1 cup of oat milk: 130 calories, 2.5g fat (05g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugar), 4g protein

Pros: Low in fat, and contains 10% of daily requirement for Vitamin A and Iron, plus 36% calcium

Cons: Low in protein

Made from oats and water, oat milk is another option – but like rice milk, it doesn’t contain the protein most athletes will be looking for.

Porridge oats with milk, however, make a fantastic alternative to sugar saturated breakfast cereals, so don’t think we’re putting down the British staple.

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