Stored

Oat milk in its sealed carton — shelf-stable before opening, refrigerated after.

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Beverages

Oat Milk

Creamy, dairy-free milk that froths beautifully for coffee

Naturally sweet and creamy, oat milk pours over cereal, blends into smoothies, and steams into the best dairy-free latte foam. Keep it at room temperature unopened, cold after.

Oat milk is a plant-based milk made by blending oats with water and straining — naturally sweet, creamy, and full-bodied, with a mild cereal flavor. Among dairy alternatives it's prized for its body and especially its ability to steam and froth, which is why baristas love it for lattes. In cooking, oat milk is one of the most versatile dairy-milk swaps: it works one-to-one in sauces, soups, baking, custards, pancakes, and porridge, adding creaminess and a touch of natural sweetness. Its neutral-but-rich character makes it the go-to for dairy-free cooking that still tastes comforting and full. Oats are naturally gluten-free but are often cross-contaminated with wheat or barley, so celiac and gluten-sensitive drinkers should choose a brand made with certified gluten-free oats.

Measured in: ml
Storage: Room Temperature

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Types & varieties

Unsweetened/plain

Most versatile — savory and sweet

Barista

Extra fat/stabilizers — frothing

Sweetened/vanilla

For drinks and cereal

How to use in cooking

Use oat milk one-to-one for dairy milk in most recipes. It makes creamy béchamel and soups, moist cakes and pancakes, and good custards; its natural sweetness suits baking and porridge especially well. Barista versions (with added oils/stabilizers) steam and froth best for lattes and resist splitting in coffee. For savory white sauces, choose an unsweetened, unflavored oat milk so the dish isn't sweet. Heat gently and avoid hard boiling with strong acids to prevent curdling.

How to choose

Unsweetened, plain oat milk is the versatile cooking choice — sweetened or vanilla versions are for cereal and drinks, not savory sauces. 'Barista' oat milk has extra fat and stabilizers for steaming and coffee. Check for added oil if you want richness. Most are fortified with calcium and vitamins.

Common uses

Make dairy-free béchamel or white sauceBake cakes, muffins, and pancakesSteam and froth for lattesCook creamy porridgeBuild creamy soupsMake custards and puddingsBlend into smoothies