Oatmilk is a plant-based milk alternative beverage that starts with oats and water. We add other ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, and flavors to create the many delicious Planet Oat options.

Oatmilk (Filtered Water, Oats), Calcium Carbonate, Dipotassium Phosphate (Stabilizer), Sea Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor with Other Natural Flavors, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and Vitamin B12.

HP Hood LLC Planet Oat is a brand new oatmilk brand from HP Hood LLC, one of the largest branded U.S. food and beverage companies with over 170 years of expertise in processing beverages.

Health benefits

• Vegan and free from lactose, soy, and nuts. Oat milk is a sensible option for those with certain dietary restrictions.
• Great source of B vitamins. Oat milk is often fortified with B vitamins like riboflavin (B2) and vitamin B12.
• May lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
• Great for bone health.

The only carbohydrate source is oats, a grain that's very low in sugar. It turns out the added sugar in Oatly comes from their production process, where added enzymes break down the oat starch into simple sugars, primarily maltose [1]. Maltose has a glycemic index of 105.

Compared to other nondairy options like almond and rice milk, oat milk has more fiber (about 2 grams per cup) and protein (3 grams). But it's also higher in calories (120 per cup) and carbs (16 grams). If you prefer a lower-carb milk alternative, almond milk may be a better choice.

Oat milk is typically made with vegetable oils like rapeseed, canola and sunflower oils, which cause inflammation in the body.

Best Overall A 1-cup serving of Elmhurst Unsweetened Oat Milk contains 100 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 2 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of sugar. This oat milk also doesn't have any added sugars, gums, or emulsifiers, and it's gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan.

Oatly Group AB 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY) (“Oatly” or the “Company”), the world's original and largest oat drink company, today announced the opening of its first production facility in Ma'anshan, China, just a few months after opening its first Asian factory in Singapore in July.

Compared to other nondairy options like almond and rice milk, oat milk has more fiber (about 2 grams per cup) and protein (3 grams). But it's also higher in calories (120 per cup) and carbs (16 grams). If you prefer a lower-carb milk alternative, almond milk may be a better choice.

In certain ways, oat milk is healthier than other milk options. But in some other ways, it's lacking. For example, oat milk has more fiber than cow's milk or nut-based milk. An average cup of oat milk has about two grams of fiber.

Oatly is no superfood, but it's also not horribly unhealthy. Nutritionally, it's fairly similar to dairy milk, and actually has more calcium and vitamin D per cup than the real stuff. For people who choose plant-based diets, that's pretty great.

“Oat milk can be enjoyed and included as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet that also includes plenty of colorful produce, healthy fats and protein,” Edinger says.

Because of the natural sugar maltose found in oat milk, even an unsweetened version will cause a spike in blood sugar. Maltose has a higher glycemic index, which leads to the unwanted spike and the dreadful crash post-consumption. You're better off skipping the oat milk for one of our best options, above.

A glass of oat milk has about 15-20 grams of carbs, whereas a glass of regular cow's milk has only about 8 grams. Oat milk is also vegan and contains no soy or nuts. So for people with common allergies or lactose intolerance, it's a safer option.

Some store-bought oat milks contain added sugar, especially the flavored types like chocolate or vanilla. Some brands also have oils, stabilizers, or gums. To cut down on sugar, look for the word “unsweetened” on the label. And choose brands with a short ingredient list for fewer additives.