@@SpiraeaHerbs Thank you for your reply. Hurricane Fiona has done much damage here in Cape Breton. Many are still without power 8 days after the hurricane. We were one of the lucky ones who didn’t receive much damage.
I'm going to have to give this a try; All the store-bought oat milks i've tried have been bitter, cardboard-flavored and one brand made my coffee taste like peanut butter(?!).
Ha ha! I loved including it. I should do more bloopers like that. I have quite coffee more than once too, but this time it's been over 3 months so I really feel like I'm not going back!
Couple notes - isn’t this just oat milk, not a creamer? Also, I believe most store-bought versions use amylase, a natural digestive enzyme to break down the starches into sugar (this removes the slimy consistency oats are infamous for). And then lastly for the oil, to get it fully incorporated (oils and waters don’t naturally mix), an emulsion is necessary. So they use lecithin, which as far as I know has no known negative health qualities, many consider it a health supplement actually. You’d pour in the lecithin, followed by the oil (something like a 3:1 lecithin:oil ratio) while blending, and go veery slowly with the oil. I’ve never made creamer, but I’ve done the regular milk this way and it works quite well. Creamers are just more concentrated I guess? They seem to have more fat, maybe I’m wrong on that.
The ratio of water to oats is a bit higher than in most milk recipes, but yes it is very similar. The addition of the fat (in the form of oil) would give it that creamier texture we are hoping for. In the oat milk creamer I can purchase the lecithin they use soy based which is a highly sprayed crop, which is why we are choosing to avoid it. I believe you are correct that, in general, lecithins are not necessarily harmful, but I am choosing to limit my soy consumption if that makes sense. Thank you for your insight and comment.
@@rubybhasin2212 Oh thank you for reminding me. I filmed this video quite a while ago. The brand I have used is Dandy Blend which is pretty easy to find.
I am trying different things to find an alternative to milk because of a health issue. So far, grinding up almonds and straining them twice works for flavor, but it still gets grainy. I just ordered some nut bags for straining, as my little strainer definitely doesn't get it all. Almond milk works well in coffee for taste but they are expensive. I may try roasted peanuts and see what happens. I don't like all the additives they put in commercial oat milk, and it's not creamy. I did buy some Nut Pods (I think that's what they're called) and they were good, didn't separate, etc. But again, they are pricey and have additives.
I have to admit, I've gone back to cream because I just don't like the grainy texture (even with a nut bag), so I feel you there. I don't have an allergy and can tolerate it in small amounts. I know a friend who can't use almonds and uses a lot of peanut for things like making flour and milk. I bet it would be a great option! I've heard Nut Pods are good too. I was going to look into them for when I wanted to do a full cleanse and remove dairy for a time.
I've never heard of butter cloth! I am assuming this is used to make butter with? I don't have access to raw cow's milk so it is more cost effective for me to buy grassfed organic butter than to make my own.
I would definitely stay to FOOD SAFE bags. Mesh is made from all kinds of different chemicals, and are formulated for the substances they will be straining. Paint strainer bags are not designed for anything but paint or industrial substances. I have some mesh bags I got that are fruit protectors, but as soon as I put them on the fruits, the fruits withered and died or just stopped growing entirely, along with the leaves next to it. There is something in the plastic that is harmful to plants, and if it's harmful to plants, it's not good for us. Back in "the day," they probably used whatever fabric they had on hand to strain liquids, like clean linen cloth or women's nylons. Today they have a product for everything.
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Love that you are Canadian! Glad to have found your website. Thank you from Nova Scotia.
Greetings from Ontario! I hope you fared okay with the hurricane ♥ We definitely need more Canadian herbalists representing on TH-cam!
@@SpiraeaHerbs Thank you for your reply. Hurricane Fiona has done much damage here in Cape Breton. Many are still without power 8 days after the hurricane. We were one of the lucky ones who didn’t receive much damage.
I make porridge with my leftover oats. Thank you for sharing your recipe ♥️
Use chilled water and add 2 capsules of digestion enzymes ti the oats while steeping then drain and rinse before puting in blender !
Good tip!
I'm going to have to give this a try;
All the store-bought oat milks i've tried have been bitter, cardboard-flavored and one brand made my coffee taste like peanut butter(?!).
Hmmm I do love peanut butter but not in my coffee! Lol
This is awesome and I'm going to try this! Your channel is great btw 👍
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words and welcome to the channel.
