Chocolate Oat Milk Recipe (2024)

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Make your own homemade chocolate oat milk! This recipe is free of refined sugar and preservatives. It’s ready in 10 minutes, has only 4 simple ingredients, and it’s full of nutrients like zinc, iron, and magnesium!

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Have you ever tried to make your own dairy-free milk? From nut milk, and soy milk, to oat milk there are so many options. While store-bought plant milk is easy to purchase, it isn’t always the healthiest option. Store-bought plant milk has added stabilizers and sometimes added sugar.

But making your own plant milk at home is easier than you think! It only takes 10 minutes to create healthy homemade oat milk. Plain oat milk is great, but chocolate oat milk is even better! I mean, hello, chocolate! But what makes this chocolate milk better than others is that it not only tastes like a treat, but it’s healthy and made with natural sugar! It’s sweet, creamy, and has a deep chocolate flavor!

💗 Why You’ll Love this Recipe

  • Rich and Chocolatey
  • Made With All Natural Ingredients
  • Refined Sugar-Free
  • Easy and Quick to Make
  • Rich In Minerals and Vitamins

🥣 Ingredients and Notes

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Be sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats, not steel-cut oats or quick oats. Quick oats are too soft, while steel-cut oats are too dense for oat milk.

Cacao Powder: Rich in vitamins and minerals, cacao powder is a healthy alternative to cocoa powder. It’s rich in flavonoids and gives this milk a rich chocolate flavor.

Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is a natural vegan sweetener. It is a good alternative to cane sugar because it is refined sugar-free. Alternatively, you could use a quarter cup of softened dates.

Vanilla Extract: Brings out the flavor of the chocolate.

Pinch of Salt: Salt helps to bring out the sweetness of the maple syrup.

📋 How to Make Chocolate Oat Milk Step by Step

Step 1: Place water, oats, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vanilla extract into a food processor. Blend until smooth and all ingredients are combined.

Step 2: Add the blended ingredients to a nut milk bag, or cheesecloth. Squeeze as much liquid out as possible into a glass container.

Step 3: Transfer to a glass mason jar, or another airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator before serving!

❓ Recipe FAQS

Is chocolate oat milk healthy?

This chocolate oat milk recipe is nutritious! It’s low in fat, and a good source of fiber and protein. Cacao powder is rich in nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. One serving is less than 200 calories.

Can you warm homemade chocolate oat milk?

I do not recommend heating homemade oat milk. Since it is made without added stabilizers when it is heated it does what oats do, and becomes thick and sticky. I recommend my oat milk hot chocolate if you’re looking for a warmed-up version of this recipe.

How do you store and keep homemade oat milk?

Keep in an airtight container. A large mason jar works great! Store in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3-4 days. Before serving, shake vigorously as separation can occur while it’s sitting.

💭 Expert Tips

  • Use cacao powder as a healthy alternative to cocoa powder. However, if you don’t have cacao powder, cocoa powder can be used as a substitute.
  • This oat milk has a deep dark chocolate flavor. For a lighter chocolate taste, use 2 tablespoons of cacao powder.
  • Adjust the sweetness to your preference. Add less maple syrup for a lightly sweetened beverage, and a few tablespoons more for a sweeter finish.
  • Be sure to use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth. This will strain all the blended oats and leave you with a silky smooth creamy drink!
  • Use certified gluten-free oat milk if you follow a gluten-free diet.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to Serve

  • Drink it as a special treat.
  • Use in your favorite smoothie recipes.
  • Pour over your morning bowl of oats.
  • Mix it into overnight oats.
  • Pour over your favorite cereal.
  • Add it to your morning coffee to create a mocha!
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Chocolate Oat Milk

Make your own homemade chocolate oat milk! This recipe is free of refined sugar and preservatives. It's ready in 10 minutes, has only 4 simple ingredients, and it's full of nutrients like antioxidants, iron, and magnesium!

5 from 3 votes

By Alison Corey

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 3 cups

Calories: 192kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Place water, oats, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vanilla extract into a food processor. Blend until smooth and all ingredients are combined.

  • Add the blended ingredients to a nut milk bag, or cheesecloth. Squeeze as much liquid out as possible into a glass container.

  • Chill in the refrigerator before serving!

Notes

How to Store and Keep

  • Keep in an airtight container. A large mason jar works great! Store in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3-4 days. Before serving, shake vigorously as separation can occur while it’s sitting.

How to Serve

  • Drink it as a special treat.
  • Use in your favorite smoothie recipes.
  • Pour over your morning bowl of oats.
  • Mix it into overnight oats.
  • Pour over your favorite cereal.
  • Add it to your morning coffee to create a mocha!

Expert Tips for Making an Ultra Creamy and Delicious Chocolate Oat Milk

  • If you don’t have cacao powder, cocoa powder can be used as a substitute.
  • This oat milk has a deep dark chocolate flavor. For a lighter chocolate taste, use 2 tablespoons of cacao powder.
  • Adjust the sweetness to your preference. Add less maple syrup for a lightly sweetened beverage, and a few tablespoons more for a sweeter finish.
  • Be sure to use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth. This will strain all the blended oats and leave you with a silky smooth creamy drink!

