Recipes

Whether you’re a professional barista or just looking to make something healthy and delicious at home, our oat milk recipes have you covered. From creamy coffee drinks and smoothies to plant-based meals and desserts, OatMlk makes it easy to create tasty, clean, and nourishing recipes everyone will love.

The Benchmark Oat Latte

Use Case: The daily driver. Replaces cow's milk 1:1. Why it works: OatMlk's fat content allows for glossy micro-foam that holds intricate art patterns longer than almond or soy.

Ingredients

  • 18–20g Espresso (Double Shot)
  • 200ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Pull a double shot of espresso into an 8oz cup
  2. Steam OatMlk to 60°C (140°F)
  3. Incorporate air for 3–4 seconds (stretching), then submerge to create a vortex
  4. Tap pitcher to remove large bubbles
  5. Polish by swirling
  6. Pour steady stream into espresso, lowering the pitcher to create latte art

The "Velvet" Flat White

Use Case: Premium coffee shops servicing connoisseurs. Why it works: The neutral profile of oats doesn't overpower the delicate notes of a light roast coffee.

Ingredients

  • 40ml Ristretto (Double)
  • 120ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Extract a double ristretto (short shot)
  2. Steam OatMlk with minimal aeration (very thin foam)
  3. Pour aggressively into the center to mix crema and milk evenly

Iced Salted Caramel Shakerato

Use Case: QSRs and fast-casual chains looking for a "Starbucks-style" seller. Why it works: Shaking aerates the espresso; OatMlk creates a beautiful marbling effect as it settles.

Ingredients

  • 60ml Espresso
  • 20ml Salted Caramel Syrup
  • 120ml OatMlk
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Add espresso, syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker
  2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until foamy
  3. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice
  4. Top with cold OatMlk

Dirty Matcha Latte

Use Case: Instagrammable café menus. Why it works: The earthiness of matcha + the nuttiness of oats + the punch of coffee = a complex flavor profile.

Ingredients

  • 3g Matcha Powder
  • 30ml Hot Water
  • 180ml OatMlk
  • 1 Shot Espresso

Instructions

  1. Whisk matcha and water to form a paste/concentrate
  2. Pour into glass
  3. Add ice, then pour cold OatMlk over the ice (leave room at top)
  4. Gently float the espresso shot on top of the milk

Vietnamese-Style Iced Oat Coffee

Use Case: Asian restaurants or specialty coffee bars. Why it works: OatMlk balances the intense sweetness of condensed milk better than watery almond milk.

Ingredients

  • 60ml Dark Roast Coffee
  • 20ml Condensed Coconut Milk (or sweet syrup)
  • 120ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Add sweetener/condensed milk to the bottom of the glass
  2. Add ice
  3. Pour OatMlk slowly
  4. Top with the dark roast coffee

Golden Turmeric Cap

Use Case: Wellness cafés, yoga studios, hotel breakfast buffets. Why it works: Oats naturally complement earthy spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Turmeric Blend (Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper)
  • 150ml OatMlk
  • Honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add turmeric blend to the milk pitcher with OatMlk
  2. Steam together to activate the spices and emulsify
  3. Pour into a glass; dust with cinnamon

London Fog (Earl Grey Latte)

Use Case: Afternoon tea menus, rainy-day specials. Why it works: The vanilla and bergamot taste like a "creamsicle" when paired with OatMlk.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Earl Grey Tea
  • 100ml Hot Water
  • 10ml Vanilla Syrup
  • 100ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Steep tea in water for 4 minutes (make it strong)
  2. Remove bag
  3. Stir in vanilla
  4. Steam OatMlk to a thick cappuccino foam
  5. Top the tea

Oat Cold Foam Cold Brew

Use Case: Upscale cafés charging a premium for toppings. Why it works: OatMlk Barista edition has stabilizers that allow it to whip cold, unlike standard milk.

Ingredients

  • 180ml Cold Brew Coffee
  • 50ml OatMlk (Barista)

Instructions

  1. Pour cold brew over ice
  2. Blend/froth cold OatMlk on high speed (commercial blender or foamer) until thick like whipped cream
  3. Spoon gently over the cold brew

The "Oat-gato" (Affogato)

Use Case: Restaurant dessert menus. Why it works: Simple, elegant, and fully vegan.

Ingredients

  • 1 Scoop Vegan Vanilla OatMlk Ice Cream
  • 1 Shot Hot Espresso
  • Splash of OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Place ice cream in a bowl
  2. Pour hot espresso over it
  3. Add a splash of OatMlk to finish

The 30-Second Iced Latte

Use Case: Busy professionals working from home. Why it works: Shows you don't need an espresso machine to enjoy the product.

Ingredients

  • Instant Coffee (2 tsp) dissolved in 20ml warm water
  • Ice
  • 200ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Fill a glass with ice
  2. Pour in OatMlk
  3. Pour the coffee mixture on top
  4. Stir

Creamy Stovetop Hot Chocolate

Use Case: Kids, evening treat. Why it works: OatMlk heats well without separating or forming a dairy-like skin.

Ingredients

  • 250ml OatMlk
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tbsp Sugar/Maple Syrup

Instructions

  1. Heat OatMlk in a saucepan (do not boil)
  2. Whisk in cocoa and sugar until smooth

The Breakfast Smoothie

Use Case: Gym-goers, breakfast-skippers. Why it works: Oat milk adds fiber and fullness compared to water or almond milk.

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana (frozen is best)
  • 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 250ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Blend everything on high until smooth

Masala Oat Chai (Home Style)

Use Case: Traditional tea drinkers. Why it works: OatMlk is robust enough to handle tea tannins without splitting.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ cup OatMlk
  • 1 tsp Tea Leaves
  • Ginger/Cardamom
  • Sugar

Instructions

  1. Boil water, tea, spices, and sugar
  2. Add OatMlk and bring to a gentle simmer (don't over-boil)
  3. Strain

Strawberry Oat Milkshake

Use Case: After-school snack. Why it works: A clean-label milkshake parents feel good about.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh/Frozen Strawberries
  • 200ml OatMlk
  • 1 tsp Honey

Instructions

  1. Blend until pink and creamy

Creamy Mushroom Soup Base

Use Case: Vegan cooking, lactose-free dinners. Why it works: Neutral flavor works in savory dishes (unlike coconut milk).

Ingredients

  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • 200ml OatMlk
  • Cornflour

Instructions

  1. Sauté vegetables
  2. Add OatMlk
  3. Simmer
  4. Add cornflour slurry to thicken

Cold Brew Cereal Bowl

Use Case: Innovative breakfast. Why it works: A caffeine-kick breakfast that pairs well with granola.

Ingredients

  • Favorite cereal/granola
  • 100ml Cold Brew Coffee
  • 100ml OatMlk

Instructions

  1. Mix coffee and OatMlk
  2. Pour over cereal instead of plain milk

Sounds tasty, right? Whether you’re a professional looking to explore OatMlk for your café or a home cook ready to try it yourself, we’ve got you covered.