Raw Oatmilk

Raw, vegan, gluten-free, waste-free!

 
Directions:
Rinse 1 cup of oat groats*
Soak oat groats in 1 cup of water for 2+ hours (I just soak them overnight because then I don't have to think about it...).
Puree oats and water in a blender or food processor until macerated.
Add 3 more cups of water and allow to soak for another 1-2 hours.
Puree the oats and water.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth.

Save the solids to be used as a thickening agent or cook it oatmeal style!

Oatmilk can be used just as you would dairy milk or soymilk.

*If you are from the Ann Arbor area, you can buy oat groats from the bulk section of the People's Food Co-op. Don't forget to bring your own bag!

And great for chia seed pudding...

Yes that's a casserole dish and yes I was eating it in my bed while studying.

Oat Crackers

Not gonna lie, I am a little embarrassed with the amount of crackers I have been making... They're just so easy to make and delicious! These babies were so good that they were eaten before I could even think of taking a picture. Delightfully (and surprisingly) sweet. Props to Whole Food for the Whole Family.

Oat Crackers
Ingredients:
3 c oats
1.5 c sunflower seeds
3/4 c spelt flour (or whole wheat)
1.5 t garlic powder
1 t ground cumin
3/4 t salt
1/2 c melted coconut oil
1/2 c brown rice syrup (I think molasses or honey would work as well)
6 T water
3 T sesame seeds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F

Grind oats and sunflower seeds in food processor.

Add remaining dry ingredients and pulse until thoroughly mixed.

Stir in wet ingredients.
Roll dough between two pieces of parchment paper until they are 1/8 inch thick.

Remove top sheet and place parchment sheet with dough on baking sheet.

Cut dough into squares (or whatever shape you want your crackers to be).

Sprinkle seasonings on top (I did sesame seeds).
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

The Three-Minute Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

So I am no proponent for microwaves. They actually scare me a bit... I mean the fact that they were banned in Russia in the 70s cannot speak highly of their health effects.

However if you are up late trying to finish a lab report and you are jonesing for something sweet, the following may or may not occur:

Three-Minute Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Ingredients:
1/4 c oats
1/8 c apple sauce
2 T sweetener (I used Michigan maple syrup)
2 t whole wheat flour
1/4 t vanilla extract
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t cinnamon
1 T raisins

Directions:
Mix ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.
Scrape down sides and form into a cookie-shape
Microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Consume.
Repeat?