Date and Oat Drink
A naturally sweet date and oat drink made by grinding porridge oats, pitted dates and a digestive enzyme tablet, then blending with water and sea salt. The Thermomix TM7 turns simple pantry ingredients into a silky, dairy-free drink in minutes, ideal for breakfast or a nourishing snack any time of day.
About this recipe
Date and oat drink Thermomix TM7 style is one of the simplest plant-based drinks you can make in your all-in-one kitchen machine, yet it tastes far better than anything store-bought. Instead of buying cartons of oat milk full of additives, you grind whole porridge oats and sticky pitted dates into a fine powder in seconds, then blend them with water and a pinch of sea salt into a silky, naturally sweet drink. The optional xanthan gum keeps the texture creamy and prevents separation, while a drop of natural vanilla extract rounds out the caramel notes of the dates. This makes it perfect as a quick breakfast on busy mornings, a lunchbox filler for kids, or a light afternoon snack. Searching for homemade oat drink recipes Thermomix guides often overcomplicate things, but this version keeps the ingredient list short and the method easy. Whether you are lactose-intolerant, vegan or simply curious, this quick homemade drink delivers genuine flavour with minimal effort.
Preparation tips
- Soak the pitted dates in a little warm water for a few minutes before grinding if they feel dry and hard; this helps the TM7 break them down into a finer powder and gives the drink a sweeter, more even flavour.
- For the smoothest result, strain the blended drink through a fine sieve or nut milk bag before serving; this removes any remaining oat husks and gives a beautifully clean, shop-quality mouthfeel.
- Store the finished drink in a sealed bottle in the fridge and shake well before each use, as the oats naturally settle; a tiny pinch of xanthan gum helps keep it beautifully emulsified for longer.
Recipe variations
- For a warming festive version, add a small piece of fresh ginger, a pinch of ground cinnamon and a grating of nutmeg before blending; it turns the date and oat drink into a cosy winter warmer reminiscent of speculoos spices.
- For a chocolate variation, blend in a teaspoon of cocoa powder together with the dates and oats; the sweetness of the dates balances the cocoa perfectly, creating a kid-friendly treat without any refined sugar.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding porridge oats and pitted dates into a fine powder in seconds, the TM7 creates a base that blends smoothly without any gritty residue. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the water directly into the mixing bowl with gram precision, the built-in scale of the Thermomix guarantees the ideal drinking consistency every single time. [Precision Control]
- Mixing at high speed, the Thermomix transforms the ground oats and sea salt into a velvety, lump-free drink in well under a minute. [Time Savings]
- Heating the oat base gently with vanilla extract, the TM7 develops a rounded, comforting flavour without scorching the natural sugars from the dates. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping the xanthan gum thoroughly into the liquid, the Thermomix keeps this oat drink emulsified and creamy instead of separating in the bottle. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- digestive enzyme tablet
- porridge oats
- pitted dates (optional)
- water
- fine sea salt
- natural vanilla extract (optional)
- neutral oil (optional)
- xanthan gum (optional)