Thanks for your video! I’m still searching for that creamy consistency like the store bought one. Please let me know if you have any leads!
The only thing that comes close is adding an oil of some kind! I think its usually those thickeners that gives it the creamy texture.
"I'm SO going to include this" was hilarious! Loved the instructions here, thank you. Thinking about quitting coffee for about the 132nd time!
Ha ha! I loved including it. I should do more bloopers like that. I have quite coffee more than once too, but this time it's been over 3 months so I really feel like I'm not going back!
Couple notes - isn’t this just oat milk, not a creamer?
Also, I believe most store-bought versions use amylase, a natural digestive enzyme to break down the starches into sugar (this removes the slimy consistency oats are infamous for). And then lastly for the oil, to get it fully incorporated (oils and waters don’t naturally mix), an emulsion is necessary. So they use lecithin, which as far as I know has no known negative health qualities, many consider it a health supplement actually. You’d pour in the lecithin, followed by the oil (something like a 3:1 lecithin:oil ratio) while blending, and go veery slowly with the oil.
I’ve never made creamer, but I’ve done the regular milk this way and it works quite well. Creamers are just more concentrated I guess? They seem to have more fat, maybe I’m wrong on that.
The ratio of water to oats is a bit higher than in most milk recipes, but yes it is very similar. The addition of the fat (in the form of oil) would give it that creamier texture we are hoping for.
In the oat milk creamer I can purchase the lecithin they use soy based which is a highly sprayed crop, which is why we are choosing to avoid it. I believe you are correct that, in general, lecithins are not necessarily harmful, but I am choosing to limit my soy consumption if that makes sense.
Thank you for your insight and comment.
@@SpiraeaHerbs There is a powdered sunflower lecithin that I use by NOW Foods
@@RChiu-v1z Something to explore, but I do worry about using seed oils. Thank you for mentioning it though!
Hello from New Jersey what Tea alternative do you use. Thank you
Hi there! Can you elaborate on tea alternative? Generally speaking I prefer using loose leaf tea as opposed to anything in a tea bag if that helps.
@@SpiraeaHerbs you referred to dandelion tea which one do you recommend. I’m trying to break caffeine habit but finding it very difficult
@@rubybhasin2212 Oh thank you for reminding me. I filmed this video quite a while ago. The brand I have used is Dandy Blend which is pretty easy to find.
I am trying different things to find an alternative to milk because of a health issue. So far, grinding up almonds and straining them twice works for flavor, but it still gets grainy. I just ordered some nut bags for straining, as my little strainer definitely doesn't get it all. Almond milk works well in coffee for taste but they are expensive. I may try roasted peanuts and see what happens. I don't like all the additives they put in commercial oat milk, and it's not creamy. I did buy some Nut Pods (I think that's what they're called) and they were good, didn't separate, etc. But again, they are pricey and have additives.
I have to admit, I've gone back to cream because I just don't like the grainy texture (even with a nut bag), so I feel you there. I don't have an allergy and can tolerate it in small amounts. I know a friend who can't use almonds and uses a lot of peanut for things like making flour and milk. I bet it would be a great option! I've heard Nut Pods are good too. I was going to look into them for when I wanted to do a full cleanse and remove dairy for a time.
Mine always separates in the fridge and in my coffee. Would the oil stop this?
I didn't find the oil helped unfortunately. Just need to shake shake shake before using it!
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I kindly request you pls make video on herbal recipe for varicose veins
It will have to wait until summer for when I have some fresh herbs, but I will write it on my list!
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Thanks so much!
Actually butter cloth would do the job at straining
I've never heard of butter cloth! I am assuming this is used to make butter with? I don't have access to raw cow's milk so it is more cost effective for me to buy grassfed organic butter than to make my own.
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paint strainer bags from hardware store ... cheap
What kind of materials are they made from?
I would definitely stay to FOOD SAFE bags. Mesh is made from all kinds of different chemicals, and are formulated for the substances they will be straining. Paint strainer bags are not designed for anything but paint or industrial substances. I have some mesh bags I got that are fruit protectors, but as soon as I put them on the fruits, the fruits withered and died or just stopped growing entirely, along with the leaves next to it. There is something in the plastic that is harmful to plants, and if it's harmful to plants, it's not good for us. Back in "the day," they probably used whatever fabric they had on hand to strain liquids, like clean linen cloth or women's nylons. Today they have a product for everything.
talk too much.
Over explaining f😢
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Too much talking
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Talk too much
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