The best alternatives to oat milk that are dairy-free (and taste great)

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy When it comes to the best and most popular vegan milk, there’s no denying that oat milk has really risen through the ranks since the plant-based lifestyle went mainstream. Beyond the taste and environmental impact of each vegan milk, there are also its health benefits and potential pitfalls to consider, and with some social media users sharing sour takes on the plant-based milk, and with an interest in the impact of oat milk on our health gaining traction, some of us may be wondering whether it’s still the right choice for us. While it’s worth doing further research to decide where you stand, there has been talk on TikTok about the high glycemic index of oat milk and how it causes sugar spikes and crashes, while one video posted by The Skin Doctor claims that drinking oat milk can have a detrimental effect on your skin if you have acne, given that it “has the highest glycemic index from all the plant-based milks”. Buy now open image in gallery A plant-based alternative to dairy milk made using pea, our writer found the taste of Sproud’s plant-based milk unsweetened drink impressively convincing.