just bought me a Vitamix, it is my first one ever. It is a A3300, I am celiac, and can't have dairy and soy. I am excited to see if I can make safe version's of some of the foods I gave up. Just am so excited just wanted to share.💗

    • @laurieduncan6096
      @laurieduncan6096 3 года назад

      Susan Lance Sounds like you have a wonderful son.

  • @timothystoneveden6345
    @timothystoneveden6345 2 года назад +72

    FYI: That enzyme you are using from the capsules can be found at brewing supply stores. It's directly used for breaking down starches for making beer and spirits from grains. In fact if you are interested in going that route, research beer brewing to get some tips. It probably wouldn't hurt to cook the oats a bit before adding the enzyme in this process.

  • @Naidoo0909
    @Naidoo0909 4 года назад +42

    Whipped up two batches in 10 minutes for the week ahead! Thanks Lisa, we’ve been waiting for you to drop this recipe since the day you first mentioned it on tour IG stories 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +1

      You're so quick! 😊So excited to see how you like this over the week Winona!

  • @mrrd4444
    @mrrd4444 4 года назад +28

    A lot of recipe videos tend to run long and overcomplicate things but this was easy to understand and clear, so I appreciate that!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! 😊

    • @Simplyouropinion
      @Simplyouropinion 4 года назад

      Awesome day!! Its was an awesome recipe and SUPER EASY!!! You may bake with this oat milk also!! I prepared banana bread muffins!! ruclips.net/video/1Vp14yN-DI8/видео.html

  • @TheWordBath
    @TheWordBath Год назад +2

    Simply amazing. Tried this recipe and wow!!! I had given up on making oat milk because it always came out slimy. I can't believe how refreshingly delicious and non slimy this is. Thank you so kindly for this.

  • @susanmiller3494
    @susanmiller3494 4 года назад +152

    I ordered the Nut Milk Bag directly from Ellie's to hopefully avoid giving more $$ to Amazon!

    • @jabrayjay6679
      @jabrayjay6679 3 года назад

      Great idea

    • @mindymiller3270
      @mindymiller3270 3 года назад +2

      Smart!

    • @earthcandleco
      @earthcandleco 2 года назад +2

      Great! Let’s not give Bezos any more money! He does nothing to advance society with the money he’s made from us except fly into space 🙄

  • @caitlinneill
    @caitlinneill 4 года назад +148

    omg I've been making oat milk lately and I'm so happy you made this recipe! I'm allergic to nuts and some days I'm just not willing to endure the itchy mouth for a milk alternative. Thank you for doing the research, it is very much appreciated.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +3

      Can't wait for you to give this recipe a try Caitlin! 😊Oat milk really is such a great milk alternative.

  • @khalilzrayer7199
    @khalilzrayer7199 3 года назад +395

    fun fact: amylase is the enzyme secreted by glands in the mouth that break down the starch polymers into matose and glucose. thats why if you chew on, lets say, a piece of bresd long enough, youll start to taste some sweetness to it.
    *chew your food well, guys, because digestion, be it chemical or mechanical, starts in the mouth!!!*

    • @remichris2135
      @remichris2135 3 года назад +3

      Yay for Science! #SciComm

    • @kbs1212
      @kbs1212 3 года назад +12

      I love reading comments like this. Thank you ☺️

    • @allisonbyron1181
      @allisonbyron1181 3 года назад +8

      My grandma used to tell me that if chew bread long enough, it turns into sugar. I would always try to chew long enough to get to that point, but i haven’t gotten there yet (:

    • @motazfawzi2504
      @motazfawzi2504 3 года назад +18

      So you can technically spit in the soaking oats and it should work just fine?

    • @arunadaybasu
      @arunadaybasu 3 года назад +3

      @@motazfawzi2504 hahhahhaa insane

  • @channel0athena
    @channel0athena 4 года назад +43

    I was just thinking TODAY that I wanted to make my own oat milk. Then this was the first video in my subscription box 🙌🏼

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +1

      This video came just in time then! Can't wait for you to make your first batch 😊

    • @jillybean9569
      @jillybean9569 3 года назад +1

      law of attraction perhaps? 🤔 or the gov is listening 🤭

  • @NourishwithNaeemah
    @NourishwithNaeemah 4 года назад +11

    The cold water and enzymes are a game changer!!! I actually used a 1/4 cup of cashews as well and this is the best batch of oatmilk that I have made. Thank you so much!!

