{"id":11877,"date":"2019-02-15T19:50:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=11877"},"modified":"2024-11-25T23:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T23:22:22","slug":"oat-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/oat-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Oat Milk Healthy? Here’s a Dietitian’s Verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is oat milk healthy? This all-the-rage plant-based milk is a go-to for the non-dairy set, but just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Plus: a homemade oat milk recipe from Registered Dietitian Jess Bippen, MS, RD.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

It\u2019s no longer a \u201cspecial request\u201d for your neighborhood barista to fulfill. Oat milk is in increasingly high demand\u2014you can swap it for dairy<\/a> milk or almond milk for a creamier latte, or you can blend it in your smoothies, or even stir it into your oatmeal. But how healthy is oat milk, really: For example, is there oil in oat milk, and what can you expect from the calories in oat milk? Sales for oat milk grew a staggering 50% in 2022 and account for 21% of the alternative dairy market.<\/p>\n\n\n

Keep reading for a closer look at its nutrition facts compared to other plant-based milk options.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why Is Oat Milk So Popular?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Oat milk is the hottest coffee-shop specialty. Why? Simply put, it\u2019s delicious. It\u2019s thick, creamy, and froths up like full-fat milk in a latte or cappuccino. When it comes to almond milk vs. oat milk, there\u2019s no competition. It outperforms basically all other plant-based milks out there for its sublime froth factor. And we all know the froth is the best part of a latte!<\/p>\n\n\n

Aside from the taste, the oat-milk craze has really taken off due to a genius marketing strategy from Swedish company Oatly<\/a>. Oatly started selling their oat milk to coffee shops back in 2016, creating a sense of exclusivity since the milk wasn\u2019t widely available in grocery stores.<\/p>\n\n\n

Oatly is now sold in grocery stores across the US, and other companies are jumping on the trend. Large corporations such as Quaker and Silk even dipped into the oat-milk craze with product launches in early 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutritional Value of Plant-Based Milks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before determining how healthy oat milk is for you, let\u2019s first take a look at its nutritional value compared to other plant-based milk. We\u2019ll walk you through the nutrition facts of oat milk vs. almond milk vs. cashew milk vs. soy milk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how one cup of the most popular plant-based milks stack up. (Keep in mind that nutritional information and oat milk calories can vary based on the brand.)<\/p>\n\n\n

Oatly Oat (Drink Whole) Milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Per 200ml:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n