Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Beverage
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Non-Dairy Oat Beverage is a sweetened plant-based milk alternative. Its main strength is the fortification of essential vitamins and minerals, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a flavor-forward option for those who prefer a creamier consistency than typical nut milks.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. It works well as a creamy base for a morning smoothie or poured over a bowl of fresh berries and granola.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by added sugars, which account for a significant portion of the total calories. While saturated fat remains low, the protein content is minimal.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 9g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars | 9g | — |
| Added Sugars | 9g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 2.9mcg | 15% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The beverage is built from hydrolyzed oats and sunflower oil, then fortified with a blend of vitamins and minerals. The use of multiple industrial gums and phosphates to ensure stability and texture results in a highly processed formulation.
Ingredients
WATER, HYDROLYZED OATS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SUNFLOWER OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SEA SALT, GELLAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), VITAMIN B12.
