How to Make Oat Flour
Learn How to Make Oat Flour in minutes with my handy guide, then use it in gluten-free recipes like pancakes, waffles, muffins, cookies and more. It keeps for up to 3 months in the pantry, and you’ll never need to buy it again!
I discovered oat flour over 5 years ago when it became clear to me that my stomach felt better when I minimized my gluten intake. I began experimenting with a variety of gluten-free flours in my baking, and oat flour became my instant favorite.
I’ve always loved oats, so it’s no wonder I fell head over heels for the hearty, nutty flavor of the flour. The soft, tender texture that it lends to my oat flour pancakes and healthy zucchini muffins is even more special.
While you can purchase it easily online or in supermarkets, it’s nice to know how to make it just in case you run out. Or if you purchase oats in bulk at Costco, it’s even more cost effective to make it yourself.
Whatever your reasons for making it are, you’ll be happy to know how easy it is to make!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- It’s so easy to make with flour with rolled oats that you have in your pantry.
- It takes minutes to make in a food processor or high speed blender.
- It keeps for up to 3 months in an air tight container in the pantry.
- It’s a nutritions, gluten-free option for baked goods, pancakes, waffles and more!
Recipe ingredients
You only need one ingredient to make this recipe — oats! They’re a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, and they’re a great whole grain, gluten-free alternative for baking.
Ingredient notes
- Rolled oats. Old fashioned rolled oats are the best oats to use for flour as they’ve been steamed then flattened, which ensures that they absorb liquid well and cook quickly. They’re also nice and soft, which makes grinding them into powder very easy. They’re processed less than quick oats, which makes them the best choice.
How to make this recipe
This recipe is so easy that you may never buy it at the store again. All you need is old fashioned rolled oats, a food processor or high speed blender, and about 5 minutes of time.
Pro tip: It’s important to note that one cup of old fashioned rolled oats yields 3/4 cup flour so that you have enough on hand for your recipes.
Follow the simple steps below to make this recipe. Full recipe instructions are included in the recipe card below.
- Place the oats in a high speed blender or food processor.
- Process until the oats become a fine powder.
FAQs
Oats are naturally gluten-free, which would make one assume that oat flour is gluten-free. This is not always the case because some of the facilities that process it also process wheat products. Be sure the label states certified gluten-free if you’re gluten intolerant.
Oat flour is wholesome, nutritious and 100% whole grain. It’s a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and it’s naturally gluten-free. It is high in carbohydrates, however, so you should consult your doctor to make sure that oat flour is right for you.
Oat flour is nutritious, gluten-free and is great for baking. It has a hearty, nutty flavor and yields a soft, tender crumb in quick breads, muffins, cornbread, cookies and more!
Oat flour is different in texture, density and is gluten-free, which means it may not be substituted interchangeably with wheat flour.
Recipe tips
- Pro tip: It’s important to note that one cup of old fashioned rolled oats yields 3/4 cup flour so that you have enough on hand for your recipes. This recipe yields 1 1/2 cups of oats, or about (6) 1/4 cup servings.
- I’ve only tried this recipe with old fashioned rolled oats, therefore I don’t recommend using any other type.
- Be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats for this recipe if you’re gluten intolerant.
- Make a large batch of flour and store in an air tight container in the pantry for up to 3 months.
Oat flour recipes you’ll love:
- Banana muffins
- Banana snack cake
- Carrot oatmeal muffins
- Cornbread
- Gluten-free pumpkin bread
- Healthy banana waffles
- Healthy morning glory muffins
- Healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies by Ambitious Kitchen
- Healthy pumpkin muffins
- Peanut butter banana muffins
- Pumpkin coffee cake
- Pumpkin waffles
- Sweet potato waffles
- Waffles
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How to Make Oat Flour
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Place the oats in a high speed blender or food processor fitted with the blade attachment and secure the lid.2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- Process until the oats become a fine powder, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Notes
- Pro tip: It’s important to note that one cup of old fashioned rolled oats yields 3/4 cup oat flour so that you have enough on hand for your recipes. This recipe yields 1 1/2 cups of oats, or about (6) 1/4 cup servings.
- I’ve only tried this recipe with old fashioned rolled oats, therefore I don’t recommend using any type.
- Be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats for this recipe if you’re gluten intolerant.
- Make a large batch of flour and store in an air tight container in the pantry for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
