Recently, at every turn, I’ve encountered coffee brands offering drinks made with oat milk, a trending new plant-based milk alternative. A few weeks ago, Nespresso announced the launch of Nespresso x Oatly espresso pods, explicitly created to pair with Oatly Barista Edition oat milk. The new Nespresso x Oatly pods are compatible with Vertuo Nespresso machines.
These new double espresso pods (brews 2.7 ounces) feature a limited-edition coffee blend, perfect for making creamy lattes. This exciting new release, combined with the recent hype around oat milk, inspired me to attempt to make an oat milk latte for myself. Here’s how you can make an Oatly Barista Edition oat milk latte from the comfort of your own home.
How to make an oat milk latte
Making an oat milk latte is no different from making a traditional latte, besides a simple swap for milk. A simple switch from regular milk to oat milk is an excellent option for dairy-sensitive people or those who follow a plant-based diet. Or, if you’re like me, maybe you’re just curious about the taste of oat milk.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Oatly Barista Edition Oat Milk
- 1 Oatly Barista Edition Nespresso Pod (2.7 ounces)
- Optional: Sweetener of choice or flavored coffee syrup
What you’ll need
- Nespresso Vertuo machine
- Mug
- Method to froth and warm milk, such as a countertop milk frother.
Note: I chose to use my countertop milk frother for this recipe, which helps streamline the process by heating and frothing milk simultaneously.
Method
- Brew one pod of Oatly Barista Edition Nespresso Pods in your Nespresso Maker and brew into a mug.
- Froth and warm milk using a countertop milk frother. A hand-held milk frother can also be used and warmed on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Slowly pour milk over the freshly brewed espresso. If you prefer a sweeter latte, add a sweetener or coffee flavor.
- Swirl the cup with shot, quick movements.
- Sip and enjoy!
What does an oat milk latte taste like?
Oat milk tastes similar to regular milk but has a slightly “nutty” aftertaste. You can tell it’s not real milk, but it tastes closer to other alternative milk types, like almond or macadamia nut milk. Perhaps that’s why it’s becoming so popular as a helpful ingredient in making non-dairy lattes. I enjoyed this oat milk latte better than other variations of plant-based milk lattes I’ve attempted to craft in the past.
The “Barista edition” claim of the Oatly Barista Edition Oat Milk indicates that this milk will be easy to froth, creating a texture similar to dairy milk. Adding the milk to my countertop frother quickly made a lovely velvety texture for my latte. I chose not to add sweetener or coffee syrup for my oat milk latte, as the oat milk already contains 7 grams of sugar per serving.
However, the oat milk latte is definitely on the lighter side. If you prefer a sweeter, more indulgent drink, I recommend adding your favorite coffee sweetener for a sweeter latte. For a larger or stronger latte, you could also use two servings of the Nespresso x Oatly pods in this oat milk latte recipe.
