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You will come across a lot of oat flour in my recipes. It’s one of my favorite flours to use for gluten free baking as it is nice and dense, but still soft, and lends a subtle sweetness to baked goods. I usually use it in combination with almond flour or by itself, depending on what texture I’m going for.
Because it’s a whole grain, oats are protein packed and full of fiber. If you do as much baking as I do for your family, it’s a great plus to have so much nutrition packed in.
Best part? It’s a breeze whip up in seconds in your kitchen!
Did you know you can make your own oat flour at home? It is incredibly fast and easy, requiring only one ingredient and a blender or food processor. Once I started making my own oat flour I never looked back.
Here are some of my favorite recipes to get your started. As you can probably guess, there are lots more to come!
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Bread
- One-Bowl Gluten Free Banana Bread
- Raspberry Picnic Pie Bars
- Berry Zucchini Cake
Yes, you can use quick oats, but the texture may be slightly different. Old-fashioned oats generally yield a finer flour.
Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, oat flour can last up to 3 months. For extended freshness, you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 6 months.
A high-speed blender or food processor is best to get a fine, powdery texture. A regular blender can work, but you may need to blend longer and scrape the sides more often.
Oat flour works well in many recipes, but it doesn’t behave exactly like all-purpose flour. For best results, use it in recipes that specifically call for oat flour or substitute a portion of regular flour (try up to 25-30%) with oat flour for a nutritional boost.
Once the oats have transformed into a fine, powdery flour without large pieces, it’s ready. This usually takes about 15-30 seconds, depending on your blender’s strength.
Blending 1.5 cups of oats typically yields about 1.25 cups of oat flour, though this can vary slightly.
Oat flour is great for pancakes, muffins, cookies, and as a thickener in soups or smoothies. It’s also popular in gluten-free baking, but make sure your oats are certified gluten-free if needed.
Absolutely! Just multiply the oats based on your desired quantity, blend in batches, and store any extra in an airtight container.
Scraping down the sides ensures that all oats get processed evenly, which helps achieve a smooth, consistent texture without any remaining large pieces.
DIY Oat Flour
Equipment
- High speed blender or Food Processor
Materials
- 1.5 cups Old fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Put your oats into your blender or food processor and blend, scraping sides as needed, for 15-30 seconds.
- A fine, powdery flour will form and when it does, you are done!
Ready for all the Oat Flour recipes you are going to stun us with
Lots more to come!! xx
Could not believe how easy this was to make! Used it in the zucchini berry cake, so good .
I’m so happy to hear this, it’s a favorite over here too!