The Absolute Best Oat Milks, Ranked by Two Editors Who Don’t Do Well with Dairy
Forget almond, soy and rice...these days, there’s only one non-dairy drink that’s dominating grocery store aisles and coffee shops: oat milk. And as two editors who are allergic or sensitive to dairy, nuts, soy and coconut (lucky us!), this whole-grain beverage also has a permanent spot in our fridge. If you’re unfamiliar with it or haven’t found one that you love, we’re here to help. We’ve tried just about every kind of oat milk out there and have come up with a definitive ranking, depending on how you want to use it (i.e., are you primarily pouring it into your cup of coffee or over a bowl of cereal?). Here are six of the absolute best oat milks, plus how to use ’em.
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6. Best for Casual Drinking: Thrive Market Organic Oat Beverage
- Value: 17/20
- Functionality: 15/20
- Quality: 18/20
- Aesthetics: 17/20
- Mouthfeel: 16/20
- TOTAL: 83/100
5. Best Budget Pick: Silk Oat Yeah
- Value: 18/20
- Functionality: 17/20
- Quality: 17/20
- Aesthetics: 17/20
- Mouthfeel: 17/20
- TOTAL: 86/100
4. Best for Smoothies: Planet Oat Oatmilk Extra Creamy Edition
- Value: 17/20
- Functionality: 18/20
- Quality: 18/20
- Aesthetics: 17/20
- Mouthfeel: 18/20
- TOTAL: 88/100
3. Best for Coffee Lovers: Oatly Barista Edition
- Value: 16/20
- Functionality: 18/20
- Quality: 19/20
- Aesthetics: 18/20
- Mouthfeel: 18/20
- TOTAL: 89/100
2. Best for dessert: Chobani Oat Extra Creamy
- Value: 18/20
- Functionality: 18/20
- Quality: 18/20
- Aesthetics: 18/20
- Mouthfeel: 18/20
- TOTAL: 90/100
1. Best Overall: Oatly Original
- Value: 18/20
- Functionality: 19/20
- Quality: 19/20
- Aesthetics: 18/20
- Mouthfeel: 19/20
- TOTAL: 93/100
A special mention: Oatly Chocolate Milk
- Value: 17/20
- Functionality: 17/20
- Quality: 19/20
- Aesthetics: 19/20
- Mouthfeel: 19/20
- TOTAL: 91/100