Will Oat Milk Froth? (And Which Brands Work The Best)

Oat milk is a type of milk that is made from oats that have been soaked and then blended. It has a creamy texture and a nutty flavor, making it a popular alternative to dairy milk. Many coffee drinkers enjoy frothing oat milk to create latte-style beverages at home. 

Oat milk froths very well! Better than other non-dairy milks. There are entire barista edition lines specifically made with frothing capabilities so you can get those beautiful Instagram-ready lattes and coffee drinks at home. You can use regular oat milk or the barista edition and froth it like traditional dairy milk. The process is very similar to frothing dairy milk, with a few exceptions.

Keep reading for tips on how to make perfect oat milk froth every time.

How To Froth Oat Milk Without A Steam Wand

There are a few things to keep in mind. First, oat milk has lower fat content than dairy milk, so it will not produce as much foam. Second, oat milk can separate when heated, so it’s important to whisk it before adding it to your coffee. With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to froth oat milk like a pro!

There are multiple ways to froth oat milk (without a machine)! Essentially what you are doing is adding air bubbles into the milk. This gives it a thick, creamy texture that makes dreamy oat milk lattes. 

To start, if you prefer your milk to be warm before adding it to your coffee, heat it in the microwave, you can also froth the milk cold.  

Frothing Methods By Hand: 

• Shake
  • Put your oat milk into a jar with a lid (make sure it’s tight!) And shake it like you mean it. This will create foam with large bubbles.
• Whisk
  • Whisk the oat milk vigorously by hand in a bowl. 
• Pump
  • Use a pump frother; this is a hand frother you can find online. It looks a lot like a french press.
  • You can also use a french press! Pump up and down vigorously for about 12 seconds, or 20 pumps. 

Frothing Methods With A Gadget:

• Use an electric mixer
• Frothing wand, this makes a very nice foam!
• Blender, blend your oat milk on the medium setting until it’s at the desired frothiness. 

Froth your oat milk for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate!

Oat Milk Frothing Steps 

1. Shake the oat milk well as instructed on the carton
2. Warm your milk in the microwave if desired
3. Fill up your glass or bowl with your milk
4. Now pump, blend, or whisk until your desired level of foam has been achieved
5. Pour into your coffee while holding the foam back with a spoon
6. Top your coffee off with the foam
7. Enjoy!

How Long Does It Take?

Frothing oat milk is very fast! It should take 30 seconds to 1 minute to reach the desired frothy texture. 

Tips For Making Oat Milk Lattes

• Don’t use coffee that is too acidic (this makes the milk curdle)
• Don’t overheat the milk (You want it to be 112 – 131 degrees

Frothing Oat Milk With A Steam Wand 

Check out this video from Wolff Coffee Roasters to make an oat milk latte with an espresso machine. They also do a great job comparing almond, soy, and oat milk frothing! 

Best Oat Milk For Frothing

1. Oatly Barista Edition – Very lovely clean aftertaste also, very creamy for being non-dairy plant-based milk. It’s not grainy or chalky. This is also the oat milk brand used at Starbucks. The Oatly Barista has a unique formula to help froth by adding slightly more vegetable oil than usual (3% fat versus 2% used in their regular oat milk). 

2. Oatly Oat Milk (Full Fat) – The full fat Oatly oat milk also gives you mega froth and tastes good. It has a lower amount of fat than the Oatly Barista version so it will froth a little less. 

3. Planet Oat Oat Milk – This brand does a good job frothing, and resembles dairy milk. It also tastes good!

4. Pacific Foods Oat Milk – The Pacific Foods Oat Milk foams well and tastes great. It’s going to make an amazing latte with just the right amount of sweetness!

5. Chobani (Plain Extra Creamy) – This oat milk has a light, mild flavor that works well with matcha or coffee, it steams, froths, and does not separate. 

6. Califa Farms Oat (Barista Blend) – Specially formulated to make your favorite lattes, this oat milk whips up frothy and adds a full-bodied flavor.

Is Oat Milk Good For Lattes? 

Oat milk’s rich, creamy texture makes it perfect for lattes and coffee. The added sweetness gives them that much-needed edge in taste without sacrificing your health or ability to enjoy the caffeine buzz!

If Your Oat Milk Isn’t Frothing

The ingredients in oat milk do not have the same elements as cow’s milk, so it’s essential to find an oat milk brand and method that gives you the texture you are looking for. The higher the fat content in the oat milk, the better it will froth. This is why the oat milk created for baristas works the best. 

If you’re looking for a dairy-free milk alternative that froths well and makes delicious coffee drinks, oat milk is the perfect option. Baristas love using oat milk products because they create beautiful latte art and give coffee drinks a rich, creamy flavor. So next time you’re in the mood for something special, give oat milk a try!