Slow-Dripped Café Au Lait With Oat Milk
A creamy, smooth coffee treat with rich slow-dripped flavor and silky oat milk
December 24, 2024
Love the smooth taste of café au lait but looking for a dairy-free twist? This slow-dripped version pairs rich, carefully extracted coffee with creamy oat milk for a silky smooth drink that's both traditional and modern.
The magic happens in the slow-drip process, which brings out the coffee's natural sweetness. Using medium-roast beans and barista-style oat milk creates the perfect balance. It's an easy morning luxury that works hot or cold - perfect for slow weekend mornings or a special breakfast treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't just your average coffee with milk. Here's why you'll fall in love with this recipe:
- Incredibly smooth taste from the slow-drip method
- Dairy-free but still perfectly creamy
- Less acidic than regular coffee
- Customizable strength and sweetness
Slow-Dripped Café Au Lait With Oat Milk
A creamy, smooth coffee treat with rich slow-dripped flavor and silky oat milk
Slow Drip Coffee, Café au Lait, Oat Milk Coffee, Dairy Free Coffee, French Coffee
Equipment
- Slow-drip coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Milk frother or whisk
- Small saucepan
- Coffee scale (optional)
- Serving cups
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 cups filtered water, heated to 200°F (93°C)
- 1 cup barista-style oat milk
- Optional: maple syrup or other sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Set up your slow-drip coffee maker according to manufacturer's instructions
- Add the coarsely ground coffee to the filter basket
- Heat filtered water to 200°F (93°C)
- Pour hot water into the top chamber of the slow-drip maker
- Allow coffee to drip slowly through the grounds (about 10-12 minutes)
- Meanwhile, heat oat milk in a separate pot until steaming (do not boil)
- Froth the heated oat milk using a milk frother or whisk
- Combine equal parts coffee and heated oat milk in serving cups
- Add sweetener if desired and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Choose a medium-roast coffee for balanced flavor
- Warm your oat milk separately - don't microwave it with the coffee
- Look for barista-style oat milk for better frothing
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 389mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Calcium: 350mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT17M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
