I did it! It's not egg nog but it's good!
I purchased an oatmilk based egg nog, added half banana, a dash of rum flavoring and a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon. It was definitely festive.
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I purchased an oatmilk based egg nog, added half banana, a dash of rum flavoring and a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon. It was definitely festive.
I wish I liked oat milk! That does sound really good, though. Love your glass! Where did you buy the eggnog?
Big Y. It's the only brand they had. I tried stop n shop because I'm not usually a fan of oatmilk but they had no non dairy egg nog at all! I was shocked.
Chryssie
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It's the slimy/oily texture that bothers me about oat milk, but I'm wondering if I can reduce that by making it myself, as I think it's just mostly oats and water.
Maybe it's a U.S. thing with the additives. I honestly don't remember the brands, but it wasn't Oatley because that was very pricy.
I tried making myself and it was a complete fail.
This nog does not taste slimy/oily to me although I don't really like it plain as is. And maybe the banana helped to mask the texture.
I edited this to say not. It does NOT have a slimy/oily taste!
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Chryssie
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I don't find oat milk to be slimy or oily. I have tried a few brands, mostly the higher end ones. I have Planet Oat right now. I buy it on sale.
I just made some, and it's definitely not slimy. It is a tad bitey, so I'm wondering if it's the oats and the pesticide residue or my water, which I do filter. I'm wondering if organic oats will work better. It's not bad, though. I like it much better than the store-bought ones I've tried. It might do with a little sweetener. I may add some maple syrup to it the next time I try it. I'll see how it goes as I use it. I'm tempted to try a nog recipe with it.
I often buy Aldi brand oatmilk and don't find it slimy at all! My favorite is actually Chobani extra creamy, but I'll only get it on a good sale.
I've made it ok with really really cold water, and just pulsed like 30 seconds in the VItamix, then carefully strained. It was ok, but had a chalky/powdery taste. I had to sweeten
I couldn't find ways to use the pulp I liked
Does anyone crave a good, easy hot chocolate?! Where to find something delish with no cow's milk...? Thanks! : )
Chryssie
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I have purchased this brand and it's good! Publix has the basic one.
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Thanks, Chryssie! I'll look for this! Also, love your Heinlein quote--SO true! : )I have purchased this brand and it's good! Publix has the basic one.
Coconut Cloud | Vegan Coffee Creamers, Cocoas, and Instant Lattes
Coconut Cloud makes vegan coconut milk creamers, cocoas, and instant lattes using sustainably sourced coconut milk powder: portable, dairy-free, MCT-rich.
I love hot chocolate! I just make my own with almond milk, unsweetened cocoa and sugar. I put a couple of tablespoons of cocoa in a mug along with a scant tablespoon of sugar. Then I heat the almond milk to just under boiling and then slowly pour it into the mug and stir until the cocoa and sugar dissolve. I top it with vegan marshmallows sometimes, too, or add a dash of peppermint extract. It's delicious.
Sounds heavenly! When my (now deceased) husband and I used to visit Italy, we found they add potato starch to their hot cocoa (cioccolato caldo) to thicken it. You had to eat it with a spoon! What a treat! I guess that would still be vegan... : )
Chryssie
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I make homemade sometimes too! Hot cocoa was a staple in my household growing up in the frozen North! My mother would make it for us kids all the time.
Same here, @Chryssie! There was nothing better than coming in from the cold after playing outside and having a big mug of hot chocolate with some cookies.
And now I want some hot chocolate, haha. I think I will make some. I was out and about all day running errands and doing last-minute shopping, and I'm still feeling cold despite the heat being on.
I like to keep date paste--soaked dates blended with water--a good spoon of that, and non dairy milk whisked together with one those cheap milk frothers. A tsp of vanilla is nice. Oh yeah, and cocoa powder!
I used to get Ripple chocolate sometimes, but I like that really cold. I think my son would heat it up
