There is no need to spend a lot of money on oat flour when you likely already have everything needed in your own pantry to make it in less than 2-minutes. Prepare as much or little as needed without having to store extra bags of specialty flour that get used infrequently.
Not that many years ago, the only flours that were used regularly in recipes were the standard all-purpose white flour and whole wheat. Things have really changed since then, and people are incorporating a wide range of other flours like spelt, rice, almond, oat, and many more in their favorite recipes.
Some people are in search of gluten-free flours, and others are just interested in trying something new and different. The problem is that most of these bags of specialty flours can be quite pricey, especially if they are only going to be used for one or two recipes.
Luckily, with oat flour, I’m betting you already have everything needed in your cupboard to make the exact amount for that recipe without wasting a penny!
Oats are naturally gluten free, however they can be cross-contaminated during processing if the facility also processes other grains. If you are gluten-intolerant, be sure any oats bought say “certified gluten free.” It is so easy to make gluten-free oat flour at a fraction of the cost of those name brands.
Simply add old fashion or quick cooking oats to your blender, food processor, or even coffee grinder.
Next, blend or pulse oats until they are ground into powdery flour, approximately 1-minute or less. Time will depend on the power of your appliance.
If needed, stop and stir oats then pulse again to make sure they are completely blended.
One cup of oats makes just under 1-cup of flour. There is about 1 tablespoon difference, with the finished flour product being the lesser measurement.
Use immediately in your favorite recipe or store in an airtight container. I vote for using it immediately in a delicious treat like these Heavenly Tootsie Rolls from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
For those interested in learning more about the different types of gluten-free flours and how to use them, along with substitutions, checkout this article and chart called Gluten-Free Flours and How to Use Them.
Recipes for oat flour
- Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies / Rip Esselstyn
- Vegan Zucchini Fudgy Brownies / TheVegan8
- Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins / Forks Over Knives
- Quick & Healthy Vegan Oat Bar / Nutritiously
- Vegiterranean Baked Oat Bread / Plant-Based Dietitian
- Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes / EatPlant-Based.com
- Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins / Center for Nutrition Studies
- Oil-Free Zucchini Fritters / TheVegan8
- Gluten-Free Plant-Based Waffles / Nora Cooks
- Heavenly Tootsie Rolls / EatPlant-Based.com
Though you do not need a high-powered blender to make oat flour, this is the one that I personally use and highly recommend. Of all the appliances in my kitchen, this Vitamix is the one I could not do without. I’ve never met a recipe or kitchen-task it can’t handle.
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Nutrition in Oats
Oats are a whole-grain food and are rich in fiber, manganese, the B vitamins thiamin and riboflavin, vitamin E and protein. They’re also low in sodium and fat and free of sugar, cholesterol and saturated fats.
One cup of rolled oats contains 160 calories, 3 grams fat, 10 milligrams sodium, 28 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber and 6 grams protein; it also provides 4 percent of the daily value for calcium and 12 percent of the daily value for iron.–LiveStrong
Other great plant-based desserts you might enjoy
No need to spend a lot of money on specialty oat flours when you already have everything needed in your own pantry. Make as little or as much as needed without having to store extra bags of flour.
- 1 cup old fashion oats
- blender or food processor
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Measure out 1 cup of old fashion oats and place in blender
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Blend or pulse oats until they are ground into powdery flour, approximately 1-minute or less. Time will depend on the power of your appliance.
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If needed, stop and stir oats then pulse again to make sure they are completely blended.
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One cup of oats makes just under 1-cup of flour. Use immediately in your favorite recipe or store in an airtight container.
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