Easy Homemade Oat Milk

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I don’t know about you, but when it comes to alternative milk, I am a believer in almond milk! Once I heard how delicious Oat milk was, I'll admit I was a little skeptical. When I tried it in a latte my feelings changed, and then I learned it was extremely easy and CHEAP to make at home!

After some research, I saw that a lot of people struggled with the milk ether being too slimy, watery or bland. So I rolled up my sleeves, searched the internet and got to testing recipes!

Since I don't own a cheesecloth, I found that an even better method was to use a dish towel! This material is thicker and doesn’t let through any of the pulp that makes the milk slimy. Thankfully I have dishcloths and I even found one that I had not used…more than once!    

To solve the flavor and texture trouble I chose to use less water and more sweetener than originally because I found that it was creamier and a better taste!

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So for your amazingly delicious, homemade gluten-free oat milk here are your directions!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free oats

  • 3 cups of filtered water

  • 2 dates

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients into a high powered blender

Blend on high for 30 seconds

Strain through a Dishcloth 

Store in the fridge up to 6 days.

Use for drinks, baking, cooking or just drink it straight! 

Note* you can add in pumpkin spice or vanilla for some fall flavor!

Thank you again for stopping by! 

Yours truly, 

Sonya Peacocke

Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

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I don’t know about you but when it comes to the morning I love to start things off with a bang and if you have seen my Instagram stories, you know that means a smoothie bowl! I love that a smoothie bowl tastes like my favorite frozen dessert while still offering you a nutrient dense and fun way to start off your day!

Now, I’m a morning person, so don’t limit yourself to just breakfast with these babes. I like to make the filling by adding fiber, healthy fats, protein and vegetables to make sure that I’m getting a meal that tastes like dessert, but also offers all the nutrients needed for a well-rounded meal!

This smoothie is a go when I am in the mood for something a little less sweet because of the raspberries and non-dairy yogurt. I also add in two optional ingredients, the first being flax to add in fiber. This is so that you can digest the smoothie easier, but you can either skip or use chia seeds instead. The second ingredient is gelatinized Maca root powder, I take this to help balance hormones and it also adds a caramel flavor that’s really good! You can find both of these products by clicking here !

Okay, so now you know all the details, let’s get on to the ingredients list!

Ingredients

• ½ cup frozen banana

• ½ cup frozen butternut squash

• 1/3rd cup frozen raspberries

• 1 cup non-dairy milk

• 1 tbsp. Homemade sunflower butter

• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp. flax meal

• 1 tbsp. non-dairy yogurt

• 1 tsp. Gelatinized Maca powder

• 1 scoop protein powder (not shown)

Directions

• Blend it all up

• Pour into an aesthetic bowl and top appropriately…aka with all your favorite goodies!

• Enjoy!

So there you have it folks, an easy, delicious and nutritious way to start your day off right!

Let me know what you guys think in the comments below and show some love by hitting that like button!

Thank you so much for stopping by

Love always,

Sonya