• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Subscribe

Grateful Grazer

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipe Index
    • Work With Me
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Grateful Grazer

    Published: Jan 2, 2020 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Stephanie McKercher, RDN · 6 Comments

    Spiced Oat Milk Latte

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    How to make a vegan and dairy-free Oat Milk Latte spiced with cinnamon and warming winter spices.

    Oat Milk Latte in white mug with blue napkin and spices.

    There's just nothing better than a warm latte on a cold morning. Sipping on one easily makes my top five simple-joys-of-life list.

    I'll take a latte with any type of milk. Cow's, soy, coconut, almond, or cashew. As long as there are freshly brewed beans and warm, frothed milk, I'm content.

    If I have my pick of milk varieties, though, I'm going with oat.

    Oat milk is my favorite because it has a delicious, creamy texture and a neutral flavor. It works well in lattes of all types. Oat milk is also an environmentally friendly option, which is another bonus.

    To celebrate oat milk in all of its glory, and to bump up the coziness factor of this latte, SPICES.

    Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and gingerroot. Warm flavors that play off of the espresso and oat milk to create a comforting morning beverage that's ideal for cool winter mornings.

    Cinnamon Latte in white mugs with blue napkin.

    Instructions

    First, heat up the oat milk with whole spices and brew the espresso.

    Pour the oat milk into a small saucepan. Use your hands to break the cinnamon sticks in half and add them to the pot. Use a rolling pin to smash the cardamom pods and whole cloves and add those, too. Give it a stir and cook on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes.

    In the meantime, brew the espresso or dark coffee.

    Infusing spiced oat milk in a saucepan.

    Next, strain oat milk through a fine-mesh strainer and froth.

    Once the oat milk is warm and just starting to bubble, remove the saucepan from the heat.

    Place a small, fine-mesh strainer over a liquid measuring cup (as pictured). Then, pour the oat milk through the strainer to separate the spices.

    Straining whole spices from oat milk with a fine mess strainer.

    Remove the strainer and vigorously whisk the milk until it's frothy and has bubbles. If you have an automatic milk frother, feel free to use it here instead of frothing by hand.

    Pour the hot brewed espresso into the mug first. Then, pour in the warm, frothed milk.

    Finally, dust with ground cinnamon. Use as much or as little as you want. To create the swirl design in the photos, I gently stirred the cinnamon into the latte at the end.

    Dairy-free spiced oat milk latte on wood tray.

    Can you make a latte without an espresso machine?

    I use a stovetop espresso maker for this recipe. If you don't have espresso beans, you can also use regular brewed coffee. Just brew it like normal, but on the stronger side.

    Is this recipe vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free?

    The recipe itself is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. For gluten-free, just be sure to check the package or use certified gluten-free oats if you're making your own oat milk.

    How do you make oat milk from scratch?

    You can make oat milk at home much like you'd make almond or other types of nut milk.

    First, rinse the oats, then add them to the blender container with water, and blend. Before chilling, strain the milk through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.

    Want to give it a try? Omit the strawberries from this Homemade Oat Milk recipe.

    Cinnamon latte in white mug on wood tray with spices.

    Can you substitute a different type of milk?

    You can use any type of milk for this recipe. Feel free to substitute with cow's, soy, almond, coconut, or cashew milk.

    How to Make a No-Added-Sugar Latte

    It depends on the type of milk you use. The recipe itself does not have any added sugars.

    If you prefer your lattes to be sweeter, add a little sugar when you mix the spices with the milk. You could also use maple syrup if preferred.

    Scaling the Recipe

    As written, the recipe makes one 16-ounce latte. Adjust the quantities as needed to make more. Just note it'll take longer to heat larger quantities of milk, so the cooking time will increase alongside the total number of servings.

    Hand holding a white mug with cinnamon latte.

    Want More Dairy-Free Drink Recipes?

    Here are a few more recipes to try.

    • Strawberry Oat Milk
    • Toasted Coconut Iced Matcha Latte
    • Berry Dragonfruit Smoothie
    • Real Vanilla Bean Matcha Latte
    Oat Milk Latte in white mug with espresso maker behind it.
    Oat Milk Latte in white mug with blue napkin and spices.