  • @MrVortexRider
    @MrVortexRider 2 года назад +2

    I've been getting my oat milk from Aldi, but I've been wanting to make my own. Thank you for this. It simplifies things so much.

  • @darylhan1676
    @darylhan1676 4 года назад +36

    Amazing breakdown of the thought process and process it takes to create oat milk! Lisa, you really did that! Love this recipe, shall try it out soon.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад

      Thanks so much Daryl! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and video. And a peek inside my crazy brain. Ha! ;)

  • @marissaabdul5939
    @marissaabdul5939 3 года назад +30

    Hey, I'm Indonesian, and love watching this video, a day after I watching this, I went to nearest supermarket and search for rolled oats and I got it. Today, I finally made my oatmilk ✨✨✨ super happy ✨✨✨ thank you for the ice water tips ✨ btw what to do with the leftover oat? (brb to check your another video about this) 💕

    • @karlbyrne6021
      @karlbyrne6021 2 года назад +3

      Add the left over pulp to pancake batter. Yummy

  • @priyab5926
    @priyab5926 4 года назад +2

    You are the best recipe blogger and RUclipsr out there Lisa! Lots of love

  • @oldradio3092
    @oldradio3092 3 года назад

    Yes!! Just sent my husband to the organic food store to get the stuff!
    Can’t wait to try it.

  • @lottiemillar8673
    @lottiemillar8673 3 года назад +8

    i've recently gone dairy-free due to milk causing me really bad acne, but am also going to university this september. thanks so much for this video, i was really worried about how i was going to afford oat milk on a student budget!

  • @swimbait1
    @swimbait1 3 года назад +144

    I have made oat milk for about a year. I blend like she did but I just pour it through a metal strainer. Yes I get some sediment but it’s not much and it’s so easy and really delicious

    • @kockgunner
      @kockgunner 2 года назад +8

      That’s good to know. I feel like metal strainers are more common than cheese cloth bags for amateur cooks.

    • @nodoboho
      @nodoboho Год назад +6

      I use the two metal nesting sieves you can get from Dollar Tree, doubled up. I had to move the oats around with a spoon when the oats clogged the sieve, but by doing this the liquid would eventually run through. When the pulp in the sieve was looking pretty dry, I dumped the ball of oat pulp into a bowl and poured another batch through. It took a little longer. If it is too thick, I add a little water and shake it up. I cooked up the oat pulp with some extra fresh oats for oatmeal. I'm going to try my metal superfine coffee strainer and may even try my French Press to see if those would work better.

    • @peacetea1001
      @peacetea1001 10 месяцев назад

      do you add your oat milk to your hot coffee? since this RUclipsr said her oat milk will thicken in hot drinks it got me worried since I only use oat milk for my coffee

  • @PhinaLuv
    @PhinaLuv 4 месяца назад +2

    I just made this today for the first time and it's wonderful!! I used the 2nd method with the enzyme and I am so pleased!

  • @caro4art
    @caro4art Год назад +1

    Just found your recipe and steps to stop slimy milk. Thank you so much…. It worked so well. The amylase and only using 3 cups of h2o worked well. Also I blended the oats with ice cubes and again I have a delicious non slimy milk. I had given up on oat milk over a year ago because of the slimy texture, but it is now my go to milk for cacao and coffee. Wonderful!

  • @mastercontrol7876
    @mastercontrol7876 3 года назад +3

    This recipe just earned you a new subscriber!!

  • @h2t26
    @h2t26 3 года назад +5

    This is the second time I have heard about this slim as an issue, and the first video dedicated solely to it. Personally I'm not bothered by it. As a child we would drink a "juice" of steeped oats with just water, oats, and sugar! It was great!

