You can make non-dairy milk at home with very few ingredients
As supermarket shelves are cleared of essential supplies one of Cornwall’s vegan advocates is sharing how you can make a basic dairy-free milk at home.
Jacqui Robins, who lives in Probus with her family, has been vegan for almost three years.
But now at a time when people are uniting during the coronavirus pandemic she says vegans and non-vegans are offering up support and working together to make sure everyone has what they need.
She says that oat milk is one of the simplest at home milks to make and most people have the basic ingredients in the kitchen cupboard, but that cashews can also be an easy alternative.
“There is a shortage of plant-based milks in some areas, as people are buying them when the cow's milk isn't available,” she said.
“This has left a few people I know in a difficult position but everyone is coming together, sharing supplies, learning how to make the milks themselves and supporting each other in any way they possibly can.
“A lot of the time there is a divide between vegans and non-vegans but at times like this we are one.”
Ingredients
90g rolled oats
950ml of water plus extra for soaking
1-2 dates (optional for sweetness)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
1 small pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
· Add the oats to a large bowl or jug and cover with water. Leave to soak for 15 minutes then drain them through a sieve over a sink and either discard the soaking water or catch it in a container and use it to water your plants.
· Rinse the oats very well under running water then add them to a blender with the optional vanilla, dates and salt.
· Cover with around 3 cups / 720 mls water then blend until you can't see the oats anymore. In a high powered blender it shouldn't take more than 20 to 30 seconds. Don't blend it for too long as the heat from the blender can make the milk thicken or turn a little slimy.
· Check the thickness. It will likely be quite thick like cream consistency. Add enough extra water to get it to the thickness that you like and give it a quick pulse in between additions. If you are using it as a coffee creamer then it's nice left pretty thick. For other things it's better thinner.
· Strain the milk 2 or 3 times through a sieve. You can use a nut milk bag if you have one but it isn't necessary. If you use a nut milk bag straining once will be sufficient. Once strained pour into a bottle or jar and keep refrigerated.
720ml fresh water
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2tsp of vanilla extract
1/4tsp salt
Instructions
· Add the soaked cashew nuts to the blender with the 3 cups of water, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
· Blend very well until completely smooth. You don’t need to strain this milk as it blends completely smooth. If it is still a little gritty then just blend it for longer.
· Place into a glass container with a lid and keep refrigerated where it will keep for around 3-5 days.
· Use in smoothies, over cereal, in tea and coffee, and just drink it as is.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/whats-on/food-drink/vegan-gives-tips-advice-making-3975016
Jacqui Robins, who lives in Probus with her family, has been vegan for almost three years.
But now at a time when people are uniting during the coronavirus pandemic she says vegans and non-vegans are offering up support and working together to make sure everyone has what they need.
She says that oat milk is one of the simplest at home milks to make and most people have the basic ingredients in the kitchen cupboard, but that cashews can also be an easy alternative.
“There is a shortage of plant-based milks in some areas, as people are buying them when the cow's milk isn't available,” she said.
“This has left a few people I know in a difficult position but everyone is coming together, sharing supplies, learning how to make the milks themselves and supporting each other in any way they possibly can.
How to make oat milk
Jacqui says she has chosen the easiest recipes for people who don't want to “faff around” with nut bags and things they may not be able to get their hands on at the moment.Ingredients
90g rolled oats
950ml of water plus extra for soaking
1-2 dates (optional for sweetness)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
1 small pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
· Add the oats to a large bowl or jug and cover with water. Leave to soak for 15 minutes then drain them through a sieve over a sink and either discard the soaking water or catch it in a container and use it to water your plants.
· Rinse the oats very well under running water then add them to a blender with the optional vanilla, dates and salt.
· Cover with around 3 cups / 720 mls water then blend until you can't see the oats anymore. In a high powered blender it shouldn't take more than 20 to 30 seconds. Don't blend it for too long as the heat from the blender can make the milk thicken or turn a little slimy.
· Check the thickness. It will likely be quite thick like cream consistency. Add enough extra water to get it to the thickness that you like and give it a quick pulse in between additions. If you are using it as a coffee creamer then it's nice left pretty thick. For other things it's better thinner.
· Strain the milk 2 or 3 times through a sieve. You can use a nut milk bag if you have one but it isn't necessary. If you use a nut milk bag straining once will be sufficient. Once strained pour into a bottle or jar and keep refrigerated.
How to make cashew milk
150g raw cashews (soaked for 1 hour in boiling water)720ml fresh water
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2tsp of vanilla extract
1/4tsp salt
Instructions
· Add the soaked cashew nuts to the blender with the 3 cups of water, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
· Blend very well until completely smooth. You don’t need to strain this milk as it blends completely smooth. If it is still a little gritty then just blend it for longer.
· Place into a glass container with a lid and keep refrigerated where it will keep for around 3-5 days.
· Use in smoothies, over cereal, in tea and coffee, and just drink it as is.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/whats-on/food-drink/vegan-gives-tips-advice-making-3975016
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