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# Vanilla Oat Milk Latte

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Plant-Based Coffee Recipes](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/plant-based-coffee-recipes/)Tags: Oat Milk Vanilla Latte Vegan Hot Coffee

 

Active time: approximately 5 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

Barista **oat** milk is formulated for coffee, but brands differ in **sweetness** and **foam**. Use the package and machine instructions, warm it gently, and stop if it starts to separate. Swirl the pitcher before pouring so the milk and foam are evenly mixed.

## Key takeaways

- Barista oat milk is formulated for coffee, but brands differ in sweetness and foam.

- Stir syrup into the espresso before adding oat milk.

- Pour the oat milk smoothly into the espresso and serve while warm.

 

![Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-pouring-for-latte-art.avif)

Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.

## Ingredients

 

- 60 ml espresso
 
- 180 ml barista **oat** milk
 
- 10 ml vegan **vanilla** syrup.

 

## Method

- **Stir** syrup into **espresso**.

- **Heat** and froth oat milk according to its packaging and pour into the coffee.

 

### Vanilla syrup and espresso

 

**Stir** syrup into **the espresso** before adding oat milk. Some syrups are sweeter or stronger than others, so taste the drink before adding more. If vanilla hides the coffee, reduce the syrup in a future cup or choose an espresso whose flavor stays present in milk.

 

## Serving the latte

 

Pour **the oat** milk smoothly into the espresso and serve while warm. A thin layer of foam keeps the drink closer to a latte than **a cappuccino**. For another sweet plant-based latte, compare [**cinnamon** almond milk latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/plant-based-coffee-recipes/cinnamon-almond-milk-latte/).

## Balancing a sweet oat latte

 

Barista oat milk can have its own sweetness, while vanilla syrup adds more. Taste the oat milk and espresso before adding syrup if you are using a new brand. **The recipe** includes **a measured amount**; adjust that amount in a future **serving** rather than pouring extra by eye.

 

### Pouring a smooth cup

 

After frothing, swirl the pitcher to combine **the foam** and liquid, then pour steadily into the espresso. If the foam is too thick, use less **air** next time; if it is flat, the drink will still taste fine even if it lacks a layered finish. Clean the wand or frother after use.

 

For **a latte** with a different nut-milk character, compare the [**maple** cashew latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/plant-based-coffee-recipes/maple-cashew-latte/) or [cinnamon almond milk latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/plant-based-coffee-recipes/cinnamon-almond-milk-latte/).

## Store and pour the oat milk

 

Follow the carton’s refrigeration **instructions** and shake it if recommended. Pouring a settled carton without mixing can change the drink’s body from one cup to the next. Use a clean pitcher and rinse the frother or **steam wand** after the drink is made.

 

Serve while **the foam** is fresh. If you prepare a second cup, make a new shot and steam the milk separately instead of reheating the finished **latte**.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [oat milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oat_milk), see Wikipedia.

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Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/). [Read our editorial approach](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/editorial-policy/).

This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

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