  • @yasu2220
    @yasu2220 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it with my family & it turned out flawless ✨✨✨

  • @ehe1387
    @ehe1387 Год назад +1

    I tried out this recipe and im in love… It consistency is perfect and it tastes amazing as well :) thanks for thretut

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 4 года назад +4

    You have been such a positive influence on me! I have alot of allergies and can get discouraged.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад

      I'm so glad to hear that Char 😊You can also browse through my website for more dietary options!

  • @EchoLog
    @EchoLog Год назад +5

    Oat and goat milk are my favorites since they're usually the easiest to find local organic raw sources of. Also, millet is a grain that pairs well with oats, i think their flavors balance especially in breads.

  • @thenormallife1138
    @thenormallife1138 3 года назад +1

    This is great! Oatmilk is the only milk we can use because of allergies. I've tried to make it b4 but it's always been slimy and we go through a gallon and a half a week. Can't wait to try these tips!

  • @id4j7mob17
    @id4j7mob17 4 года назад

    Wow, so crisp and informative...not one unnecessary word or drag anywhere...

  • @debrajohnson7751
    @debrajohnson7751 Год назад +10

    Hey. Today I made the oat milk. It was a little thin. Maybe I didn't use enough oats. But it was fine. Thanks for the recipe 😊.

  • @ahtahs9
    @ahtahs9 4 года назад +4

    Can definitely see the difference after adding the enzymes to the rolled oats! That’s smart 🙌🏼

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +1

      It definitely takes away the sliminess if that's something you're concerned about 😊

  • @rolandbaskerville9199
    @rolandbaskerville9199 2 года назад

    Wow this is great. Thank you so much for sharing and taking all the time to put this video together.

  • @thesoulflowerexperience
    @thesoulflowerexperience Год назад +1

    You are my go-to cook and RUclipsr for stuff like this! Thank you for this video.

  • @stephanieperry1815
    @stephanieperry1815 4 года назад +5

    So glad somebody easle beside me has learn to make oat milk.ive been doing it for over 40 years.was taught by my gr as grandmother.

    • @jabrayjay6679
      @jabrayjay6679 3 года назад +1

      The wisdom of our elders!

    • @MissHappyKate
      @MissHappyKate 3 года назад

      Hi Stephanie, you've been making oat milk for over 40 years. That's fantastic. Is your method the same as this one? How do you make yours, have you any tips please?

  • @un-review
    @un-review 2 года назад +3

    Great tutorial and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks a lot!

  • @jimmycmartinez
    @jimmycmartinez 3 года назад

    You’re an excellent speaker and you got straight to the point! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽i will definitely give these a try!!

  • @nlpchannel
    @nlpchannel 3 года назад

    Awesome thank you for this, we're shifting into this from Almond --- love it!

  • @indirak8247
    @indirak8247 3 года назад +3

    I really appreciate your explanation how and why to make it...I’m allergic to gluten and dairy, sugar, too...😏, so, you showed me how I can make oat milk. So far I used to drink coconut and almond milk. Thank you so much, Lisa.🌹❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  3 года назад

      You are so welcome! 😊Glad I could introduce you to new recipes you can consume!

  • @soulcandyalmadulce5885
    @soulcandyalmadulce5885 3 года назад +5

    A whole heart appreciation for you and the time given to make this video. Just made the first recipe! It is exactly what I was looking for with an added cup of oats for a thicker consistency but not the slime and just a tbl of raw honey. Great day to all.

  • @robertipach4332
    @robertipach4332 2 года назад

    Unbelievably easy - I can’t believe is used to soak almonds overnight. I poured mine through a fine mesh drum sieve and it came out great!

  • @lyr1kn156
    @lyr1kn156 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for this, I just got done making some and it turned out brilliantly!

  • @sheaguy1
    @sheaguy1 4 года назад +8

    Your video production is incredible! Would be greatly appreciated if you made a behind-the-scenes video of how you do it. Even a basic one would go a long way for those who are interested.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +2

      Hi there- Thanks so much! You can always get a sneak peek of BTS on my Instagram stories :)

  • @arunadaybasu
    @arunadaybasu 3 года назад +3

    Woah... You're a genius! You figured how to reduce the slimyness!

