Not oat/buckwheat milk. Ingredients, what kind of drink this is, benefits, calorie content for weight loss, children, nursing mothers, reviews

What kind of drink is “Not Milk”?

Ne moloko (Not milk) is a line of Russian dairy products with a rich nutritional composition of vitamins, minerals and other substances beneficial to the human body, created on the basis of oats and buckwheat. Basically, drinks are used as an alternative to regular milk, if it is impossible to consume it for various reasons.

“Not milk” contains many beneficial natural substances, such as potassium, calcium and iodine. Oatmeal and buckwheat drinks are designed for all categories of the population - children and adults.

Types and chemical composition

Plant-based drinks are made from grains, nuts and seeds. But “Not Milk” products are presented only in 2 variations - with oatmeal or buckwheat flour. Classic versions - without additives, have a specific lean taste. But there are also drink options with additives that have a pleasant taste:

• cocoa powder;
• orange juice, mango puree, passion fruit juice;
• banana puree,
• vanilla extract;
• juice of black currant, raspberry.

The chemical composition of the drink also contains the following ingredients:

• water;
• oatmeal or buckwheat flour;
• rapeseed oil;
• salt;
• calcium phosphate (classic buckwheat);
• vitamin B2 (classic buckwheat and oatmeal, jelly with banana);
• vitamin D2 (classic oatmeal, jelly with banana);
• calcium (classic oatmeal, jelly with banana);
• sugar (oatmeal chocolate, berry dessert);
• calcium carbonate (oatmeal);
• calcium phosphate (oat chocolate);
• thickener – xanthan gum (oat cream, jelly with banana, vanilla and berry desserts);
• emulsifier E471 (creamy oatmeal, vanilla and berry desserts);
• beta-carotene (vanilla dessert).

The energy value of the drink may vary depending on its composition. For example, 100 ml of classic oatmeal “Light” contains 45 kcal. For comparison, the nutritional value of oatmeal-chocolate in 100 ml is about 70 kcal .

The special children's line “Not Milk” deserves special attention. It is designed for children over 6 months (dairy-free oatmeal or buckwheat porridge), 8 months (oatmeal porridge with banana or pear) and from 12 months (jelly with cherries and cherries).

Classic oatmeal “Not Milk” consists of:

• Water.
• Oatmeal.
• Protein.
• Rapeseed oil.
• Vitamin-mineral premix (vitamin D2, vitamin B2 (riboflavin).
• Tricalcium phosphate.
• Calcium carbonate.

Its energy value per 100 ml is 280 kJ or 66 kcal.

“Ne moloko” assortment

The manufacturer took care of both children and adults. In stores you can find products for any age.

1. Classic drink, fat content 3.2 percent. With calcium, vitamin B2, iodized salt.
2. Oatmeal, fat content 1.5 percent.
3. Extralight, fat content 0.5 percent, for diet.
4. Chocolate oatmeal contains cocoa and sugar.
5. Creamy oatmeal, 12 percent fat, with cream, but without lactose and trans fats.
6. Vanilla oatmeal dessert contains beta-carotene.
7. Buckwheat, fat content 1.5 percent. Gluten free.
8. Exotic, fruit drink, fat content 0.5 percent, with flavorings.
9. Berry dessert contains blackcurrant and raspberry juice.

For baby food recommended by the manufacturer:

• oat drink, fat content 3.2 percent;
• dairy-free oatmeal with banana;
• Dairy-free oatmeal with pear.

Children can also be given a classic oat drink with a fat content of 3.2, 1.5 and 0.5 percent.

The plant-based drink is suitable for feeding children intolerant to milk protein and lactose. And since the product contains vitamins necessary for the body, it will benefit health.

By the way, products recommended for children can be introduced into the diet of women expecting the birth of a baby, as well as nursing mothers.

Beneficial features

“Not milk” oatmeal, which contains natural products, brings many benefits to the body.

1. In ancient civilizations, oats were used in medicine as a medicine. And this is not surprising. Vitamins of groups A, B, E, F, manganese, potassium, iodine, zinc, boron, chromium, selenium, copper and silicon are only part of the useful elements in oats. This cereal is recommended for use in the treatment of diabetes, and it also helps eliminate toxins.

With frequent consumption of oat milk, metabolism is normalized, memory, sleep and the condition of nails, skin, and hair are improved. There are also the following advantages:

1. Low calorie content. Classic oat extralight contains 35 kcal in 100 ml, and berry dessert – 155 kcal.
2. Lactose free. In Russia, 16-18% of the population is lactose intolerant. Due to its plant origin, No Milk is an alternative for people suffering from this ailment.
3. No antibiotics. Depending on how natural milk is produced, it may contain antibiotic residues. “Not milk” is a plant product and therefore such substances are excluded.
4. Plant milk can be consumed by vegetarians , people on a diet or fasting, as well as fans of proper nutrition.

Oat milk: recipe

Making oat milk at home is very cheap and doesn't require much effort.

Required:

• 100 grams of non-instant oatmeal;
• 1 liter of clean water;
• Blender.

Preparation:

1. Cover the flakes with water and leave overnight/12 hours;
2. Stir the mixture, pour into a blender and grind;
3. Filter the liquid using gauze.

Oat nectar is ready! You can store milk in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days. The remaining cake can be prepared in the form of pancakes or used for cosmetic purposes.

And if you do not have the time or desire to make this product yourself, you can always purchase it at your nearest store.

How to use it correctly

Non-oat milk, the composition of which is presented in several flavors, is suitable for everyone: children and adults; people who eat meat and people who do not eat meat.

For children

Specialized products based on oatmeal or buckwheat flour have been developed for children.

Nursing mothers

There are no strict restrictions on the use of “Not Milk” during lactation and breastfeeding. Before drinking oat milk, you should consult your pediatrician and then monitor for possible reactions in the child or mother.

