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US Ingredient Guide · Vegan

Oat Milk: Vegan Cooking Guide

Oat milk has become the most popular plant milk in the UK thanks to its creamy body, mild sweetness and excellent foam for coffee. Made from blended oats and water, it bakes beautifully, works in savoury sauces and doesn't split as easily as nut milks. Barista versions have added fat for better frothing.

Cooking in the UK? View the UK guide (metric) for Oat Milk.

How to Use Oat Milk

Use 1:1 for dairy milk in most recipes. For béchamel or cream sauces, use the barista version for a richer result. Not ideal for high-heat stir-fries where you need a neutral oil.

Nutrition

Naturally contains beta-glucan fibre; lower in protein than soy milk (1g/100ml) but fortified versions add calcium and vitamins B12 and D.

Chef's Tips

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Vegan Recipes Using Oat Milk

Classic Overnight Oats
6.1 fl oz (180 ml) Vegan Banana Bread
4.1 fl oz (120 ml) Fudgy Vegan Brownies
6.1 fl oz (180 ml) Vegan Moussaka
2.50 cups (600 ml) Vegan Corn Chowder
2.50 cups (600 ml) Vegan Cottage Pie
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) Vegan Cauliflower Cheese
2.50 cups (600 ml) Vegan Cornbread
1 cup (240 ml) Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
2.92 cups (700 ml) Crispy Vegan Waffles
1.25 cups (300 ml) Baked Oats
5.1 fl oz (150 ml) Vegan Brioche French Toast
0.83 cups (200 ml) Porridge with Berry Compote
1.67 cups (400 ml) Vegan Crêpes
1.25 cups (300 ml) Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter
0.83 cups (200 ml) Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
0.83 cups (200 ml) Vegan Carrot Cake
0.83 cups (200 ml) Coconut Rice Pudding
1.67 cups (400 ml) Vegan Bread and Butter Pudding
2.50 cups (600 ml) Vegan Cheese Sauce
2.08 cups (500 ml) Golden Milk Latte
1.25 cups (300 ml) Matcha Latte
1 cups (250 ml) Vegan Hot Chocolate
1.25 cups (300 ml) Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
1.25 cups (300 ml) Raspberry and Banana Smoothie
1.25 cups (300 ml) Masala Chai Latte
1.25 cups (300 ml) Peanut Butter Banana Shake
1 cups (250 ml) Vegan Aquafaba Yorkshire Puddings
1 cups (250 ml) Tahini and Date Smoothie
1 cups (250 ml)

Learn to cook with oat milk on video

Our Cook Like A Pro course covers vegan cooking techniques including how to get the most from plant-based proteins, flavour bases and dairy alternatives. Watch step-by-step with chefs Rupert Worden and Lisa Hinze.

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