Add this oat milk latte to your must-have list! Oat milk is ideal for coffee drinks: it smokes and froths like a charm.
There’s one non-dairy milk that trumps them all when it comes to coffee beverages: oat milk! This delicious milk alternative is extra creamy, has a smooth, sweet taste and vaporizes like a charm. So it’s only natural that it shines in it Oat milk latte! You’ll be amazed how frothy and creamy oat milk can be. Mix it up with espresso, and it’s just as satisfying as a classic latte (we think).
What’s in an oat milk latte?
Oat milk latte is a coffee drink made with espresso and oat milk, rather than whole milk like a classic latte. Oat milk is widely recognized as the best non-dairy milk for coffee. Its flavor and texture are best suited to mimic cow’s milk, and it becomes thick and frothy when frothed or steamed. All you need to make an oat milk latte is:
- espresso
- oat milk (usual)
Our favorite brand of oat milk is Planet Oat, but these days there are many other brands that are easy to find at your local grocery store! Let us know what brands you find best for coffee in the comments below.
How to make an oat milk latte: basic steps
Everything you need to do to make an oat milk latte? Prepare the espresso and froth or steam the oat milk! Here is an overview of the steps and a little more below with details on the methods. How to make an oat milk latte:
- Step 1: Prepare a double espresso (see methods below).
- Step 2: Steam or froth the oat milk (see methods below).
- Step 3: Pour the frothed milk into the espresso.
Best Homemade Espresso Methods
First and foremost for every latte: you must have a great homemade espresso method! We have an espresso machine but they can be expensive. There are also many ways to make espresso without a machine. Here are our favorite methods:
How to froth or steam oat milk
You can use an espresso machine to steam the oat milk or, if you don’t have an espresso machine, you can froth it! Anyway, it’s the non-dairy milk that comes closest to cow’s milk. It can get very fluffy and thick with either method. This makes it our favorite for dairy-free lattes! Here are the different methods:
- Steam oat milk (espresso machine): This achieves a latte texture similar to that of a coffee shop, with a thick micro-foam-like layer on top. Go to How to steam milk.
- Frothing oat milk (without a machine): There are several ways to froth oat milk. The best method is a hand frother, but you can also use a French press or whisk. Go to How to froth milk.
And that’s it! Pour the milk foam into the dark, bitter espresso and take a sip. You will be blown away by the smoothness of oat milk! Let us know what you think in the comments below.
More coffee drinks
Do you like a good latte? Fancy a macchiato? Here are the best coffee drinks to take home, with plenty of non-dairy options made from oat milk:
The description
Add this oat milk latte to your must-have list! Oat milk is ideal for coffee drinks: it smokes and froths like a charm.
- 2 espresso (2 ounces Where ¼ cupor replace strong coffee)
- 4 oz (½ cup) oat milk (double for from them portions when steaming)
- Prepare espresso: Prepare the espresso with an espresso machine, a manual espresso machine, a French press or a moka pot. See Making Espresso for instructions.
- Heat or froth milk: Steam the milk with an espresso machine or heat and froth the milk with your preferred method (milk frother, French press, whisk or saucepan with a lid). It’s easier to steam or froth 1 cup of milk for 2 glasses. See How to steam milk or How to froth milk for more information.
- Surcharge: Pour the milk into the middle of the espresso and finish with a light froth (use half of the steamed or frothed milk for 1 glass).
- Category: drink
- Method: espresso
- Kitchen: Coffee
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: Oat milk latte, oat milk coffee
