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Oat Coffee Milk
Oat Coffee Milk is a fun and easy DIY recipe, which is a take on a classic Rhode Island drink! Making coffee milk with your own homemade oat milk is a dairy-free alternative and filled with nutritional benefits. I love Oat Coffee Milk in the morning with my breakfast for some added caffeine as well as nutrition. There are so many reasons to make this ice-cold, delicious beverage!
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Oat Coffee Milk is a fun and easy DIY recipe, which is a take on a classic Rhode Island drink!
Making coffee milk with your own homemade oat milk is a dairy-free alternative and filled with nutritional benefits.
There are so many reasons to make this ice cold, delicious beverage!
Oat Coffee Milk
Hello Everyone! Oat Coffee Milk is an exciting recipe for all coffee lovers.
Living in Rhode Island while attending college, I soon realized coffee milk is a must-have.
Did you know it is the official state drink of Rhode Island?
The idea was brought here by Italian immigrants who traveled to Providence, Rhode Island in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Now it is a culinary staple that you can find at almost any restaurant in the Rhode Island/New England area.
Personally, dairy milk and too much sugar can really upset my stomach, so I have not been able to order this when I am craving it.
Because of this, I decided to make my own dairy-free and less sweetened version.
Even if you do not need these substitutes, it is absolutely delicious otherwise!
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut rolled oats
- 4 cups water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
Kitchen Tools
- High speed blender
- Large mixing bowl
- Cheese cloth
- Small sauce pan
- Wooden spoon
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I love serving Oat Coffee Milk ice cold with breakfast.
It has enough caffeine to keep you awake without feeling like it is too much.
The coffee syrup and oat milk on their own can also be used for many other recipes.
Oat milk is great with your favorite cereal, granola, coffee drink, or smoothie.
I also enjoy coffee syrup in coffee-flavored cocktails or on top of ice cream!
The coffee syrup can be sealed and left at room temperature for up to a month. I hope you enjoy this delicious dairy-free recipe!
Oat Coffee Milk
Yield:
1 quart
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Oat Coffee Milk is a fun and easy DIY recipe, which is a take on a classic Rhode Island drink! Making coffee milk with your own homemade oat milk is a dairy-free alternative and filled with nutritional benefits. I love Oat Coffee Milk in the morning with breakfast for some added caffeine as well as nutrition. There are so many reasons to make this ice-cold, delicious beverage!
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut rolled oats
- 4 cups water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
Instructions
1. Add steel cut rolled oats, water, salt, honey, and vanilla to the blender. Close top and blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds, until oats are not whole anymore. Make sure to not over blend because this could create slimy textured milk.
2. Once finished blending, pour the mixture over a large bowl covered with cheesecloth or a very thin towel.
3. While the milk is straining (about 1 hour), you can start your coffee syrup.
4. Brew coffee of your choice. I used hazelnut vanilla-flavored grounds for some extra sweetness. Add ¾ cup ground coffee with 8 ounces cold water, to make this extra bold and dark. This way the flavor of the syrup once finished is prominent. Once the coffee is done brewing, transfer coffee into a small saucepot with 1 cup of granulated sugar. (1:1 ratio)
5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar.
6. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
7. Once reduced by half, take off the heat and let cool. It should be a maple syrup consistency.
8. Once oat milk has strained completely, transfer into a pitcher or quart container. You should have about 1 quart of oat milk when complete.
9. Add about 3 tablespoons of coffee syrup per 8 oz cup of oat milk. Stir until milk changes to a light brown color. Almost like iced coffee with milk!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 8 ozAmount Per Serving: Calories: 145Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 68mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: .2gSugar: 31gProtein: 1.4g
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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.
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