Drinks & liquids · Plant milks
Oat milk
Creamy plant milk of oats blended with water; froths well and suits coffee, porridge and baking.
Also called: oat drink, oatly
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What it is
Made by soaking or enzymatically treating oats, blending with water and straining, often with added oil, salt and vitamins. It is naturally slightly sweet and thicker than rice milk, with a mild cereal taste. Barista versions contain more fat for frothing.
How it’s used
- In coffee and tea (froths for lattes)
- Porridge and overnight oats
- Pancakes, muffins and cakes
- Creamy soups and sauces
- Smoothies
Characteristics
- Taste
- Mild, slightly sweet and oaty.
- Texture
- Smooth and creamy.
- Appearance
- Off-white to beige.
- When cooked
- Heats well and rarely curdles in coffee; thickens slightly when boiled.
- Sold as
- liquid
- Cooking uses
- Commonly cooked, Suitable for baking
- Common in
- International, Swedish, Scandinavian
Storage
Refrigerated. Store unopened long-life cartons in the cupboard; refrigerate after opening and use within about a week. Shake before use.
Diet, allergens and safety
No major allergens in typical versions. May contain Gluten — check the label.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free (check label)
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Caffeine-free
- Oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat; choose certified gluten-free oat milk for coeliacs.
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy
- 47 kcal
- Protein
- 0.28 g
- Carbohydrate
- 9.17 g
- Fat
- 0.97 g
- Fibre
- 0.3 g
- Sugars
- 5.28 g
USDA FoodData Central: Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened (a close stand-in).
Substitutes
Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.
Related ingredients
Recipes with oat milk
Dairy-free berry oat smoothie
International · 10 min · 201 kcal · Vegan