5 recipes to take advantage of oat flakes

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Oatmeal

It is enough to beat with the blender (preferably a glass) the amount we want of oatmeal until it becomes a fine powder. This flour will be a little thicker than the commercial one but it will serve you for all the recipes that need oatmeal. It will also be 100% comprehensive. Just make sure that your oat flakes have not picked up moisture, that they are very dry.

Tips:

for small amounts you can use a coffee grinder or spices.Store your oatmeal in a jar with hermetic seal in a cool and dry place, away from light.Consume it in a maximum of 3 months to prevent it from going rancid or taking on a funny taste.

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oat drink

The vegetable drinks They are now very popular and we can find them in almost all kinds in the supermarket. A good option to not consume so many containers (or sugar if they only sell sugary drinks near your house) is make your own homemade oatmeal drink.

To do this, beat with the mixer 1 cup rolled oats and 3.5 cups of water until it is a clear and homogeneous liquid. Strain it through a double muslin, a fine cloth or a bag for vegetable milks. Drain it very well.

This homemade drink It serves as a substitute for cow’s milk in almost any recipe. Keep in mind that when heated it will thicken a bit due to the starch and gum content of the oats themselves. If you don’t like this effect in breakfast drinks (coffee, cocoa, etc.), use your oat drink for other things (cold drinks, thick hot chocolate, porridges or porridge, creamy sauces, etc.).

With the oat drink you can also make homemade vegetable yogurts, just like you would with a soy drink or coconut milk. With the pulp that you have left over from making the oatmeal drink you can make cookies, bars, pretzelsBurgers, meatballs…

It is a fairly cohesive pulp and it hardens (not too much) when cooked, so it is highly recommended for any of these options.

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oatmeal flatbread

chapatisrotis, dosa, naan… the indian flatbreads They can look great using oat flakes to replace 50% of the flour (wheat or rice).
For some it will be better to grind it first, but for others it won’t be necessary (for example, for rotis). I recommend using 50% because not all flours have the same composition or behave the same.

Some chapatis made only with oat flour can be sticky and softer or more elastic than expected, but using half wheat flour and half oat flour hardly affects the texture.

In general, Indian flatbreads are very easy to make and most do not require leavening, so they are a good way to prepare homemade breads with ingredients from home but with a very different and exotic result.

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Crepes and pancakes with oat flakes

The texture of the flatbreads may be more elastic and soft than expected. In pancakes and crepes this is an advantage, because it allows them to be made thinner but more elastic and tender. try any recipe for vegan crepes or pancakess, substituting the flour for homemade oatmeal.

In the case of crepes, just keep in mind that they have to be thin, that you have to distribute the mass well and control the heat so they don’t dry out or toast. In the case of pancakes, if you make the dough with the mixer, it is not necessary to prepare the flour first, you can mix it all together.

Tips:

If your mixture seems too thick you can add a pinch of water. If you want them thick but very fluffy, add a pinch more leavening.The whole oat flour o The dough made with oat flakes tends to agglomerate more than wheat, so for pancakes and pancakes it can be a good idea add a pinch more confectioner’s yeast (about ¼ extra teaspoon per cup of oats).

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crunchy touches

When you make a lasagna or a similar gratin dish, add a good handful of oat flakes on top of the béchamel. In the oven, the entire upper part will brown and be crunchy, while the flakes that are integrated with the béchamel will remain soft and add texture to the sauce.

You can too Sprinkle your cakes with oat flakes and breads to give them that “multigrain look” and the aroma of toasted oats.

The same with the pizza bases, especially if they are homemade or refrigerated. Sprinkle the pan in which you are going to bake them with oat flakes to get a crunchier base (it is also useful to sprinkle with homemade oatmeal that has become thick).

Also add rolled oats to your bread crumbs when making breaded breading (such as croquettes or milanesas) to give them a crunchy texture and a slightly nutty aroma.