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.
Really Really Good!
Best tasting non dairy milk! The extra creamy is the best vegan coffee cream bar none
Good flavor, but too thin.
I usually buy Milked Cashews for my coffee and cereal, but my market stopped carrying it. After reading the label for Oat Milk I gave it a try. The label said “full bodied, rich, creamy” Well, not really true. I found the consistency about equal to water. I see on the site here there is am Extra Creamy version, perhaps that would be more to my taste, but I don’t think my store had that on the shelf. The flavor is really good, but I don’t care for the color much. Okay on cereal, but not at all what I would want in my coffee.
My favorite milk for cereal!!
Delicious and just great tasting!! My 1st choice in healthy oat milk for cereal !! Love love love it!!
My new favorite milk!
I have found a milk that tastes great in my morning shake, with cereal, AND even by itself poured into a glass! It’s my new favorite!
We can enjoy it every day!
my family loves it, nice flavor. Free of lactose.
2nd favorite
still love my unsweetened almond milk as it tastes similar and is less cal, but this is coming up as a close second, its so good and makes cereal taste a smidge sweeter!
Finally !
Delicious oatmilk that is good straight up in a glass
tried many this is the best
I have tried many oat milk drinks on the market and this is by far the best I have tried. Does well in coffee drinks, baking, and even on cereal. Unfortunately it is hard to find. Our grocery store (Raley’s) carried it for a short time and I was delighted but went to buy some today and they have replaced it with one by Silk, a low quality bad tasting brand with additives and gluten. In fact this brand is so bad I dumped my expensive coffee drink down the drain and the whole carton of oat milk. I live in a community with lots of organic stores and co-ops and can’t find this brand. What a shame, it is delicious and a great alternative to dairy with no soy or gluten and without the issue of altering the taste of everything like almond and coconut does.
My alternative to almond milk
I was looking to taste because the flavors of pure almond milk were offsetting to me so I decided to try this milk. Tastes so good alone and with cereal, perfect amount of sweetness to me.
Oatmilk
Tried oatmilk on a whim. Very satisfying. Excellent consistency. Beats almond, coconut, rice and cashew milks I’ve tried.