Hey Reader, we have a special BONUS recipe for #glutenfree whole grains month....Have you tried oat milk yet? It’s been EVERYWHERE lately! Naturally, our team had to jump on the bandwagon and give it a try. All we can say is that we totally get the hype! Smooth, creamy, gluten-free, nut-free, and completely delicious oat milk has a lot to love.

However, what we don’t always love is the price tag and added ingredients included in the versions you’ll find in the store. So, we teamed up with Further Food to create our own DIY version with an extra bonus! It’s:

• Super simple to make
• Budget-friendly
• Gluten-free and allergy-friendly
• High-protein (with a vegan protein option)
• Versatile and easy to use

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What Makes Our Oat Milk Different

Of course, all oat milk is made with oats. Yet, most store-bought versions also contain added sweeteners, fillers, and preservatives that aren’t always the most nutritious or allergy-friendly.

So, we took the standard recipe and made it as simple as we possibly could using just two ingredients! Then, we gave it a boost of protein thanks to the use of Further Food collagen and even added flavor options for the tastiest plant-based milk you’ll ever taste! Find the full recipe HERE!

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What Is Collagen, Anyway?

Collagen is a type of protein found in humans and animals and is naturally found in our skin, connective tissue, tendons, bones, and cartilage. It helps provide structure to our tissues and plays a role in many cellular processes including tissue repair, immune response, and cellular communication.

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Health Benefits of Supplementing Collagen

Although collagen is naturally found in our bodies, its stores can be depleted by environmental factors like UV light exposure, tobacco use, excessive sugar intake, and even aging. Therefore, supplementing it in your diet isn’t a bad idea! Benefits include:

• Reduced wrinkles
• Strengthened hair & nails
• Improved gut health
• And more!

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Flavor Options

As mentioned, we experimented with several different flavor options for our oat milk recipe, and they all turned out delicious! If you want to use whole foods, try blending fruit or nut/seed butter into your strained milk.

Or, to reap the added benefits of collagen and add more protein to your diet, try out all our favorite collagen flavors! Thanks to our friends at Further Food, we’ve got lots of options to choose from including:

• ​Hazelnut​
• ​Chocolate​
• ​Vanilla​
• ​Matcha​

….We’ve even got a vegan option, too!

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Ways to Use Oat Milk

Of course, you can simply drink oat milk as you would regular dairy milk, but why stop there?! Honestly, the ways to use it are endless! Some of our favorites include:

• In overnight oats
• In lattes
• Blended in smoothies
• Poured over cereal
• In your favorite bread recipe
• With muffins
• In pancake batter
• And so much more!

Basically, any way you would use regular milk, you can swap it for oat milk instead!

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Try It for Yourself!

If you want to give this recipe a try or are just interested in seeing what all the hype is about, check out all Further Food has to offer here, and feel free to use code COTTERCRUNCH for 15% off your first order!

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If you have any oat milk or collagen questions, please hit reply and let us know! Thank you for supporting the brands that help us to create delicious gluten free recipes like this one for you!

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