Not being a doctor or scientist, I can’t say that any of the oat milk nutrition information I’m sharing in this blog are from any expertise of my own. That said, I’ve been researching this ingredient a lot because I’ve come to enjoy it as an alternative to dairy in certain circumstances, particularly in baking!
Is Oat Milk Nutrition Good Enough to Replace Dairy?
When I first started looking into oat milk nutrition, it was for the purpose of understanding it in comparison with dairy. Since I don’t have a lactose intolerance, and I’m not vegan, I don’t have any specific dietary reason for switching away from dairy. That said, I do like to try alternatives and I’m curious about options that might be more environmentally friendly.
As it turns out, looking into alternatives when it comes to their greenness is not as obvious as I thought it would be. Overall, though, I liked the way the oat milk nutrition and eco-friendliness seemed to combine the most, particularly when it comes to taste and performance. I had expected almond milk to come out on top, but wow was I wrong about that! I don’t think I’ll be buying that again.
What I Like About This Dairy Alternative
Aside from being pretty decent in terms of its eco-friendliness when compared to others, oat milk nutrition is where I’d like it to be too. I’m talking about the plain, unsweetened stuff, by the way. I also like that it isn’t typically as expensive as other dairy alternatives. Equally, what I find fun about it is that if I need some, but don’t have any in the house, I can make it extra-cheaply myself!
If you want to save yourself a lot of money, this is definitely something you can make at home. This is the recipe that I use. I leave out the salt, maple syrup and vanilla, and just use the oats and water with the measurements recommended.
A Closer Look at Oat Milk Nutrition
Plain, unsweetened store-bought oat milk nutrition looks as follows (per cup), according to the package. This will differ from one brand to the next.
- 8 grams of fat
- 16 grams of carbohydrates
- 3 grams of protein
- 1 gram of dietary fiber
- 7 grams of sugar
- 350 milligrams of calcium
- 269 milligrams of phosphorus
- 28 milligrams of iron
- 389 milligrams of potassium
- 6 milligrams of riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- 2 micrograms of Cobalamin (vitamin B12)
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