The BEST easy oat milk latte you can make at home in 5 minutes. No-fuss, easy homemade coffee made hot or iced with expert tips, video & step-by-step photos below. No milk frother needed!
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Why I Love This Recipe
Why pick this oat milk latte among the sea of recipes out there?
- Anyone can make it, even total beginners
- Costs way less than getting a takeaway latte
- 3 options for how to froth the milk
- Vegan, dairy-free & so easy to make
- So versatile - you can use any type of coffee or oat milk (regular, barista, homemade, etc)
- No fancy barista equipment needed
- Can be made into iced oat milk latte
- Easy to customise (gingerbread, lavender, mint latte, etc)
Plus, this post includes step-by-step photos, expert tips, and videos to guide you through!
The Ingredients
These are the ingredients you need to pop on your shopping list. In fact, you probably already have them at home!
Ingredient Details
Oat milk - I used Alpro unsweetened oat milk. You can use any oat milk - choose sweetened if you prefer more sugar. I also tested this recipe using homemade oat milk which turned out to be a success.
Coffee - I used Nespresso instant coffee. However, you can use any type of coffee (more about that below).
Vanilla extract - Can be left out, but adds a nice extra flavour. I used liquid vanilla extract.
Step-by-step
The image collage below is a quick guide on how to make oat milk latte at home.
It’s so easy you almost can’t mess it up!
Tip - All measurements, detailed instructions & video can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Make your coffee. I use instant coffee so I simply put the granules in the mug, add vanilla & pour boiled water over the coffee. Place a lid over it to keep it warm.
- Then warm up your oat milk (In a microwave or on a stove). Use a milk frother or a blender to froth the oat milk.
- Pour the frothed oat milk on top of coffee.
- Enjoy! Sprinkle it with some cocoa, cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice (optional).
Tip: You don't need a milk frother for step 3! Scroll down for instructions on how to froth it without a milk frother.
How to Froth Oat Milk
There are 3 ways to froth/foam oat milk at home. And yes, you can froth oat milk without a frother!
- In a jar - simply fill a jar halfway with oat milk. Close it with a secure milk and shake it very hard for about 2 minutes.
- Milk frother - either a handheld milk frother (which I used in the video) or a standing milk frother (like this) will do.
- In a blender - pour oat milk into a blender. Start on a slow speed, then gradually increase to full speed. It should take about 30 seconds in a high-speed blender.
Expert Tips
- Use strong coffee - it needs to be practically black in colour and very strong. If not, your latte will taste too milky.
- Don’t froth it cold - after extensive testing by yours truly, I’ve noticed that oat milk froths much easier when it’s hot.
- Make it caffeine free - if you can’t tolerate caffeine well, you can simply use decaf coffee. The results will be the same!
- Use syrups - if you’re a fan of speciality coffees, feel free to add a drizzle of your favourite syrup to the coffee (e.g. hazelnut, pumpkin spice, gingerbread, etc)
Extra tip - Use barista oat milk - this is not necessary, but it's my top choice when making any oat milk drink for the best, most foamy, and rich results.
FAQ
From all the dairy milk alternatives I tried, oat milk is in my opinion one of the best options. In fact, I almost always order or make my coffee with oat milk.
It has a subtle flavor, creamy texture, and the ability to thicken very easily. This is why it’s a perfect replacement for dairy milk.
Yes, it froths exceptionally well. You shouldn’t have any issues making it thick and foamy. Compared to almond and soy milk, oat milk contains more protein & fat, making it easier to froth quickly and effortlessly.
Yes, so easily! Simply make the coffee, let it cool slightly, and pour it over ice. Use plenty of ice for the best results. Then pour cold oat milk over it (no need to froth or warm it up)
Yes, you can easily use another type of plant-based milk.
Yep, how you make the coffee is completely up to you. Just make sure it’s strong enough and follow the quantities given in the recipe card.
You can make it using a French press, coffee pods, coffee machine, Mocha pot, etc. The only thing that matters is that you get the right quantity as stated in the recipe card below (about ¼ cup per serving). This will make sure that the ratio between coffee and milk is correct.
This is a bit of a tricky one! Whilst oats are considered gluten-free, there’s still a chance that some oat milk is cross-contaminated with gluten.
This means that other products containing gluten are produced in the same factory. There are, however, some brands that make completely gluten-free oat milk, for example, Oatly.
You should always double-check the packaging and look for a gluten-free certificate if this is important to you.
Variations
Don't enjoy a plain latte or want to jazz things up a bit? Here are some ideas.
Oat Peppermint Latte - Instead of pouring hot water over your coffee, pour hot peppermint tea over it. Strain before adding oat milk.
Oat Lavender Latte - Same as above, but use lavender petals or lavender tea bag.
Oat Gingerbread Latte - When warming up the oat milk, add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to it. Strain before frothing.
Oat Milk Cold Brew - instructions on how to make it cold are in the FAQ section above.
To store
Like other lattes, this one doesn’t keep well for long. I recommend enjoying it fresh as soon as you’ve made it.
However, if you want to store it, I recommend making an iced latte (see instructions in the FAQ section above). Then pour it into an airtight container and store for up to 4 days.
Similar Recipes
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Recipe
The Best Oat Milk Latte At Home (5-min Homemade Coffee)
Equipment
- Measuring cups or scales
- Two mugs
- Jar, milk frother or blender
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oat milk
- ½ cup strong coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- sweetener of choice optional
Instructions
- Make your coffee. I use instant coffee so I simply put the granules in the mug, add vanilla & pour boiled water over the coffee. Place a lid over it to keep it warm.
- Warm your oat milk up (In a microwave or on a stove)
- Use a jar, milk frother, or a blender to froth the oat milk.
- Then pour the frothed oat milk on top of the coffee.
- Last, sprinkle it with some cocoa, cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice (optional).
Notes
- Tip 1 - Use strong coffee - it needs to be practically black in colour and very strong. If not, your latte will taste too milky.
- Tip 2 - Don’t froth it cold - after extensive testing by yours truly, I’ve noticed that oat milk froths much easier when it’s hot.
- Tip 3 - Make it caffeine-free - if you can’t tolerate caffeine well, you can simply use decaf coffee. The results will be the same!
- Tip 4 - Use syrups - if you’re a fan of speciality coffees, feel free to add a drizzle of your favourite syrup to the coffee (e.g. hazelnut, pumpkin spice, gingerbread, etc)
- Tip 5 - Use barista oat milk - this is not necessary, but it's my top choice for the best, most foamy and rich results.
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