Have you ever made oat milk? It yields a lovely drink plus a great pulp which you can use in a lot of different ways. About 40% of the nutrients in the grain are left in the pulp, so it’s really interesting to put it to good use. Texture-wise, it’s not the most attractive out there, so lots of people are tempted to throw it away. However, oat pulp is not only incredibly nutritious, but … [Read more...]
Mashed Potato with Almond Milk
Lactose intolerant and vegan people can use plant milks, as almond milk, instead of dairy milk to make mashed potato. There are different options to make mashed potato using vegan milks. If you like very thick mashed potato you can use oat or rice milk. They are natural thickeners because the starch and the mucilagues. But if you prefer a lighter and creamy versión, almond milk, coconut milk … [Read more...]
Oat milk: Why is it so dense?
Many people are surprised when they make oat milk with the Chufamix . The natural milk is denser than industrial milk (which comes in brick form) and also when you heat it up, the natural version gets even thicker ... Some people ask us " Why is this? Am I doing it all wrong? ". The answer is : "NO!" Why natural oat milk is so dense : Oats, like chia and flax, contain natural fiber (mucilage) … [Read more...]
