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Best oat milk, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Ali Scrable, Lee Musho, Emily Hunt, Mekayla Bramlett and 1 more. Recommendations come from eatingwell.com, simplyrecipes.com, seriouseats.com and foodandwine.com.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Oatly Barista Edition (or Oatly Full Fat)

    Chosen by
    • Ali ScrableSCA trainer · Lavender Coffee Boutique, Denver
    Also chosen by
    Scrable, an SCA-authorized coffee trainer: “Oatly Barista Edition’s texture is almost like whole milk,” and recalls judging a competition where a barista poured a seahorse with it. Mekayla Bramlett uses it at home and at work. Oatly Full Fat won Serious Eats’ blind test of 14 oat milks for its “whole milk–like creaminess,” and Food & Wine found the Barista Edition steamed nearly as well as its winner.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗
  2. 2

    Elmhurst Oat Barista

    Chosen by
    Best Overall in Food & Wine’s steam test of six barista oat milks. It “steamed up beautifully,” poured cleanly for latte art, and was so convincing that “we could have been fooled into thinking this was whole milk.” Made without the gums and oils most barista blends use.
    Where to buy · elmhurst1925.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗
  3. 3

    Califia Farms Oat Milk (Barista Blend)

    Chosen by
    Enriquez: “We use Califia oat milk in the shop because we find that it has the best texture.” He says its high starch content binds with espresso instead of separating.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best oat milk, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Oatly Barista Edition (or Oatly Full Fat), chosen by Ali Scrable (Lavender Coffee Boutique, Denver). Scrable, an SCA-authorized coffee trainer: “Oatly Barista Edition’s texture is almost like whole milk,” and recalls judging a competition where a barista poured a seahorse with it. Mekayla Bramlett uses it at home and at work. Oatly Full Fat won Serious Eats’ blind test of 14 oat milks for its “whole milk–like creaminess,” and Food & Wine found the Barista Edition steamed nearly as well as its winner. Source: eatingwell.com ↗
What are the other top picks for oat milk?
No. 2 is Elmhurst Oat Barista, chosen by Emily Hunt (Food & Wine). No. 3 is Califia Farms Oat Milk (Barista Blend), chosen by Carlos Enriquez (PERC Coffee, Savannah). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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