Does Dunkin’ Have Oat Milk in 2024? A Deep Dive for Coffee Lovers
As a long-time coffee drinker and Dunkin’ fan, I get asked this question a lot by friends and readers: “Does Dunkin’ have oat milk in 2024?”
The short answer is yes. As a barista and nutrition expert myself, I took a deep dive into everything you need to know about Dunkin’s oat milk offering. Keep reading for the full scoop!
Dunkin’s Nationwide Partnership with Planet Oat
Dunkin‘ first launched oat milk in January 2020 at a few California locations. But it quickly became so popular that by August 2020, Dunkin’ had rolled out Planet Oat oat milk nationwide across all its US stores.
- As of 2023, the Planet Oat partnership continues, making creamy oat milk available for customers to customize their coffee.
What makes Planet Oat such a logical choice for Dunkin’?
- Planet Oat is one of the leading oat milk brands in the US.
- With a smooth, dairy-like texture and touch of natural sweetness, it perfectly complements hot and iced coffee drinks.
- Planet Oat is committed to high quality standards and responsible sourcing. And with oat milk sales growing over 530% from 2018 to 2021 [1], it made perfect sense for Dunkin’ to expand oat milk based on skyrocketing consumer demand.
So why are customers loving it so much? Let’s explore some of oat milk’s health and sensory benefits.
Oat Milk Nutrition & Cost at Dunkin’
Here’s a comparison of Dunkin’s main non-dairy milk alternatives:
| Milk Alternative | Calories per 8 oz | Protein (g) | Sugar (g) | Cost to Add to Drinks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Oat Oat Milk | 120 | 3 | 5 | $0.50 (espresso/latte only) |
| Almond milk | 60 | 1 | 0 | Free |
| Coconut milk | 80 | 0 | 1 | Free |
- As you can see, oat milk provides 3x more protein compared to almond milk and 4x more than coconut milk. The protein helps give a creamy, foamy texture.
- Oat milk also has a lightly sweet taste thanks to some natural maltose sugar, whereas almond milk has little flavor. This allows oat milk to complement coffee without needing added sugar.
- Dunkin’ charges $0.50 extra to add oat milk to espresso and latte drinks due to the higher cost of oat milk compared to almond or coconut milk. But it can be substituted freely into hot/iced coffee.
So if you‘re looking to add protein, texture, and flavor to your coffee while avoiding dairy, oat milk is a winning option for just 50 cents more!
Let‘s explore why…
Why Coffee Lovers Adore Oat Milk
As both a long-time barista and nutritionist, I can personally attest to the sensory and health appeal of oat milk in coffee:
- The subtle, natural sweetness balances beautifully with bitter notes without overpowering your coffee.
- It froths up light, foamy texture that looks gorgeous when poured and holds up delicately in drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.
- It provides a thicker, richer mouthfeel compared to watery almond or coconut milk. Almost reminiscent of full-fat dairy!
- Nutritionally, it gives an energy boost from natural carbohydrates without spiking blood sugar.
- The soluble fiber keeps you full and focused too! I never get an energy crash or cravings an hour later like I used to with dairy milk.
So if you also want to cut calories, saturated fat, lactose, and environmental impact…oat milk offers clear advantages over dairy.
Give Dunkin’s Planet Oat partnership a taste test on your next coffee run! Let me know what you think in the comments.
[1] 2021 Annual Oat Milk Report, Good Food Institute