  • @Razberry52
    @Razberry52 4 года назад +1

    Wow so appreciative of your experimentation before filming this! I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you so much!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад

      You are so welcome! Hope this recipe turns out well for you May 😊

  • @Sunlineish
    @Sunlineish 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this fantastic video. My dietician changed me to oat mylk, and it's quite expensive. I used to make nut mylk years ago, and you can so taste the difference between home made and store bought. 😇💜💙💚💛🧡❤

  • @jessicadavis8477
    @jessicadavis8477 4 года назад +4

    Lisa- this is amazing! I can’t wait to try this, my oat milk attempts have been slimy so far! Thank you so much!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад

      Perfect timing! I hope these few tips will help take the slime away for you :)

  • @zachary8224
    @zachary8224 4 года назад +39

    haha, i immediately thought of amylase when you said enzymes :) that's really smart! i would have NEVER thought of that idea!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +2

      Definitely had to do lot's of research while testing, but it does indeed work! 😊

    • @eltorillavega
      @eltorillavega 4 года назад

      @@Downshiftology Hey, I am so intrigued by your method and would like to try it, but regarding the use of the digestive enzymes, would that also remove nutrition from the oats? Thanks in advance for your reply!!

    • @zachary8224
      @zachary8224 4 года назад +1

      @@eltorillavega Hey! I don't think it will. The digestive enzymes are amylase, which means that this enzyme is only designed to break down starches- not any other nutrients. Your body also naturally produces enzymes like amylase to break down starches you eat- from your saliva in your mouth to the stomach, so it wouldn't be removing any nutrition from the oats. Hope this helps :)

  • @LeanneVlogzFilmz
    @LeanneVlogzFilmz 8 месяцев назад

    I'll definitely try this. I've lost my trust in some oat milk brands so this is great.

  • @queenieburgers50
    @queenieburgers50 2 года назад

    I'm excited to try this! Oatmilk in the store is little over $2 for 4 servings, that'll add up quick.

  • @KetilFroyn
    @KetilFroyn 4 года назад +80

    As Jim noted, amylase is used by brewers during the mashing phase to convert starch to sugar. Amylase occurs naturally in malt. Perhaps adding a little malt and tuning the process could result in oat milk that's naturally sweeter and less slimy? Alpha and beta amylase are most active around 160F/70C and 140F/60C, respectively.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +13

      Because I'm gluten-free I can't use malt. But yes, I think you're 100% right. For those who aren't gluten-free I think that would be another interesting option to tinker around with. I also debated adding straight amylase (I actually purchased from a brewers website) but then realized the amount needed for this small quantity of oat milk was 1/10th of a teaspoon, and I thought that would be too difficult for most to measure. So defaulted back to the enzyme capsules. :)

    • @MrKnesh
      @MrKnesh 4 года назад +12

      @@Downshiftology Love the video! I work as a barista and my customers have been very excited that we started carrying Oatly to make their lattes with. I also do work in brewing and fermentation, and as Ketil pointed out the "active" temperatures of amylase is well above the temperature you treated the oats with in the video. I see that you are still getting results, but I would love to do some experimentation with your technique, as well as bringing the oats up to the actual activating temperature of the enzyme while they soak. Another thought is that sprouted oats also produce enzymes, and it may be possible to get the same result from using a small portion of "malted" oats in the recipe to acquire the enzymes. Thanks again!

    • @discoguru8363
      @discoguru8363 4 года назад

      @@Downshiftology do you have celiac disease?

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +2

      @@discoguru8363 Yes, I do.

    • @binarytransfer5588
      @binarytransfer5588 4 года назад +2

      @@MrKnesh My first thought after watching the video was that maybe just rincing the oats prior made the difference. Could the rincing get rid of tiny particles that could then thicken the mix making it slimy? If on top of that the amylase did not have the best conditions to have any reaction with the oats. Any thoughts?

