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Extra Creamy Oat Milk Coffee Creamer Recipe (oil-free)

Author: Mika Kinney
4.43 from 7 votes
Elevate your morning coffee routine with this homemade oat milk coffee creamer that's not only extra creamy but also completely oil-free. Make the perfect cup of coffee, customized to your liking with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Protein: 1g
Serves: 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, quick oats, and gluten free work too)
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ cup coconut milk (from a can, no guar gum if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or imitation vanilla)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (honey or agave will work too)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Before you start!

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Instructions

  • Add everything to the blender and blend for 1-2 minutes.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the creamer in batches. Use the back of a spoon to push the liquid through. This makes about 8 servings that are ¼th-⅓rd cup each, dependng on how much is strained out.
  • Store in a container with a lid for up to 1 week in the fridge.

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Notes

Helpful Tips
  • Using coconut milk with guar gum: If your canned coconut milk has added gums, no problem! Just reduce the amount of coconut milk by half.
  • Separation: Separation of the oat particles and liquid is normal. Before using the creamer, simply give it a good shake. And, if you want it to not have much separation, strain it through a sieve and a cheesecloth.
  • Oat milk keeps thickening or has a slimy texture: Due to the starches in oats, oat milk products have a tendency to thicken in the fridge over time. If it’s become too thick, simply stir in a little more water to thin it out again. Also, if you're drinking this with hot coffee, you want it a little thicker because it will soften quickly in the hot liquid and be more like half and half.
  • Water temperature: I prefer to use warm water because it seems to help break down the oats faster. Careful not to use hot water in the blender without a way for the heat to escape (remove the center cap from the lid). But cold water works too for this oat creamer.
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve: To get the most out of the ingredients, use these tips. 
    • Use the back of the spoon to sweep the pulp back and forth while applying moderate pressure.
    • Remember to give the sides a good press too! As you press down at the bottom, you might notice the pulp creeping up the sides. You can either press out the liquid from this pulp or move it back to the center.
    • Keep an eye out for any film forming. When you're pressing out the liquid, a thin film might develop beneath the pulp, which can block the liquid from passing through the strainer. Use the spoon to gently scrape off this film, and be sure to do this between batches when you're getting rid of the pulp.
Common Questions:
Can I use store-bought oat milk for this creamer?
You can definitely use 2 cups of oat milk to replace the oats and water in this recipe. This would also not require you to strain the mixture!
Can I adjust the thickness of this oat milk creamer?
If the creamer is too thick for your taste, simply stir in more water. If it is too thin, whisk in more coconut milk.
Will oat milk creamer curdle in coffee?
This is a common misconception but the particle visible in coffee with oat milk is actually just the oat particles. Check out our post for everything you need to know about oat milk in coffee.
How can I adjust the sweetness level in this coffee creamer?
If you want unsweetened creamer, simply omit the maple syrup. Then you can add it little by little until you reach the desired sweetness level. And if you are looking for a different sweetener, learn about other alternatives to sugar in coffee.
Is there an alternative to oats for this creamer?
If you can't have oats, I recommend using 2 cups of almond milk, hemp milk, soy milk, or other plant milk to replace the water and oats.
Please note that the nutrition information listed is not very accurate because it can't account for the oats being REMOVED.

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Additional substitution information can be found above in the substitution section of this post.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: Coffe Creamer, vegan

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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