Grocery store out of oat milk?

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Its seriously giving me flashbacks ofThe Great Oat Milk Shortage of 2018.

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But then one of my colleagues told me how darn simple it was to make your own at home.

Grenfell says that the only specialty item needed is a cheapocheese clothin order to strain the blended liquid.

Wondering if oat milk is even healthy?

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But she offers up a few tips before getting started.

The key to getting the texturejustright is not to over-blend it, she says.

Also, if your texture comes out a little slimy, she says not to get freaked out.

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It will taste fine, Grenfell says.

(Her pro tip on avoiding a sliminess is not squeezing the cheese cloth when youre straining.)

Okay, ready to make your own?

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Keep reading for the recipe.

Ingredients1 cuprolled oats4 cups water

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Soak the oats in water for an hour or more.

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Drain the oats and rinse them.

Combine the oats and water in a blender.

Use the cheese cloth to strain the oat milk.

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Store the oat milk in aglass bottlein the fridge for up to a week.

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