For weight loss

“Not milk” is suitable for people losing weight: calorie content per 100 ml of product varies from 35 to 155 kcal, depending on the chosen product. “Oatmeal Classic Extralight” is considered the lowest-calorie drink: it does not contain vegetable oils.

The main rule is not to drink in large quantities.

People with high cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol, it is not recommended to eat animal products. “Not Milk” does not contain animal products, which means it is suitable for people with high cholesterol. The presence of oats or buckwheat will only have a positive effect.

Industrial oat milk

Oat milk is produced by many brands and its price varies from 70 to 300 rubles, depending on the country of origin. The most profitable and accessible on the Russian market now are “Ne moloko” from and “Oatmeal milk Healthy menu”. Both of these drinks are sold for 100-140 rubles per liter.

The benefits and harms of “non-milk” and other oat drinks correspond to the same data presented above. However, in addition to water and oatmeal, vegetable oils, salt, acidity regulators and additional sources of vitamins can be added to industrial versions, which is not so bad.

Among all products, it is worth giving preference to those that contain rapeseed oil rather than sunflower oil. Since rapeseed oil contains less saturated acids than its other plant counterparts. And it contains essential fats such as omega-3 and omega-9.

Store-bought oat milk contains less protein and more fat than homemade milk, but their energy value is approximately the same. Buying or cooking yourself is entirely your decision. Whatever you prefer, oat milk will remain a healthy drink for the body. But there are also certain norms in its use.

How to drink oat milk?

Do not forget that this drink has calories. Namely, one glass contains about 120 calories, which is equivalent to three small green apples or one thin slice of pizza.

Therefore, it is most convenient to drink the drink as a complete snack between meals or immediately after training. Or cook dishes based on it to make food even healthier!

Oat milk cocktail

A homemade smoothie made with oat milk is an ideal breakfast. It will fill you up and give you energy for a long time, thanks to the large amount of carbohydrates.

You will need:

• 200 ml oat milk;
• 1 medium banana;
• any of your favorite berries (from the freezer).

Mix all the ingredients in a blender, pour into your favorite glass and the dish is ready. Total per glass, if you add 50 grams of currants left in the freezer since summer, you get 126 kcal or 35 kcal/100 g . You can add a couple of crispbreads with cream cheese or peanut butter to your breakfast. A balanced and healthy breakfast is ready in just 10 minutes!

Chocolate oat drink

No less tasty than from regular milk. You only need three ingredients: oat milk, cocoa and sugar. Add a tablespoon or more of cocoa mixed with sugar to 200 ml of milk and stir. The result is a wonderful dessert drink.

Coffee with cereal milk

Try a familiar dish with a completely new interpretation. You can add cold oat milk to coffee, steamed milk or in a French press to get a cappuccino. In order to froth milk, it will need to contain enough fat: at least 3%.

Vegan chocolate mousse

1. Cut 1 medium banana into several pieces and freeze. This will take approximately 2 hours;
2. Beat 200 g of oatmeal in a blender, adding 200 ml of water and 1 pitted date for sweetness;
3. Make sure the mixture is smooth;
4. Cut the pre-frozen banana into smaller pieces and place in a blender along with half the avocado;
5. Place 4 tablespoons of cocoa and 50 ml of oat milk in a blender;
6. You can add a sweetener to the finished mousse to taste.

This way you will get a delicious and healthy dessert.

3 ingredient pancakes

When preparing oat milk, do not remove any leftover oatmeal. Next, add 1 large banana, cinnamon and other spices to the mixture to taste. Fry the pancakes in a non-stick frying pan. As a result, you will get a wonderful breakfast; you can serve the dish with seasonal fruits. Bon appetit!

Contraindications and possible harm

“Not milk” oatmeal, the composition of which is given above, may be potentially harmful. Firstly, it is contraindicated if you are allergic to oats or buckwheat. Secondly, cereal plants have a protein called gluten. Celiac disease occurs in 1% of the population, in which consumption of gluten-containing foods is contraindicated.

Thirdly, sometimes manufacturers add harmful ingredients to improve the taste. For example, “Not Milk” contains rapeseed oil, which contains erucic acid, which is toxic to the heart muscle,

Fourthly, with frequent consumption of plant protein, the walls of the small intestine are damaged and the absorption of nutrients is impaired. If you have diseases related to the kidneys or intestines, you should consult your doctor before consuming No Milk. Only he can say for sure about the possible harm!

Opinions of doctors, pediatricians and nutritionists about the product

Despite the obvious positive features of the drink’s effect on the body, doctors have mixed opinions about it, because tests on its effect with regular use have not been carried out, because the product is not a medical drug, but as a food product it meets all quality standards in our country.

Pediatricians say that children under 5 years old should not replace regular milk with plant-based milk. There are many benefits in an oat drink, but it cannot completely replace animal milk. The exception is if the child has an allergy or intolerance, which must be confirmed by a doctor after testing. An additional disadvantage is the presence of sugar in such products.

The only limitation of nutritionists is a person’s adherence to a gluten-free diet.

Pediatricians and nutritionists have established several rules to eliminate possible harm from consuming oat milk. What you should know:

1. Before use, you must carefully study the composition, because many manufacturers add dyes, flavor enhancers and other additives to it that extend the shelf life of the product.
2. It is also necessary to consult with your doctor about whether it is worth introducing it into the diet of a child or an adult.
3. On a regular basis, it is better to consume it in small quantities. The norms for consuming oat milk are individual: children can drink no more than 250 ml per day, adults no more than 1 liter per day.

Compliance with these rules is also necessary when consuming oat milk, the “Not Milk” brand, with any composition.

Author: M. Elena

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