  • @johnbaker589
    @johnbaker589 3 года назад +4

    OOOOOOH YUMMY!! I can’t wait to try this and make some MATCHA MILK with this oat milk recipe...thank you!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  3 года назад

      Oh! Interested to see how that will turn out 😊

  • @LacHong3541
    @LacHong3541 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for your hard work! Love all your videos. Keep up the great work. 👏😀❤️

  • @ritamozes7710
    @ritamozes7710 3 года назад

    I just tried out to make my own oat milk and used another method before i found this video.i do not really catch what is the problem with slimy one.but i will definetly try out this one to see and taste difference!thank you!

  • @ter8330
    @ter8330 4 года назад +10

    I actually a paint strainer, which I have for years and it works perfectly! I get the small ones for this type of milk and the large strainers for my yogurts....!

    • @pbj5142
      @pbj5142 2 года назад +1

      Are these cloth strainers? I would like to try something different than the typical cheesecloth and metal strainer.

    • @ter8330
      @ter8330 2 года назад +1

      @@pbj5142 The ones I have are more mesh-like. I don't like cloth strainers, which is why I went with the paint strainers. They work like a charm, just as effective and in my opinion, much easier to clean! You can't go wrong with them. They are very inexpensive and I believe you get two per bag! Try it! It's much cheaper than a 30.00 nut bag!

    • @pbj5142
      @pbj5142 2 года назад

      @@ter8330 Thanks!

    • @ter8330
      @ter8330 2 года назад

      @@pbj5142 Welcome! Hope it works out for you! I am convinced it will so buy what you can now!

    • @danielam8217
      @danielam8217 Год назад +1

      @@ter8330 Do you use a paint strainer bag or cone, or what kind of paint strainer?

  • @lupebutterfly9161
    @lupebutterfly9161 4 года назад +14

    I kept going back to see where you had mentioned to put the oats with water and enzymes in the microwave!!! haha Then the third time I realized you were just using itvas timer.

  • @ochomsophie143
    @ochomsophie143 3 года назад

    Awwww 🥰not only are your recipes super easy but also quick .thanks for making my vegan life super easy .love from Dubai

  • @jodienewell1705
    @jodienewell1705 4 года назад +2

    What a great video! I will definitely try this. I've been buying a high grade Oat Milk and it is costly but tastes sooooo good.
    I have a Greville milk frother and looooove to make hot cocoa using oat milk. I've finally got the perfect hot cocoa recipe: 12 oz oat milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp maple syrup, dash of salt, 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад

      Hope you enjoy this recipe Jodie! It will definitely be much more cost effective 😊

  • @arthas640
    @arthas640 3 года назад +6

    1:16 I always find labels like that kind of funny since quiet often despite any "gluten free" labels they can still have labels on the back saying "this product may have been packaged in a facility that packages wheat, pork, tree nuts, ground nuts, sea nuts, shellfish, and thermonuclear weapons". I've also noticed that they sometimes charge extra for foods with a gluten free label even if the food wouldnt have any gluten anyways, just because they know some people will pay extra if they see that label because they assume that means its a health food. It can get kind of comical, I saw _kosher salt_ at the store the other day with a "gluten free" label.

  • @susanrodesky9872
    @susanrodesky9872 Год назад +5

    This is so interesting! I am going to try your enzyme treatment this time when I make the oat milk. I am curious though...can you freeze prepared oak milk as an additional storage method?

  • @meryemlahbara2834
    @meryemlahbara2834 3 года назад +1

    I freezed the oat for 1 hour & used very cold water ... blend .. use just a metal strainer ... blend again with vanilla creamer & caramel ..... sooooo good .. I just made it👼 I never thought that my kids will love oat milk ... they did!!!!

  • @keropi193
    @keropi193 Год назад

    I've been trying to save money and consume less plastic and this is the bomb :) Thanks so much

  • @suhelavaneerten419
    @suhelavaneerten419 4 года назад +4

    I love to make oatmilk, since here in The Netherlands not a lot of nuts grow, and we do have a lot of localy grown oats!