    Spiced Oat Milk Latte

    A cozy, dairy-free latte made with espresso and oat milk infused with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger.
    4.5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Save Saved! Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: dairy-free, vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 187kcal
    Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • whisk

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups oat milk
    • 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
    • 6 cardamom pods, smashed
    • 10 whole cloves, smashed
    • 1 inch piece ginger, halved
    • 1/16 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup freshly brewed hot espresso coffee
    • Ground cinnamon for serving (optional)

    Instructions

    • Heat oat milk, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, whole cloves, ginger, and salt in a small saucepan over low-medium heat for 10 minutes, or until warm and just starting to bubble.
    • Pour the warm oat milk through a fine-mesh strainer and into a liquid measuring cup. Whisk vigorously until the milk is frothy and has bubbles. (You may also pour the milk into an automatic frother if desired.)
    • Pour the brewed espresso coffee into a mug. Pour frothed milk on top.
    • Dust with ground cinnamon and gently whisk to create a swirl design if desired. Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    Substitutions and additions: Substitute with any type of milk. Use dark brewed coffee instead of espresso if desired. Add sugar or your sweetener of choice if you want the flavor to be sweeter.
     
    Gluten-free: use gluten-free oat milk to make this recipe gluten-free.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 38.1g | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.7g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 297.7mg | Potassium: 641.5mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 10.6g | Vitamin A: 900.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 505.9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
    Tried this recipe? Tag me on Instagram!Mention @GratefulGrazer or tag #gratefulgrazer.

    Save it for later on Pinterest.

    Cinnamon swirl latte on wood board with text that reads, "Dairy-Free Spiced Oat Milk Latte."

    Did you try this recipe?

    Rate and leave a comment below, or tag me (@GratefulGrazer) on Instagram.

    « Most Popular Vegetarian Recipes of 2019
    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chickpeas and Lemon Tahini »
    1.4K shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. A says

      September 17, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Can I use ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves instead of whole for the milk infusing? What amounts would you recommend?
      Ground spices are what I already have in my cupboard 🙂

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        October 02, 2020 at 9:09 am

        Hi A, you could use ground spices but I haven't tested the amounts. I'd probably try with relatively small measurements - about 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and just a pinch or ground cardamom and cloves since they can be pretty strong. Let me know how it goes if you try it. Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Elle says

      June 02, 2020 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      Mmm... that's a nice way to have coffee. I had everything except fresh ginger and espresso (thanks, Scandinavian baking heritage), so I used ground ginger in the pot and strong coffee otherwise. Ground cinnamon on top was worthwhile, just like the recipe. Usually I add sugar when I use oat milk in coffee, but I didn't feel the need today. The spices are providing comfort.

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        June 02, 2020 at 9:38 am

        The spices are so comforting, right? So happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for commenting, Elle!

        Reply
    3. Ginger says

      May 17, 2020 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      I'm looking for more ways to use oat milk! Definitey making this one - I love all the spices in it 🙂

      Reply
      • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

        May 19, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Thanks, Ginger! The spices make it extra cozy 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    I accept the Privacy Policy

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello! My name is Stephanie. I'm a registered dietitian, recipe developer, and cookbook author. Here on Grateful Grazer, you'll find easy, plant-forward recipes, vegetarian nutrition information, and approachable guides to meal planning and prep.

    Learn more →

    Popular Right Now:

    • Pickled Watermelon Rind
    • Vanilla Matcha Latte
    • Easy Edamame Crunch Salad
    • Berry Coconut Water Smoothie
    • One-Pot Yellow Split Pea Soup
    • 31 Best Healthy and Easy Vegetarian Lunches for Work
    • Berry Dragon Fruit Smoothie
    • Vegan Pasta Primavera
    • Easy Quick Pickled Radishes with Vinegar and Garlic
    • Vegetarian Freezer Meals

    Fourth of July Recipes:

    • Summer Strawberry Salad with Chickpeas and Mozzarella
    • Tomato Mozzarella Sandwiches with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
    • Caprese Pizza with Garlic Herb Crust
    • Vegan Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Bars

    Footer

    Grateful Grazer

    • About
    • Blog
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe

    Work with Me

    • Media Partnerships
    • Media Highlights
    • Contact

    Resources

    • FREE: 100+ Meal Prep Ideas
    • FREE: Grocery List
    • Meal Prep Ebook
    • Cookbook

    Health information is for educational purposes only. Nutrition facts are estimates only.

    Privacy Policy | Disclosure Policy | Terms and Conditions

    Copyright © 2022 The Grateful Grazer, LLC