What can I substitute for oat milk?

Running low on oat milk? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.

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About oat milk

Oat milk is a plant-based milk alternative made by blending oats with water and straining out the solids. It has a naturally mild, slightly sweet flavour and a creamy, smooth texture that closely mimics dairy milk. Its relatively neutral taste and good emulsification properties make it one of the most versatile non-dairy milks in both cooking and baking.

Best substitute

soy milk

Soy milk has a similar protein content to dairy milk, giving it comparable body and stability in cooking and baking. It has a slightly beany flavour but is otherwise neutral enough to work in most applications where oat milk is used.

Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of oat milk

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Alternative

almond milk

Almond milk is thinner and less creamy than oat milk but works well in most recipes where oat milk is used as a liquid component. Choose unsweetened almond milk to avoid adding unwanted sweetness, especially in savoury dishes.

Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of oat milk

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Alternative

full-cream dairy milk

What is oat milk called in other countries?

Country	Name
Australia	oat milk
Canada	oat milk
New Zealand	oat milk
United Kingdom	oat milk
United States	oat milk

Common names for oat milk

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Regular full-cream cow's milk is an excellent substitute where dairy is acceptable, offering a similar creamy consistency and neutral flavour. It performs reliably across all cooking and baking contexts where oat milk would be used.

Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of oat milk

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Alternative

coconut milk (carton)

Drinking coconut milk (the thinner, carton variety — not canned) has a similar consistency to oat milk and adds a mild coconut flavour. It works well in sweet baking and smoothies but may impart a noticeable coconut taste in savoury dishes.

Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of oat milk

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Alternative

rice milk

Rice milk is one of the most allergen-friendly milk alternatives and has a naturally sweet, watery flavour. It is thinner than oat milk so works best in recipes where liquid volume matters more than creaminess, such as pancakes or light baked goods.

Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of oat milk

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