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Roxana

    Chocolate Oat Milk Recipe (8)
    Definitely giving this one a try. I was actually looking for a dairy-free milk recipe, and having a chocolate one is all the more better. Thanks for all the tips.

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  2. Kate

    Chocolate Oat Milk Recipe (9)
    Wow! Thanks for this recipe – I make my own oat milk sometimes but hadn’t thought of making chocolate oat milk…. my kids will absolutely love this!

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  3. Amy

    Chocolate Oat Milk Recipe (10)
    This is so delicious! I love that there are now so many tasty alternatives to cow’s milk!

    Reply

Chocolate Oat Milk Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is Chocolate Oat Milk healthy? ›

It's a delicious chocolate treat with no dairy, no soy, no nuts, no gluten, no whatever. And the beta-glucans (big, scientific word for soluble fiber), extra vitamins (A, D2, riboflavin, B12) and calcium mean you can pretty much guzzle the stuff all afternoon.

Is Chocolate Oat Milk good in coffee? ›

Every once in a while, on a Friday when it's almost the weekend, it becomes my mission to get this feeling again. I discovered that mixing our Chocolate Oat Milk with cold brew coffee is better than anything I've ever gotten from a café.

Can you heat oatly chocolate milk? ›

Super vegan friendly. Heat it up for a nice dairy-free hot chocolate. Or try pouring it on your cereal in the morning—amazing, trust me.

What does Chocolate Oat Milk taste like? ›

Chocolate made with oat milk has a rich, creamy texture much like milk chocolate. Since oats typically have a milder flavor than nuts, oat milk imparts very little additional flavor to the chocolate, allowing the cocoa bean flavor to shine. The oats do give a slight malty, cereal flavor to the chocolate.

Is there a downside to oat milk? ›

Most Oat Milk Brands Contain Low Protein Levels

While oat milk is not inherently bad for you on its own (it is high in fiber and cholesterol free), the real danger is relying on it and not consuming other plant-based milks with higher protein levels in your diet, Fisher explains.

Are there negatives to oat milk? ›

Oat milk may cause side effects like gas and bloat. Additionally, it may also interact with medications used for diabetes and may cause the blood sugar levels to go too low.

Which is better for you oat or almond milk? ›

1. Dietary Needs. If you're trying to lose weight or if you're diabetic, almond milk might be a good choice due to its low calorie and carb content. But if you're looking to manage cholesterol or want a filling drink, oat milk wins due to its high fiber content.

What is the healthiest milk? ›

Dairy milks typically have the most nutritional value. Among the plant options, soy milk comes closest to the nutritional profile of cow's and goat's milks. Many plant-based milks are lower in saturated fat and calories than cow's milk.

What's the healthiest milk for coffee? ›

Almond milk

This popular non-dairy option is low in calories and high in vitamins E and D, so scores pretty highly on the health front.

Do starbucks do oat milk hot chocolate? ›

Calories in Starbucks Classic Hot Chocolate with Cream (Oat Milk), Nutrition Information | Nutracheck.

Can you microwave chocolate oat milk? ›

Oat milk hot chocolate is a cozy and creamy hot drink and is totally plant-based. This drink will be a new favorite indulgence on snowy winter days. It can be made in the microwave or on the stovetop in under five minutes. Is it just me, or is there nothing cozier than a creamy and frothy cup of hot chocolate?

Does chocolate oat milk need to be refrigerated? ›

Once opened, shelf-stable oat milk is no longer shelf-stable and should be stored in the fridge. There should be a note on the label indicating how long it should last in the refrigerator after opening—this should generally be a week to 10 days.

Does chocolate oat milk have caffeine? ›

The estimated average caffeine content is around 2-5mg per cup of Oat Chocolate M*lk.

Which oat milk tastes most like milk? ›

Wondermilk. Out of the listed options, the So Delicious Dairy Free Wondermilk tops as the best brand that closely resembles actual milk in terms of consistency, creaminess and slightly sweet mild flavor. It contains coconut and oat milk, with hints of oat taste and full texture.

Why is Oatmilk so creamy? ›

Since oats consists of around 50-60% starch, and this starch acquires a gelatinous texture when blended or heated, enzymes hydrolysing (i.e. breaking down) starch also helps to create a smoother and creamier texture than if you were to simply blend oats with water.

Is it OK to drink oat milk everyday? ›

If you're a healthy person, a daily oat milk latte is not a problem. Many recent stories about oat milk raise concerns about the drink's effect on blood sugar — more specifically, that it causes a spike in blood sugar following consumption.

What are the pros and cons of oat milk? ›

Compared to other nondairy options like almond and rice milk, oat milk has more fiber (about 2 grams per cup) and protein (3 grams). But it's also higher in calories (120 per cup) and carbs (16 grams). If you prefer a lower-carb milk alternative, almond milk may be a better choice.

Does chocolate oat milk have sugar? ›

Ingredients. Water, OATS 10%, sugar 3.3%, cocoa powder 1%, rapeseed oil, minerals (calcium carbonate, calcium phosphates, potassium iodide), salt, flavourings, vitamins (D2, riboflavin, B12).

What are the benefits of dark chocolate oat milk? ›

A delicious source of vitamin D, vitamin B12 and calcium? Our Chocolate Oat Beverage is the perfect excuse to indulge your choco cravings.

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