Saturated fat is abundant in coconut milk, but oat milk is rich in fibre and vitamin supplements.
Oat milk is creamy and mildly sweet while coconut milk has a distinctly tropical flavour and creaminess.
Coconut milk can be more expensive and rare than oat milk, which is typically more widely available and less inexpensive.
Oat milk works well in coffee, smoothies and baking due to its neutral taste. Coconut milk is ideal for curries, desserts and tropical dishes.
While coconut milk’s high-fat content may create digestive problems for some, most people find oat milk easy to digest