    • @lenkakupkova625
      @lenkakupkova625 4 года назад

      Vegan greetings from Belgium! Jij hebt gelijk 😉

  • @zurima2012
    @zurima2012 4 года назад +10

    You are a genius!
    I won’t be buying Oatly any more!!!
    A thousand times better than Oatlly!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +1

      Ahh! I hope this recipe works out for you Marcela 😊If you do have any questions in terms of the consistency please let me know!

    • @diemeckerei3021
      @diemeckerei3021 4 года назад

      Marcela Mo did you try with oder without the encymes? :)

    • @blueskythinking8312
      @blueskythinking8312 4 года назад

      Can u tell us what u did?

  • @Kali08012
    @Kali08012 Год назад

    This was thorough and short. I loved this video.

  • @priyab5926
    @priyab5926 4 года назад +1

    Lisa, you are one of the only people whose words I trust. I never have to double check your science spiel simply because I know you do extensive research before telling us anything. Cheers!

  • @electricjaketv
    @electricjaketv 4 года назад +7

    I love how you explain the whole process, it really felt like you're one of my cool professors at college haha

  • @WedartStudio
    @WedartStudio 4 года назад +8

    Thank you for this recipe! It's very well presented and really easy to follow! Are these enzymes safe for weakened liver? Greetings from the UK!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +6

      It is best to ask your primary physician for any personal medical related questions 😊

    • @Slizz
      @Slizz 4 года назад

      These enzymes produces your body naturally for digestion. If you ingest them the body will break them down into amino acids again.

  • @gisellefeelz31
    @gisellefeelz31 3 года назад +1

    thank you for sharing! i’ve been playing with oatmilk, i love it! 💗

  • @flowersafeheart
    @flowersafeheart 4 года назад +2

    Very happy to discover this video and new channel! I drink so much oat milk and been wanting to make my own. I especially love the idea of maple syrup, honey, date, and/or vanilla instead of processed sugar.

  • @krystalgalvan7255
    @krystalgalvan7255 4 года назад +64

    Her: “heat is not our friend”
    Me: i live in Florida, you darn right! Lol

    • @porkfied
      @porkfied 4 года назад

      Hahahahaha,I know not to mention how humid too.

    • @jillybean9569
      @jillybean9569 3 года назад

      ugh omg me too SO MUCH HUMIDITY AND HEAT 🤦🏼‍♀️ so many clothes options I CANNOT wear bc it gets so hot and sticky outside lol

    • @Nicholas.Tsagkos
      @Nicholas.Tsagkos 3 года назад

      but it's tropical, like a paradise.

  • @Reallifecleanliving
    @Reallifecleanliving 4 года назад +4

    I think I was squeezing mine way too hard and it turned out slimy, thank you for the information!

  • @AsherBKNY
    @AsherBKNY 2 года назад

    Nice thank you for sharing this great tricks with Enzymes, Will definitely give this a try next time I make my oatmilk

  • @raquelitaregondola8129
    @raquelitaregondola8129 Год назад

    Thank you for all your tips the most informative oat video I have ever watch on as to make home made oat milk.

  • @Jewlz4ever
    @Jewlz4ever 4 года назад +5

    Great video and thorough explanation! Love that you mentioned ORGANIC oats because conventional oats are heavily sprayed with glyphosate (RoundUp) which causes cancer!

    • @benmjt
      @benmjt 9 месяцев назад

      Bollocks

  • @ameliabee2003
    @ameliabee2003 4 года назад +6

    Oat milk is my favorite! Since soy gives me an upset stomach, almond evokes a light allergy, and I'm allergic to all nuts on top of that. Oats oats

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  4 года назад +1

      This recipe will be the perfect alternative. Enjoy Amelia 😊

  • @krono965
    @krono965 3 года назад +1

    You can get pure amylaze from craft brewers. Or use koji grown on oats for a more complex flavor in general. Amylase is also activated at 60C heat for maximum conversion. Similarly leftover starch when heated stabilizes the liquid.

