Oat Milk Coffee Recipe
The oat milk latte is here to stay, but there’s no reason to contain this treat to the cafe! Make your own delicious cup of oat milk latte at home with this easy recipe!
Oat milk is more than just the most trendy dairy alternative. This creamy plant-based milk is the ultimate match for coffee! This smooth, luscious, and delicious oat milk coffee recipe will elevate your morning caffeine routine, and you’ll never look back! This simple recipe makes a sumptuous, silky, and toasty oat milk latte that tastes even more fresh and delicious than from your favorite cafe!
Ingredients you need
Oat Milk – With notes of toasty, earthy, and creamy flavors, it is no wonder why oat milk has become such a fan favorite. This wonderful non-dairy milk has the right texture and flavor to mimic milk in baking, cereal, and, most importantly, coffee! But oat milk doesn’t just mimic traditional milk; it takes the flavor to new heights with a tasty complexity and with no lactose or common allergens, like nuts and dairy.
Oat milk is made by soaking and grinding the oats into a lush liquid with the rich natural flavors of oats. Most commercial varieties will then add vitamins, flavorings, and sometimes fats to the oat milk to make it taste even better.
The most important add-in to consider when making an oat milk latte at home is the added fat. To make creamy, foamy lattes you need milk that is rich in fat to help trap the air bubbles in the milk during frothing. While virtually every manufactured variety of oat milk has some added fat, you should look for barista-quality oat milk. This type of non-dairy has a little extra vegetable oil or fat to make it more lush and creamy, which makes frothing a breeze!
Espresso – Great-tasting espresso is the key to this delicious oat milk latte recipe! The espresso shots bring bright, bitter, smooth, and interesting notes to the finished coffee, so it’s important to consider how you choose and brew this special type of coffee.
Espresso is a method of brewing finely ground coffee using high temperature and high pressure to create a concentrated and complex shot of coffee. That means you can use any beans you like as long as they are ground to the right coarseness for your brewing method. Choose your favorite cafe’s espresso blend or pick a delicious single-origin coffee and brew it espresso style to see what tasty flavor notes come through.
Oat Milk Coffee Step-by-step
How To Make Oat Milk Latte From Scratch
Brew The Espresso – Make a double shot using your preferred method of making espresso at home. You can get fancy with the brewing and invest in a countertop espresso machine. This is a great choice for budding home baristas who know they will make their coffee every day. If you’re more casual or like to live on the go, an Aeropress is a fantastic compact and portable way to brew espresso anywhere!
After brewing the coffee, pour it into your chosen serving glass.
Prepare the Milk – On the stovetop or in the microwave heat the oat milk for your luscious oat milk coffee and get ready to froth!
To froth, pour the milk into a French press and use the plunger to aerate, or if you have tools like a handheld milk frother or a countertop espresso machine with a steam wand, you can use those methods to create a perfect creamy oat milk texture.
Gently pour the frothed oat milk on top of the espresso and enjoy your moment of oaty bliss! If you fancy, add a sweetener of choice.
Important Barista Tips
- The ideal milk temperature for frothing is 131°F to 149°F (55 °C to 65 °C).
- Remember to reach for the barista-quality oat milk for this recipe. Its rich fat content will help you nail that perfect rosette if you’re aiming for beautiful latte art!
- Always use filtered water for brewing coffee. Filtered water does not calcify the coffee equipment, giving the coffee a much better taste.
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Milk Thermometer – When you’re frothing milk temperature matters. It is easiest to produce a nice smooth foam between 131 °F to 149 °F, and nobody likes burnt milk! That is why having a thermometer on hand can make all the difference! You don’t need to splurge on this item, try a simple probe thermometer to make sure you’re working with the right temperature for the oat milk every time!
Milk Frother – A handheld milk frother can be a very helpful tool for home baristas. These small tools take up virtually no space and foam milk efficiently and easily, but the best thing about a handheld milk frother is how easy they are to clean! Foaming milk in a French press is very easy, but you have to disassemble it to get it all the way clean; not with a milk frother! Dunk the dirty head into a small cup of soapy water, rinse, and you’re done with the clean-up!
Frequently Asked Questions About Oat Milk Coffee
This simply delicious recipe makes a basic oat milk latte. It does not have added flavor or sweeteners, but if you want to add a little punch, you certainly can! You can add a pinch of sugar or cinnamon to the finished latte. Another fun option is to add one pump of your favorite flavor syrup to the hot espresso, pour in the luscious oat milk, and enjoy!
Absolutely, you can make this oat milk latte recipe decaf! All you need to do is swap the traditional espresso for your favorite decaf coffee or espresso blend.
Yes! There are some delicious side effects you can enjoy from drinking this smooth caffeinated beverage!
Oat milk contains vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium, vitamin D, and more. Plus, caffeine has been proven to help increase focus. With these delicious side effects, consuming this drink in moderation is an excellent fit for most diets!
No, an oat milk latte would not be suitable for a keto diet. Oat milk contains carbohydrates, which are restricted on a keto diet, as it focuses on consuming high amounts of healthy fats and very low amounts of carbohydrates. It would be best to opt for a different type of milk, such as almond or coconut milk, which contains lower carbohydrate content.
Oat milk can be a healthy alternative to traditional dairy milk in coffee, as it is naturally low in fat and cholesterol. It also contains some beneficial nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, it’s important to note that the overall healthiness of a coffee with oat milk will depend on other factors, such as the amount of added sugar or any other flavorings. It’s always best to opt for unsweetened oat milk and moderation in your coffee consumption for optimal health benefits.
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Oat Milk Coffee
Equipment
- Saucepan or Microwave-safe jug for heating the oat milk
- Milk frother or French press to froth the oat milk
- Serving Glass
Ingredients
- 2 shots Espresso French Press, Aero Press, or Pour Over
- 1 cup Oat milk
Instructions
- Brew 2 shots Espresso in a metal pitcher.2 shots Espresso
- Pour the coffee into the serving glass.
- Heat 1 cup Oat milk in a saucepan or even in the microwave and fill it into the French press.1 cup Oat milk
- Froth the milk using a French press, the espresso machine’s steam wand, or a milk frother and add it to your coffee.
- Enjoy your “oatly” flavored cup of Coffee.
