Overherd Review – Powdered Oat Mylk for a Sustainable, Delicious Choice
Overherd has been making waves across social media, and we had to find out why. Their claim? Veganising a food relic: powdered mylk. First off, the name is clever — a fun play on “herd”!
At first, powdered milk may give you WW1 and WW2 war-era vibes, but in 2024, it makes perfect sense. With food waste, scarcity, and packaging concerns at an all-time high, powdered oat mylk offers convenience, freshness, and sustainability.
Why Powdered Oat Mylk Makes Sense
Did you know that a typical 1-litre plant mylk is 90% water? That’s a lot of energy spent producing and shipping water in tetra paks. Overherd solves this by providing concentrated oat mylk powder, letting you make fresh mylk on demand and reducing packaging waste.
Overherd Subscription Setup
We signed up for an 8-week subscription, which includes:
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£2 discount per order
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A custom oat mylk bottle (600ml)
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A 20g wheat-based scoop with clear portion markings
The 600ml bottle encourages fresh batches, reduces spoilage (no preservatives), and helps minimize food waste.
Ingredients Comparison: Overherd vs Store-Bought
Overherd (5 ingredients):
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Oats 68%
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MCT powder (coconut)
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Chicory root fibre (natural sweetener)
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Calcium carbonate
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Vitamin B12
Co-op GRO Oat Mylk (11 ingredients):
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Water, oats 12%, rapeseed oil, calcium carbonate, broad bean protein, salt, acidity regulator, stabiliser (gellan gum), potassium iodide, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D
Takeaway: Overherd has fewer ingredients, no rapeseed oil, and no stabilisers like gellan gum — making it healthier and cleaner.
Preparation and Taste
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Recommended: 20g powder per 200ml water
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We preferred 30g for a creamier consistency, and even tried 40g for a full-cream version, perfect for coffee and for kids.
Result? Deliciously creamy, versatile, and customizable to your taste.
Cost Comparison
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Overherd: £12.99 for 8 litres (subscription £10.99) → £1.37 per litre
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Co-op GRO Oat Mylk: £1.50 per litre
Even with £3 shipping, it’s still cost-competitive and saves 8 tetra paks per order, cutting down on packaging waste.
What We Love About Overherd
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Reduces food waste – make only what you need
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Less packaging – avoids multiple tetra paks
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Fewer ingredients – clean, natural oat mylk
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Rapeseed oil free – uses MCT for health benefits
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Flexible subscription – choose 2–12 week intervals, pause anytime
What We Didn’t Love
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Plastic packaging (LDPE 4) – not all councils collect this, so a soft plastic drop-off is needed.
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Shipping costs – £3 adds slightly to the overall price.
Final Thoughts
Overherd is a convenient, sustainable, and tasty alternative to store-bought oat mylks. With fewer ingredients, less packaging, and flexible subscriptions, it’s ideal for anyone looking to reduce waste and drink fresher mylk at home.
Want to try it? Visit Overherd here!