Planet Oat Oatmilk has always been a low sugar brand, and most of their flavors have “no added sugars” (see note below). But a few grams of sugars are produced in the processing of the oats. So they’ve launched two new “Unsweetened” varieties that each contain zero grams of total sugar to help meet every need.
When Planet Oat Oatmilk was first released, you might have thought this was a fledgling company, but it is produced by HP Hood. They’re a $2 billion, 170-year old dairy, and one of the largest food and beverage companies in the U.S. Like so many other dairy producers, HP Hood jumped into the fast-growing, non-dairy market. But unlike many of their competitors, it looks like they got it right the first time. Planet Oat Oatmilk has been met with rave reviews for it’s creamy consistency, fortification, performance in coffee, and naturally low-sugar taste.
Planet Oat Oatmilk Doubles Down on Low Sugar with New Unsweetened
Aside from the dark chocolate, all of the Planet Oat Oatmilk varieties are made without any added sugars (see note below). As mentioned, an enzymatic process used to make oatmilk (so it isn’t goopy like homemade versions!) breaks some of the carbohydrates down into sugars. So they aren’t sugar-free, but do not have any sugars added to the ingredients. Now, somehow, Planet Oat has managed to remove those last traces of oat sugar in their new, sugar-free, unsweetened varieties. And like their other flavors, these cartons are also generously fortified with vitamins and minerals.
Original
Ingredients: oatmilk (filtered water, oats), calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate (stabilizer), sea salt, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, riboflavin (vitamin b2) and vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 90 calories, 1.5g fat, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified to contain the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 20% vitamin A, 10% riboflavin, 10% vitamin B12.*
Unsweetened Original
Ingredients: oatmilk (filtered water, oats), calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate (stabilizer), guar gum, sea salt, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, riboflavin (vitamin b2) and vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 45 calories, .5g fat, 8g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to contain the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 20% vitamin A, 10% riboflavin, 10% vitamin B12.*
Vanilla
Ingredients: oatmilk (filtered water, oats), calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate (stabilizer), sea salt, natural vanilla flavor with other natural flavors, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, riboflavin (vitamin b2) and vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 90 calories, 1.5g fat, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified to contain the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 20% vitamin A, 10% riboflavin, 10% vitamin B12.*
Unsweetened Vanilla
Ingredients: oatmilk (filtered water, oats), calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate (stabilizer), natural vanilla flavor with other natural flavors, guar gum, sea salt, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, riboflavin (vitamin b2) and vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 45 calories, .5g fat, 8g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 1g protein. Fortified to contain the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 20% vitamin A, 10% riboflavin, 10% vitamin B12.*
Dark Chocolate
Ingredients: oatmilk (filtered water, oats), cane sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate (stabilizer), natural flavors, sea salt, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, riboflavin (vitamin b2) and vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 140 calories, 2g fat, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 8g added sugars), 3g protein. Fortified to contain the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 20% vitamin A, 10% riboflavin, 10% vitamin B12.*
Extra Creamy
Ingredients: oatmilk (filtered water, oats), sunflower oil, calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate (stabilizer), guar gum, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d2, riboflavin (vitamin b2) and vitamin b12.*
Nutrition (per 1 cup serving): 120 calories, 3.5g fat, 22g carbs, 3g fiber, 5g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 2g protein. Fortified to contain the following RDA percentages: 20% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 20% vitamin A, 10% riboflavin, 10% vitamin B12.*
Added Sugar in Planet Oat Oatmilk
It looks like some in-store cartons are now showing 4 grams of added sugars in the Extra Creamy, Original, and Vanilla varieties, despite no change in the total sugars, formula, or information on Planet Oat’s website. There was a ruling that oat milk companies must disclose “oat sugar” created during the production of oat milk (they use an enzymatic process that breaks some of the oat down into simpler carbohydrates), as added sugars. We assume that’s why cartons in store seem to have “added sugars” now. So technically, there still aren’t any types of sugar added to the formula, but sugar is created in the processing.
More Facts on Planet Oat Oatmilk
- Price: $3.99 per 52-ounce carton (that’s 7 cups; 1 cup shy of a half gallon)
- Availability: Planet Oat Oatmilk is available in the refrigerated section of stores like Kroger, Shaw’s, and Whole Foods in the U.S. It’s also sold via Amazon Fresh.
- Certifications: Planet Oat Oatmilk is Non-GMO Verified and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Planet Oat Oatmilk is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Most varieties are also oil-free.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Planet Oat website at planetoat.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.
Amazing milk like flavor
It is amazing, taste like real milk, is wonderful in coffee, tea, on cereal, can even make gravy with it…I love that it isn’t naary and thick like the others…only problem is, it sales out so fast because it is the best…thank you for creating this amazing beverage…
Delish x 10
Terrific in coffee and cereal…even by the glass. I love the extra creamy in iced coffee.
Extracreamy, extra yummy
Havent liked any non dairy options until this. Love the taste and the price is not too bad either.
Tastes Great
I prefer Planet Oat over all other milk drinks, including other oatmilk. The only other milk drink I like is refrigerated Rice Dream.
Best milk alternative
I have tried almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk and now oat milk. The extra creamy Plant Oat oat milk is by far the best!
I love it
I just bought the dark chocolate oat milk from Food lion today. And I absolutely love it . I’m going back tomorrow to get the original to eat with my milk
Amazing
I just bought the dark chocolate flavor and it is incredible. So much better than Silk Oat Yeah. It is very creamy, the chocolate flavor is pleasing, and it is not overly sweet. I absolutely love it.
excellent natural oat taste
Chocolate is delicious. Very low in sugar compared to others and nice premium tasting chocolate option.
Dark Chocolate is Delicious
I doubt that I ever would have tried this product if my grocery store was not running a special promotion. However, I did, and am pleased to report that it is absolutely delicious. It has a full, rich, wonderful dark chocolate flavor and a very creamy and satisfying mouth feel. I am surprised, however, that the calorie count shown above on this site (90 calories per cup) is much less than what is shown on my carton (140 calories per cup). I would love to try the other versions, but I think the price at which they are being sold is high.
Fantastic!
In my book, there’s no comparison between vanilla oat milk and vanilla unsweetened almond milk (yuck). Can only truly enjoy “sweetened” almond milk, so this is my go to milk now. Great for you and great for hydration.