Oat Milk Cold Brew is an iced coffee drink that’s quickly gaining popularity—and for good reason. It’s a simple combination of only a few ingredients that’s perfect for easy on-the-go drinking.
With its creamy texture and sweet flavor, this beverage will surely become your favorite way to drink coffee!
What is Oat Milk Cold Brew?
Oat Milk Cold Brew is the latest trend in coffee drinks. It combines smooth and creamy oat milk with the bold flavor of cold brew coffee. The result is a delicious, energizing drink that you’ll want to sit, sip, and savor.
Oat milk cold brew is easy to make at home, and you don’t need fancy equipment like an espresso machine. But even without the espresso, it tastes just as robust and creamy as the viral Shaken Espresso.
All you’ll need to brew up a cup of this deliciousness is some cold brew coffee, your favorite oat milk, and any sweetener if you prefer your coffee like a treat.
Why You’ll Love It
Oat Milk Cold Brew is the perfect beverage for those looking for a delicious and refreshing alternative to regular coffee.
- It tastes creamy and indulgent, yet it’s dairy-free and vegan-friendly!
- Grab certified gluten-free oat milk for a coffee packed with amazing health benefits as well as, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. If you don’t care for oat milk you can always use coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk or any other non-dairy milk alternative.
- Aside from prep work of making your own cold brew, this recipe takes virtually no time at all. And it’s so easy to make at home that you can skip the line at your local coffee shop.
Ingredient Notes
- Coffee Beans – Picking the right beans for cold brew is somewhat subjective and depends on how you like your coffee. But I recommend a medium to dark roast since the oat milk will dull the bitterness of the coffee.
- Oat Milk – If possible, use barista-style oat milk. The brand doesn’t matter, but barista-style oat milk is thicker, creamier, and formulated with binders, so it won’t curdle when added to acidic coffee. You could even try your hand at making your own oat milk!
- Sweetener (Optional) – You can add sugar, sugar alternatives, natural sweetener, or coffee syrups like vanilla syrup or hazelnut to sweeten and flavor your beverage.
Equipment
If you’re making your own cold brew you’ll need:
- Lidded Container – You’ll need a jar, pitcher, French Press, or another container so that you can combine the coffee grounds and water to steep your batch of cold brew.
- Fine Mesh Strainer or Coffee Filter – Once the cold brew has steeped, you’ll need to strain the grounds away from the coffee. You won’t need a separate filter or any other special tools if you use a French Press to brew the coffee.
- Digital Scale (Optional) – Brewing coffee is a science. For the best and most consistent flavor, you’ll want to measure by weight and not by volume. A digital scale is a welcome addition to all home barista’s coffee stations.
- Coffee Grinder (Optional) – The fresher the coffee beans, the better the flavor. Whole beans ground per brew will yield the best-tasting cup with rich flavor, so a personal coffee grinder is worth the investment.
It’s also totally acceptable to use a store bought cold brew if you have one that you love!
Easy Instructions
1. Prepare the cold brew.
You can either use a cold brew maker, buy pre-made cold brew or follow these instructions:
Combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and cold water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir gently to make sure all the coffee grounds are submerged.
2. Steep
Cover the container and transfer it to the fridge to steep. The length of time the cold brew needs to steep will vary depending on how much coffee and water you use, but for the recipe, as it’s written, you’ll need 12-15 hours.
3. Strain
Once the cold brew has steeped, strain the coffee from the grounds using a fine-mesh sieve or a coffee filter. Discard the spent grounds.
4. Pour the cold brew
Fill and glass with ice cubes and pour about 8oz of cold brew over top.
5. Incorporate milk and sweeteners and serve
Add oat milk and any sweetener or syrups to the glass. Stir to incorporate and enjoy!
Oat Milk Cold Brew Recipe
Equipment
- Lidded Container
- Fine Mesh Strainer or Coffee Filter
- Digital Scale (optional)
- Coffee grinder (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup oat milk
- sweetener optional
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and cold water in a large jar, pitcher, or French Press. Stir gently to make sure all the coffee grounds are submerged.
- Cover the container and transfer to steep in the fridge for 12-15 hours.
- Once the cold brew has steeped, strain the coffee from the grounds using a fine-mesh sieve or a coffee filter. Discard the spent grounds.
- Fill and glass with ice cubes and pour about 8oz of cold brew over the top.
- Add oat milk and any sweetener or syrups to the glass. Stir to incorporate.
- Enjoy your Oat Milk Cold Brew and store any leftover strained cold brew in the fridge for later use!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Use a French Press to brew the cold brew. It’ll eliminate the additional straining step. Instead, you’ll use the plunger to push the grounds to the bottom, and you can easily pour off the strained cold brew.
- Stove any leftover cold brew in a lidded jar in the fridge. This recipe makes enough cold brew for 4 coffees.
- Serve the oat milk and cold brew in a mason jar with a lid. This way, you can shake the coffee instead of stirring it to create a creamy, frothy, crave-able beverage.
Serving Suggestions
You will always serve a cold brew over ice. So even though this oat milk cold brew is sippable year-round, it’s incredibly refreshing during the warmer months.
It’s not a fussy coffee beverage, so you can quickly pour it into a to-go cup and take it with you, and if you’ve looking to add a bit of extra caffeine into the mix consider making cold brew coffee ice cubes so your drink doesn’t get too watered down!
You’re missing out on a delicious beverage if you’ve never tried an Oat Milk Cold Brew with cold foam, which is especially refreshing on hot summer days! Instead of adding the oat milk directly to the glass, froth it up and add it on top. Use barista-style oat milk for the best foam texture.
If want to try this drink with espresso – just swap out the cold brew coffee for a shot of espresso and you’ve got yourself and oat milk iced latte recipe.
Or if you’re not a coffee fan, try adding some matcha and creating your very own iced matcha oat milk latte!. Or if you’re looking to add a dose of more flavor, trying adding nitro cold brew into the mix..
And if you want a dash of sweetness without the guilt, check out some of our favorite sugar-free syrup options that will satisfy your sweet tooth!!
If you’re unsure about which type of beans you should use for your latte head over to our expert latte coffee bean guide!
Oh, and if you’re looking for something a little special, add a dash of cinnamon on top for a real treat!
FAQs
Cold brew is known for its smooth and less acidic flavor profile. Oat milk is a great option because it adds a creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor. The creamy flavor of oat milk can balance the bitterness of coffee, creating a smooth and enjoyable beverage.
I don’t recommend brewing coffee with oat milk instead of water because you’ll clog your brewing equipment, and the extraction won’t work as intended. However, you can add oat milk to regularly brewed hot coffee, instant coffee or espresso to make an oat milk latte.
Oat milk can sometimes curdle or separate when added to cold coffee due to a reaction between the coffee’s acidity and the proteins in the milk. To minimize the chances of oat milk separating, a good option is always the barista-style of oat milk. This style has binders added to give the milk a thick and creamy consistency that resists curdling.
