How Much Oat Milk to Substitute for Milk
Works for baking, sauteing, and slow cook. Oat Milk comes across milder than Milk.
How much oat milk equals one cup of milk?
Use 1 cup oat milk per 1 cup milk.
Health notes
Compared with Milk, Oat Milk has: less calories (48 vs 61 per 100g in Milk), less fat (2.7g vs 3.3g per 100g in Milk), and less protein (0.8g vs 3.2g per 100g in Milk).
Using oat milk as a milk substitute in baking
Use 1 cup per 1 cup milk. Slightly thinner batter; crumb stays soft but may bake a touch paler.
Other cooking methods
- Sauteing
1:1 swap works for deglazing or thinning sauces, less richness than dairy milk.
- Slow Cook
1:1; thin body so sauces may need extra thickener over long cook times.
- Steaming
1:1; works in custards but expect a looser set without extra thickener.
- Raw Cold
1:1 in smoothies, cereal, and cold drinks.
- Drinks
1:1; smooth in coffee and shakes, slightly starchy aftertaste.
Methods to avoid (2)
- Frying
Not recommended: too thin and low-fat for coating or frying use.
- Grilling
Not recommended: liquid milk swap has no grilling application.
FAQ
- How much oat milk equals one cup of milk?
Use 1 cup oat milk per 1 cup milk.
- Can I substitute oat milk for Milk in baking?
Yes. Use 1 cup per 1 cup milk. Slightly thinner batter; crumb stays soft but may bake a touch paler. Not recommended: too thin and low-fat for coating or frying use.
- How much oat milk to use as a milk substitute?
Slightly oaty and less rich; add a splash of cream if richness is missing.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
Oat milk comes across milder than milk.
- How does texture change when substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
Oat milk thinner batters and sauces, less creaminess, may need added thickener for custards.
- What else should I know about substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
For baking, sauces, and drinks. Expect a thinner body and less richness, with a faint oaty taste. Skip custards and puddings unless you add extra thickener. Works well in muffins, pancakes, and coffee. Shake before using since it separates on standing.
- What still works when substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
Oat milk still works as a moisture and flavor carrier.
- What won't work when substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
Oat milk won't work as a fat and tenderizer.
- How well does Oat Milk match Milk?
Oat milk is okay on structure, okay on heat, and okay on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
Oat milk is slightly lower in calories and fat, and has about x4 fewer protein.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Oat Milk for Milk?
The flavor shifts toward more bitter notes.