Balanced with sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, Homemade Strawberry Oat Milk is an eco-friendly dairy alternative that’ll make you feel like a kid again.
Remember that fruity pink powder you’d scoop out of the container and mix into a glass of milk when you were little?
Ah, the memories.
I’m not exactly sure how that powder mix was made back in the day, but I had the notion I could whip up an updated version by blending a few simple kitchen staples: oats, fresh strawberries, water.
No mystery ingredients here.
There’s a lot to love about this updated take on strawberry milk.
First, it’s naturally dairy-free, so pretty much anyone can enjoy it.
Second, oat milk is an eco-friendly choice.
You can lessen your environmental impact by swapping in oat milk for some of the dairy you usually have at home.
Since you’re making this version from scratch, you’re also reducing your packaging waste. (Buy oats in the bulk section and use reusable bags to make it zero waste.)
How to make Strawberry Oat Milk:
If you’ve ever tried your hand at homemade nut milk of any kind, the process for making this Strawberry Oat Milk will already sound familiar.
What you’ll need:
- Fine mesh strainer (for rinsing the oats)
- Blender
- Nut milk bag or cheesecloth
- Pitcher or large jar (for storing the milk)
Before you begin, give the oats a good rinse to remove some of the surface starches. This improves the texture of the finished product.
Next, add all the ingredients to your blender container.
Oats, strawberries, water, and salt are all you really need, but if you’re up for it, I like to add a little sweetener and vanilla, too. (BTW, you can also omit the berries to make a plain version!)
Once everything is inside the container, cover, and power the blender on to high. Let all the ingredients start to incorporate together while the mixture blends for a couple of minutes.
Finally, strain the Strawberry Oat Milk to separate the pulp.
I have a reusable nut milk bag that works great for this, but you can also strain oat milk through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer in a pinch.
Place the nut milk bag or cheesecloth over the pitcher or jar you want to hold the milk.
Pour the contents of the blender into the pitcher, allowing the nut milk bag to catch the pulp and separate it from the liquid.
Twist the top of the nut milk bag closed (to prevent pulp from getting out) and use your hands to press out all of the remaining liquid into the pitcher.
Once you’re finished, you’ll be left with a dry clump of oat and strawberry pulp. Don’t toss this in the trash! You can add leftover pulp it to overnight oats, muesli, pancakes, or baked goods.
This Strawberry Oat Milk is so simple to make and it tastes amazing, too. This recipe is not quite as sweet as the powdered drink of 90’s lore, but you can also adjust how much agave you use to get the flavor just right for you.
It’s an updated classic you can feel good about. Ready for a walk down memory lane?
Oats and fresh strawberries are blended to make a refreshingly sweet and tart dairy-free drink.
- 1 cup oats, rinsed
- 2 cups halved strawberries
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water, filtered
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Add oats, strawberries, agave nectar (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and salt to blender container. Pour water into blender container. Cover and blend on high 2 minutes, or until mixture turns pink and creamy.
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Strain liquid through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth. Twist the nut milk bag or cheesecloth closed and squeeze out remaining liquid with your hands.
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Serve oat milk immediately or cover and shake to prevent separation in between uses.
Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Reserve leftover strawberry oat pulp for use in overnight oats/muesli, warm oatmeal, pancakes, and baked goods.
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Fiona Manoon says
Brilliant Recipe. !! I loved it .
Thanks for sharing .
Keep Posting !!
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks so much, Fiona! So glad you liked it!
Abbey Sharp says
I've been digging oat milk lately, especially in my lattes. Obsessed with the colour of this milk
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Oat milk is the BEST for lattes! This is a fun way to change things up and also good for kiddos!
Kelly says
You had me at strawberries! Just got a big bunch of them so will put this next in the queue!
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Yay for fresh strawberry season!
Deborah Brooks says
Everyone seems to be loving oat milk these days! I will have to give this one a try
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
It's really delicious and a good sustainable milk option!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Now I am totally craving strawberry milk! I definitely need to try & make my own oat milk now!
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Let me know if you try this! 🙂
Bethany Rutledge says
Okay wow. This looks really good. I think I need a milkshake. 🙂
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
oooo this would be delicious with ice cream for a frozen milkshake!
Angela says
I love the idea of making my own oat milk! This recipe sounds delicious, can't wait to give it a try!!!
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks, Angela! Hope you have a chance to try this!
Natalie says
Wow this is such a treat. I bet my kiddo will love this. It's super healthy too. I will defnitnitely give this a try.
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks, Natalie! Hope you guys enjoy it!
Lorie says
I saw this on Bob’s Red Mill Instagram yesterday and was dying. I always had a thing for strawberry milk even when everyone else was downing the chocolate. Oat milk is a new fave of mine!
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
haha right?? I LOVED the strawberry flavor, although chocolate is right up my alley, too. 🙂