Is Oatmilk At Dunkin Good?

We know that as a plant-based milk, oat milk is a good option. And according to the nutritional information on Dunkin’s website, their oat milk latte has no added sugars, which Palmer says is “excellent.” But many plant milks do contain added sugars, especially the flavored ones.

According to a statement from Dunkin’, you can add their oat milk—called Planet Oat —to any Dunkin’ drink (it does cost extra). In addition to their new oat milk latte, oat milk is also the superstar in a full lineup of their drinks and specialty beverages, such as chai and matcha lattes.

While some people prefer traditional milk, other guests tend to order almond milk, nut milks, and now oatmilk. Whether it is lifestyle preference, health choices or just taste, consumers want all the options on the menu board.

The creamiest of our non-dairy choices, oatmilk starts with oats and water, which are then blended with vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients for a creamy texture and light sweetness. Imagine the rich, smooth, creaminess of milk, but without the dairy.

How does Dunkin’ oat milk stack up?

We know that as a plant-based milk, oat milk is a good option. And according to the nutritional information on Dunkin’s website, their oat milk latte has no added sugars, which Palmer says is “excellent.”

Oat milk is also a good source of fiber, with about 2 grams (and about 90 calories) for every 8 ounces. It provides about one-third of your recommended daily calcium intakes and 10% of the daily potassium recommended intake.

Maple Oat Milk Latte. Put the coffee, oat milk and maple syrup into a saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it comes to a slow boil. Remove from heat. Blend in the saucepan with an immersion blender or handheld mixer or pour into a mason jar and shake it until the milk is frothy.

Blend in the saucepan with an immersion blender or handheld mixer or pour into a mason jar and shake it until the milk is frothy. Pour into your favorite coffee mug and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Next up, check out these tips for adopting a plant-based diet. Uh-oh!

Because oats are tolerated well by most people, oat milk is a great choice if you experience nut or soy allergies. “If you need protein in your plant milk choices, then you might want to search out a higher protein choice, such as soy milk or a fortified plant milk,” Palmer says. “If plant milk is a big contributor to your diet and you’re eating 100% plant-based, I think it’s important to try to get a protein-rich plant milk in your diet, which provides at least 7 gram of protein per one cup serving,” Palmer said. Elderly people often need more protein, for example, so oat milk may not be best for them.

What else? “Oat milk has a really mild, creamy neutral flavor making it suitable for many applications,” Palmer adds, adding that it doesn’t contain cholesterol or saturated fat, since the the natural fats in oats are unsaturated. Many oat milks are also fortified with vitamin D and calcium, which is another plus from a nutritional standpoint.

Elderly people often need more protein , for example , so oat milk may not be best for them. “When it comes to choosing a milk beverage, non-dairy or not, it should come down to taste preference and perhaps what specific nutrients you are looking,” explained nutritionist Keri Gans.