Oat Cream
A plant-based product with the texture of dairy cream, made by enriching oat milk with fats and thickeners. Used in place of cream in vegan recipes and for lactose sensitivity.
What Is Oat Cream?
Oat cream is a plant-based product made by enriching oat milk with vegetable oil and thickeners to give it the consistency of dairy cream. It is used as a cream substitute in vegan and lactose-free diets.
It has a mildly sweet, oat-like flavor; although its texture is somewhat thinner than dairy cream, it serves a similar function in cooking and sauces.
Oat Cream Nutrition
100 g of oat cream provides about 150 kcal; compared with dairy cream, it is lower in fat and contains a small amount of carbohydrates from oats. Values are approximate and vary by brand.
How Should Oat Cream Be Used?
Use oat cream in moderate amounts as an alternative to dairy cream within a balanced diet.
This information is general; oat cream is a food and is not a substitute for medical treatment. People with gluten sensitivity are advised to choose oat products labeled “gluten-free.”
How to Choose Oat Cream?
Good oat cream has a uniform consistency, a mildly sweet, oat-like aroma, and a simple ingredient list.
- The consistency should be uniform, not overly watery or separated
- It should smell mildly sweet and oat-like, not sour
- The ingredient list should be simple, with few unnecessary additives
How to Store Oat Cream?
Unopened oat cream can generally be stored at room temperature for a long time if it has been UHT-treated; after opening, it is recommended to refrigerate it and use it within a few days.
Using Oat Cream in the Kitchen
Oat cream is most often used instead of dairy cream in vegan soups, sauces, and baking; some varieties can also be used to froth coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can oat cream replace dairy cream in every recipe?
It works in most recipes, but the texture difference may be noticeable in recipes that require whipping or setting cream, such as whipped cream.
Is oat cream vegan?
Yes, it is entirely plant-based and contains no animal ingredients.
Is oat cream available in Türkiye?
It is becoming more widely available; it can be found in the plant-based milk section of large supermarkets.