In late 2019, America’s number one selling Greek yogurt brand launched their first “milk” line, and it was dairy free! It’s been so successful, that they’ve continued to expand the line of Chobani Oat Milk Drinks, and have most recently added a “Zero Sugar” variety.
According to a ruling against the manufacturer Oatly, when an enzymatic process is used to make oatmilk, it breaks down the oat starch into simple sugars, and effectively creates sugars that must be claimed as “added sugars.” Chobani mills old-style, but they also use an enzymatic process to break down the oats. This is why their Plain flavors are effectively free of sugar ingredients, but they have a high “added sugars” claim on the nutrition facts. But, they’ve reportedly “tweaked” the process so they could create an oatmilk with no sugars at all. But please note that their newer “zero sugar” variety is not made with organic oats.
Chobani Oat Milk is Now Pouring in Zero Sugar, Extra Creamy, and More
With the exception of the new Zero Sugar, Chobani Oat Milk Drinks use organic, gluten-free, Non-GMO, sun-dried oats from the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada. Chobani mills these oats in a centuries-old style, but uses modern techniques to create a creamy, fluid finish.
Zero Sugar Plain
Ingredients: oat blend (water, whole grain oats), contains 2% or less of: rapeseed oil (low erucic acid), sea salt, natural flavors, nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources), calcium carbonate, gellan gum, dipotassium phosphate.
Nutrition (per 8-ounce serving): 80 calories, 4g fat, 9g carbs, <1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 20% calcium, 10% vitamin D, and 10% vitamin A.*
Plain
Ingredients: oat blend* (water, whole grain oats*), contains 2% or less of: canola oil*, sea salt, nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources), calcium carbonate, gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, *organic ingredients.*
Nutrition (per 8-ounce serving): 100 calories, 6g fat, 11g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 25% calcium, 15% vitamin D, and 15% vitamin A.*
Plain Extra Creamy
Ingredients: oat blend* (water, whole grain oats*), canola oil, contains 2% or less of: sea salt, nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources), calcium carbonate, gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, *organic ingredients.*
Nutrition (per 8-ounce serving): 120 calories, 9g fat, 11g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 25% calcium, 15% vitamin D, and 15% vitamin A.*
Vanilla
Ingredients: oat blend* (water, whole grain oats*), contains 2% or less of: canola oil*, cane sugar*, vanilla extract, natural flavors, sea salt, nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources), calcium carbonate, gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, *organic ingredients.*
Nutrition (per 8-ounce serving): 110 calories, 6g fat, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 10g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 25% calcium, 15% vitamin D, and 15% vitamin A.*
Chocolate
Ingredients: oat blend* (water, whole grain oats*), cane sugar*, contains 2% or less of: canola oil*, dutch cocoa, natural flavors, sea salt, nutrient extract blend (fruit and vegetable sources), calcium carbonate, gellan gum, tricalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, *organic ingredients.*
Nutrition (per 8-ounce serving): 140 calories, 6g fat, 20g carbs, 3g fiber, 16g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified with the following RDA percentages: 8% calcium, 15% vitamin D, and 15% vitamin A.*
Vitamin D Note
Although vitamin D is not specifically listed in their ingredients, it appears to be in their “nutrient extract blend.” The company states that the “Vitamin D is sourced from fruit and vegetables,” so it is vegan-friendly.
More Facts on Chobani Oat Milk
Price: $3.99 per 52-ounce carton
Availability: Chobani Oat Milk has launched nationwide in the U.S. It will be available in the refrigerated non-dairy milk beverage section in mainstream stores where Chobani products are sold.
Certifications: Chobani Oat Milk is Certified Kosher Pareve.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Chobani Oat Milk is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Chobani website at www.chobani.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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I haven't tried Zero Sugar Plain, but Chobani Plain Extra Creamy Oatmilk is magnificent
I use Chobani Plain Extra Creamy Oatmilk in my coffee.
Excellent
Doesn’t compare to Oatly
Creaminess is a 5 but the taste is a 2. Very strange taste that I can’t quite describe. Will not buy again unfortunately.
Taste great!!!
Had the Plain and flavor taste great not too watery and not too thick.
Best non dairy for coffee
I’ve been struggling a lot to find a non dairy milk for my coffee and the chobani oat original is by far the best I’ve had in years. It froths and there is no distinctive taste to it.
Plain extra creamy is whole milk in disguise
No lie, this is the best oat milk ever because it tastes just like whole milk. It has a great feel and taste that don’t upset your stomach. In shock at this oat milk because I’ve tried so many others and they all tasted odd, I miss drinking milk and this is basically it!
Amazing Taste but a bit pricey
It literally tastes like whole milk! I even got my boyfriend to drink it and he NEVER likes alternative milks, but he liked it so much he bought himself one. It was on sale for $2 but it’s normally about $4. I wish it stayed at about $2-3 given how much you get. Definitely worth it though! Check out Safeway or Fry’s when it’s on sale.
I want to know
Does it have carageenan though? I can’t seem to find this information.
Response from Go Dairy Free
All of the ingredients are listed above. I don’t see any carrageenan.
Vanilla is too sweet
Not sure why they add sugar and oil to the vanilla oat milk but it was too sweet for my taste. Plain was ok.
No indigestion..no gases
I love the flavor and the fact that it does not create gases in my stomach. I can drink a glass every night without a stomachache
Extra Creamy
Legit tastes like whole milk, I had given up on oat milk but something told me to try this and I’m so glad I did. At $4 for less than half a gallon it’s definitely a treat, not an everyday thing.