12 Recipes That'll Have You Falling in Love With Oat Milk

First, we were all about almond milk. Then we were co-co-crazy for coconut milk. Now, the contest for the best plant-based milk seems to be dominated by a darkhorse contender — oat milk. The non-dairy drink has already been named a top trend for 2019.

Its recent surge of popularity is not for nothing: Oat milk has many benefits which make it a great option over cow's milk or even other dairy-free milks. It's vegan and can be gluten-free if gluten-free oats are used. Additionally, it's a good source of protein and fiber; plus, it's low in fat. Oat milk can also be easier to make than other milks. And even if you prefer to buy your oat milk ready-made, it earns environmental points because it requires less water and energy to produce commercially (especially when compared to almond milk).

Last but not least, we can't forget about taste. Oat milk has a yummy, bottom-of-the-porridge-bowl flavor with a nice creamy finish. It's delicious to guzzle by the glass and it also lends itself well to recipes. Keep reading for 12 oat milk recipes that show off the "mylk" to its very best advantage — they'll have you running to the store to nab a carton of Oatly.

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