Oatly Oat Drink Organic 1 Litre (Pack of 6)

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With just two ingredients and minimal equipment you can make your own oat milk at home using this simple recipe from CHOICE home economist Fiona Mair. Oat milk recipe We added apple cider vinegar to the milk and let it sit for a few minutes to see if it curdles and bubbles up a little, which is what provides the pancakes with the fluffy texture. We used baking powder as well, and examined the consistency, rise, whether it held its shape, and the flavour. Alpro Whole oats are renowned for being a nutritionally dense breakfast choice, and the nutritional profile of oat milk is no less potent. Mudgil D, Barak S, Khatkar BS. Guar gum: processing, properties and food applications—A Review. J Food Sci Technol. 2014;51(3):409-418.

This is the most important test for a lot of people. Two common complaints about plant-based milks are how they don’t foam up enough and how they curdle when added to light-roasted coffee. The latter doesn’t really apply to oat milk as much as it does to soy or almond, which are more acidic.

Oat milk has a taste of its own that's similar to cow's milk but with a touch of sweet oat taste. Various ones will be sweeter than others, depending on their ingredients. Even unsweetened oat milks have a sweet, "oaty" taste to them. Beta-glucan may also help increase feelings of fullness and lower blood sugar levels after a meal," she says. Oat milk is increasingly being used for making coffee, and baristas are reportedly embracing it – perhaps because its flavour isn't as dominant (or polarising) as that of soy or almond milk. As one industry source says, "It's the first non-dairy milk that strikes a harmonious balance with coffee".

This is marginally acidic and has hints of milk chocolate, adding to the complexity of the flavour. It’s very similar in texture to Califia, complementing the coffee and balancing the flavour well. It's not as nutritious as cow's milk, and isn't suitable as a complete cow's milk substitute for children under five years of ageOat milk is also good for the gut– as eating foods that contain beta-glucan has also been linked to gut health. 27 Nicole Bodin, MS, RD, says, "Oat milk is a good alternative to cow’s milk if you’re looking for a great-tasting, creamy, non-dairy milk. It does have more calories than other non-dairy milks like almond milk. But, it also contains beneficial nutrients like beta-glucan, a soluble fiber associated with heart health. To get the most health benefits from oat milk, buy a version with no added sugars and minimal additives."

Initial studies published in the American Society for Clinical Nutrition have linked potential cholesterol-lowering benefits to beta-glucan when consumed as a drink. 11 Barista versions often cost more than regular oat milks. But do they produce better results for your espresso coffee?However, there are other dietary sources of beta-glucan, including rolled oats, oat bran and barley," she continues. B vitamins also help fight against oxidative damage to our cells from harmful free radicals, helping to minimise skin damage and encourage cellular repair.