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Shop scales ↗Plant milk made from blended oats. Creamy body and mild sweetness; the closest texture match to dairy milk among plant milks.
Properties
Density Index
1.04 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
245g
Texture
Liquid
Category
Dairy
Top Substitute
Whole Milk
Use 1:1
Dairy alternative. Higher protein and slightly less sweetness.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 61.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 81.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 123 grams |
| 1 cups | 245 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 368 grams |
| 2 cups | 490 grams |
| 3 cups | 735 grams |
| 4 cups | 980 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 1.04 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Oat Milk equals 246 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
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Substitutions for Oat Milk
Almond Milk
good1:1
Thinner body, less foaming. Works for cereal and most baking.
Thinner body, less foaming. Works for cereal and most baking.
Whole Milk
excellent1:1
Dairy alternative. Higher protein and slightly less sweetness.
Dairy alternative. Higher protein and slightly less sweetness.
Soy Milk
good1:1
Higher protein. Better for ricotta-style curd-set recipes.
Higher protein. Better for ricotta-style curd-set recipes.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate after opening. Use within 7-10 days.
Baking Science
Contains roughly 8-10% oats, plus oil (often rapeseed) for body. Natural beta-glucan content explains the creamy mouthfeel. Steams into a stable microfoam — the reason baristas favour it.
Recipe Context
For laminated dough: temperature and exact fat mass impact layer definition.
For creaming methods: weight keeps butter-to-sugar balance stable.
For custards: tight dairy ratios reduce curdling risk.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Butter and dairy temperature affects emulsion stability and spread.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup oat milk = 245g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 230g-260g per cup (6% band).
Why this happens: temperature and fat phase (solid vs softened vs melted) change effective volume.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of oat milk?
1 cup of oat milk weighs 245 grams.
What can I substitute for oat milk?
Almond Milk (1:1), Whole Milk (1:1), Soy Milk (1:1)