How To Make Oat Flour

Oat flour is one of my most-used ingredients! It’s my secret to plenty of my gluten-free goods.

There’s no chopping, cooking, or preparation involved. All you’re doing is breaking it down in a blender.

Oat flour is mild and will give a dense texture in baked goods – making it easy to stop at one muffin, instead of 6. Oat flour can be found at some stores, or online, but because I always carry oats in my pantry, it’s easier for me to make it fresh when I need it.

What Is Oat Flour? 

It is simply oats that have been broken down and processed with a blender. This can be prepared right at home, with just one ingredient. Unlike all-purpose flour, this one packs on fiber, protein, and various nutrients. 

For example, a 100g of whole grain rolled oats, has 12.5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, and it’s a great source of calcium, iron, and potassium.  

What Can I Use It For? 

They are great for baked goods. Additionally, it can be used in pancakes, bread, muffins, and waffles.

I use the gluten-free flour to make one of my favorites: a double chocolate chip oat bran muffin. The recipe uses plant-based ingredients and it’s hearty and satisfying for a morning meal.

Recipes Using Oat Bran Flour

• Oat Bran Pancakes With Chocolate Syrup  
• Pumpkin Pie Spice Oat Bran Pancakes 
• Double Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins
• Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Do I Need A Food Processor To Make Oat Flour? 

Both a food processor and a high-speed blender work great for making a homemade batch of oat flour.

The goal is to turn those whole oats into a fine powdery consistency, similar to all-purpose flour. It’s as easy as pouring oats into a blender and blending until flour-like.

Is Oat Flour Gluten-Free? 

Uncontaminated and certified gluten-free oats are naturally gluten-free.

However, if you’re sensitive to gluten, it’s best to check if your oats have been processed in a facility that also processes gluten products. 

This disclaimer can typically be found at the back of the product, beneath the nutritional information. 

What Kind Of Oats Do I Use?

Both rolled oats and oat bran work well for oat flour. You may also use steel-cut oats – they’ll just need to be blended for much longer, as their texture is dense and tougher.

Keep in mind, this flour alternative will be heavier and heartier than all-purpose flour. So your baking or cooking results may have a different outcome than you otherwise may be used to.

I suggest experimenting and discovering what ingredients you prefer to use in your cooking.

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