  • @cindymie1684
    @cindymie1684 Год назад

    I love the way you talk, it doesn't matter how long you've talking here, I still love it. For the other vloggers' talk, I couldn't even stand for a few more seconds. :D

  • @blueandbanana
    @blueandbanana Год назад +4

    What are your thoughts on blending the dry oats before adding liquid? Less blend time therefore less slime?

  • @Jaxxie1981
    @Jaxxie1981 4 года назад +3

    I needed this video in my life. Two attempts at oatmilk, both too slimy to bear, and I'm ready to see if third time is the charm.

  • @ughpizza
    @ughpizza 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this! I am going to try this soon and am looking forward to my homemade oat milk!

  • @mantuli8500
    @mantuli8500 3 года назад

    I liked before watching. Subscribed after seeing almond butter recipe. Thank you for keeping things simple

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  3 года назад

      Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊

  • @belleepoque07
    @belleepoque07 2 года назад +61

    The amylase breaks down starch to sugars. Adding it to unblended rolled oats does not expose most of the starches to its action. By washing the oats, you have just washed away the broken down sugars too. Amylase should have been added to the extracted oat milk instead. The process should naturally sweeten the milk.

    • @samdavison-wall4972
      @samdavison-wall4972 Год назад +4

      I thought that seemed odd. I will try it in the order you mention when I make it.

    • @lunacco
      @lunacco Год назад +2

      Depends on your goal. You would do this if you are trying to ferment (because in a few days that would start to occur) or if you are trying to add sweetness. This is done, however, to remove some of the starch so it doesn't thicken when heated. It's not for the sugar created that's a by-product.
      I use a recipe that you soak for 2 days in the amylase and then after blended you heat to deactivate the amylase so it doesn't start to ferment. The sweetness is kept but light. And I can froth that milk without clumping or thickening.

    • @TheCRYSTALLURE
      @TheCRYSTALLURE Год назад

      @@lunacco does it do well with producing cold foam using your method? If so what’s the full recipe/process please?
      I’m trying to figure out the order especially if soaking the oats are needed or not as I’ve heard that is what makes it slimy but with adding the enzyme is it still necessary to soak, cause I usually don’t.

  • @frankt7721
    @frankt7721 3 года назад +3

    Sounds like you could use this to make atole. A thick sweet and hot holiday drink

  • @coffeeandcupcakes7310
    @coffeeandcupcakes7310 2 месяца назад

    Recently bought an Almond Cow machine and just needed to know what type of oats to use. Ended up learning so much more than I thought I needed! Ty!
    p.s. I just saw the channel name and realized your website has my favorite pancake recipe from like so many years ago that I still use today! Yay! I have so many videos to watch from you now =)

  • @nccrchurchunusual7990
    @nccrchurchunusual7990 Год назад

    As usual, great content. Practical & ez.

  • @jennycolon6302
    @jennycolon6302 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for shedding light on the usage of heavy pesticides in convention non-organic oats 🙏🏻 this is especially important with the increased popularization of oat based products … this is the reason I personally purchase organic oats but even in a place like LA organic rolled oats are getting harder to source unless I hit up Sprouts or Whole Foods.

  • @jamferjones2462
    @jamferjones2462 3 года назад +3

    It takes me only 10 mins to make oat milk. I use it on oatmeal cereal and smoothies but don't drink milk so don't worry about the texture much and don't need sweetener. I use 3 cups water to 1 cup oat formula and usually make 1/2 batch. I find it works better to blend the oats dry for 20-30 seconds making oat flour and then add water for another 45 - 60 seconds then twice through a mesh metal strainer, done. 1/2 batch is gone in 2-3 days so never spoils.

  • @lauragreenwell6724
    @lauragreenwell6724 Год назад

    Hi I made it and added to my coffee alternative with cacao- I used a hand blender and ended up with some frothy coffee 😁. Hi from the U.K. thanks so much for the video!

  • @BettyJC2010
    @BettyJC2010 3 года назад

    Thank you so much, ive been drinking Almond milk but reaised its not very good for me as there are hardly any almonds in it. But im so happy to find your recipe on homemade oat milm . Im sure it will be much healthier. God bless you !