Unboxed: 7 dairy alternatives that spotlight organic oats
These Certified Organic products represent some of the newest organic oat innovations in plant-based dairy.
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Willa’s takes a zero-waste, nutrient-dense approach to its USDA Organic oat milk, using the whole oat in its proprietary production process. This new, extra-decadent Dark Chocolate SKU has a simple, ultra-clean ingredient list that includes Single Origin Raaka Cacao and maple sugar.
Oatmilk gets a nutrient boost with the addition of flax, pumpkin and sunflower seeds in this new USDA Organic oatmilk, which has just five uber-clean ingredients and a smooth, palate-pleasing taste.
There are 10 live and active vegan probiotic cultures per serving in this dairy free, Certified Gluten Free, USDA Organic oatmilk—which represents a move into the plant-based space for this well-known kefir brand.
This brand stands behind its commitment to “100% clean” USDA Organic yogurts that are made with zero added sugar using sustainably grown whole-grain oats that are manufactured using an innovative, energy-saving process that uses neither enzymes nor chemicals.
For a nondairy alternative to this classic dessert, consumers can dip their spoons into Noops' line of USDA Organic oatmilk puddings that boast 6 grams of prebiotic fiber and 5 grams of protein per serving, and are sweetened with date paste and monk fruit.
This USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified beverage is made in Italy from just spring water, gluten-free oats, sunflower and safflower oils and sea salt—an unsweetened find in a field of often (in this editor’s opinion) overly sweetened plant-based milks.
Yes, yes, this USDA Organic dairy-free yogurt technically begins with cashewmilk, but the brand also calls out the nutritional benefits of the gluten-free rolled oats that are blended with chia and flax seeds in this probiotic-rich alternative to dairy.
Yes, yes, this USDA Organic dairy-free yogurt technically begins with cashewmilk, but the brand also calls out the nutritional benefits of the gluten-free rolled oats that are blended with chia and flax seeds in this probiotic-rich alternative to dairy.
Remember way back in 2019 when the world seemed a much simpler place to inhabit and oatmilks were just starting to generate a crazy amount of buzz in the weeks leading up to Natural Products Expo West?
If only we had known then that 2019 would be our last in-person Natural Products Expo West for a while, and oats would continue to rise as one of the hottest ingredients in alternative dairy products. We might have hugged each other tighter and bought stock in some of the oat up-and-comers that were hitting the market.
Part of the continued success of this grain-forward alternative dairy ingredient is because of the great versatility of oats in myriad plant-based dairy products. In products ranging from alternative milk to creamer, ice cream, yogurt, butter and other analogues, oats are not only a fantastic nut-free option for those who need it, but they also typically lend a mild taste, creamy texture and added nutritional benefits to them.
According to SPINS data for the Natural Enhanced Channel and Conventional MULO for the 52 weeks ending on Aug. 8, 2021, the attribute “oatmilk” is up by a whopping 92%—trailed far behind by peamilk at just 15%. It’s no wonder that a new report from Reports and Data estimates that the global oatmilk market will reach $6.47 billion by 2027.
And did we mention how much we love how many oatmilk brands have achieved USDA Organic certification? Check out this gallery of some of the newest iterations in oat-based dairy to hit store shelves, ALL of which are USDA Organic certified.
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