Start by selecting your base by finding high-quality ingredients.

From here, the recipes are relatively straightforward, since the blender makes a huge difference in the process.

Plus, making your ownplant-basedmilk offers an affordable alternative compared to inflated store prices.

A family of four baking and pouring milk

This variety requires no soaking time, plus oats are cheaper than various nuts,Mindbodygreennotes.

From here, you might rinse the milk through a fine-mesh strainer as needed.

However, without the gums and additives, your home-made plant-based milk will have that benefit instead.

Man pouring oat milk

For a sweeter version, you might add a medjool date or vanilla extract.

After you’ve blended fully, your drink should be ready to go.

Store in a glass carton or pitcher for a few days, and enjoy your homemade concoction!