Dairy lover or not, almond milk coffee recipes are a must-try if you’re a coffee enthusiast! In case you haven’t heard of almond milk coffee, let me help you get through the whole idea of these beverages.
Can you put almond milk in coffee?
For those of you who are lactose intolerant and don’t want to sore their gut, or just sick of soy milk, almond milk is a great alternative.
Even if you are a non-dairy kind of person, you’re in sheer luck because this guide has a whole lot of dairy-free coffee recipes to help you wheel through a lazy morning.
With the passage of time, more and more people are switching to this fantastic option for their coffee drinks. From health-conscious to paleo dieters, dairy intolerant, or simply nut cravers, there’s a lot of admiration for almond milk, and henceforth the popularity for almond milk coffee has certainly risen.
There is an avalanche of facts about the nutritional status for including almonds and its constitutes in diets. Some of its wonders include:
- sharper eyesight,
- good for the body’s vital organs,
- enhances your brain functions,
- improves memory, and dozens of other benefits.
Above all, it’s truly a blessing for keto-dieters and for those who don’t like what they might call the boring taste of milk.
Almond Milk Coffee Recipes
Here are 10 fantastic almond milk coffee recipes you got to try to believe how irresistibly delicious, healthy, and easy they are. I bet you’ll be hooked on many of these real soon!
1. Almond Milk Frappuccino
Timing: 5 minutes max
A perfect mid-summer dream for coffee lovers. This is a light textured frozen coffee drink which is a mood booster. I put this one on the top because it’s super easy to make, literally pour, blend and serve.
Three steps and your super nutritious drink is ready to be gulped down to quench that cold coffee thirst.
What will you need?
- Ice (1 cup)
- Almond milk (should be vanilla flavored, 1 cup)
- Honey or any sweetener you prefer e.g. honey (1 tsp.
- Espresso (2 shots brewed and chilled)
Instructions on how to make it
- Add ice, almond-vanilla milk, honey, and espresso shots in the blender.
- Blend on high a speed.
- Pour out in a tall glass, serve with a straw.
2. Almond Milk Latte
Timing: 5 minutes max
If you aren’t in the mood for some creamer, you don’t have to be. If you aim to curb your sweet teeth without having to put on calories, this almond milk latte is your savior.
Sweetened coffee, which is a fantastic addition to your breakfast and brunch, only takes a few ingredients just like this skinny almond milk latte. All you need to do is: Whisk 5 minutes off your routine and make this mouth-watering cup of joe.
What will you need?
- Vanilla extract ( 1 teaspoon)
- Almond extract (1 teaspoon)
- Almond milk (A cup full)
- Brewed coffee (strong, a cup full)
- Sugar (two teaspoons)
Instructions on how to make it
- Take a small saucepan and add the almond milk to it.
- Put this sauce on medium-low heat. Wait for this mixture to get warm.
- Brisk the milk well so that foam forms on its surface.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat source; add the coffee, vanilla, and almond extract. Also, add sugar.
- Sprinkle some crushed nuts on it and serve.
3. Easy Almond Milk Cappuccino
Timing: 15 minutes max
Dairy-free, purely vegan, and paleo-friendly, this easy almond milk cappuccino is one the healthiest in the coffee beverages section. It’s really yummy and what’s good: the taste isn’t fat stuffed.
You won’t have to worry about putting on extra weight as it doesn’t use any sugary syrups or creamers. Just an easy almond cappuccino that’s easy to make, and you’ll love every sip!
What will you need?
- Espresso (1-2 shots)
- Almond milk (unsweetened, a quarter of a cup)
- Sweetener (coconut sugar)
- Cinnamon (to sprinkle)
- Milk frother
Instructions on how to make it
- Take a small saucepan and place it on the stove lighted at medium heat.
- Add milk to the saucepan, also add the sweetener.
- Now turn the heat off, froth the milk using a milk frother (for at least 30 seconds) till a good amount of foam forms onto the surface of the almond milk.
- Pour out hot espresso or coffee, half fill the mug.
- Pour the sweetened almond milk in this half-filled coffee mug, holding back the froth with a spoon.
- Now pour the thick froth on the surface with the help of a spoon.
- Sprinkle some cinnamon and serve with a cinnamon stick to make it look like perfection at its best!
4. Healthy Iced Coffee
Timing: 5 minutes max
Making this amazingly healthy iced coffee saves you about $5 a day. It tastes as good as it’s made at Starbucks, you’ll realize with the first sip of this iced coffee.
If you hate making a trip to the coffee shop in the heat and looking for some amazing cooled caffeine, this delicious caffeinated beverage is truly blissful.
This option is my go-to drink when I need to satisfy a late afternoon coffee craving.
What will you need?
- Ice cubes (1 cup)
- Cold coffee (half a cup)
- Almond milk (unsweetened, half a cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
Instructions on how to make it
- Take a clean tall glass.
- Add the milk, coffee, and vanilla extract to it
- Using a tall spoon, stir all the ingredients in the glass.
- Ready to be served!
5. Chocolate Iced Latte
Timing: 5 minutes max
You will love how this yummy-luscious chocolate iced latte will make your house full of soul-touching fragrance in the morning!
This drink has well-balanced sweetness and the texture; it’s so smooth enough that your taste buds are going to be ecstatic-figuratively speaking, but it really tastes delicious.
Just 3 ingredients do the trick within 5 minutes; thank me later for introducing this vegan, non-dairy fusion!
What will you need?
- Iced coffee blend (8 spoons tablespoons)
- Water (16 Oz)
- Almond milk (half a cup)
Instructions on how to make it
- Brew coffee using any of your favorite iced coffee blends and make a coffee concentrate.
- Take a mason jar and add half of the coffee concentrate that you made, half a cup of almond milk. You can adjust the quantity and proportion of ingredients according to your taste.
- Add the sweetener and the ice.
- Put in a straw and serve.
Note: You can use the leftover concentrate for up to 2 days by refrigerating it.
6. Salento-style Coffee
Timing: 3 hours, mixing it up: 1 minute
Want to throw the coolest party in the town? Then do it in an Italian way!
The Salento-style coffee originates from the southern parts of Italy and is probably the most you can get out of almond milk. I must say, it’s a true crowd-pleaser, but you’ll need some extra time on your hands to brew this one and put putting it all together happens in under a minute.
Just a few things to prepare pre-hand but be prepared to be hailed for a lifetime. No kidding here, give this shot a try yourself.
What will you need?
- Almond milk/Almond milk syrup (100 grams)
- Cold water
- Ice cube molds
- Coffee
- Sugar
Instructions on how to make it
- Dilute almond milk with the cold water.
- Pour this mixture into ice cube molds and freeze for 4 hours.
- Using an espresso machine or whichever method you like to brew, brew your coffee.
- Take a large glass and add the almond milk cubes which you froze, into this glass (about 6).
- Pour the hot brewed coffee over these cubes, sprinkle some sugar over it.
- Pop in a straw and serve.
7. Iced Caramel Macchiato with Almond Milk
Timing: 15 minutes
This drink is for the warmer days, but I’d rather say spring because it’s super refreshing and flavorful just in context with the weather!
This is the healthier version of almond coffee that you’ll get at most of the coffee shops at a relatively cheaper price. Before designing this heavenly mug, just make sure all the ingredients are purely organic so that you aren’t putting any chemicals in your body.
What will you need?
- A small sized bowl
- Drip coffee maker
- Almond Milk (unsweetened, 1 cup)
- Ice-cubes (half a cup)
- Coffee (quarter cup, you can use an espresso shot instead)
For the caramel sauce
- Coconut Cream (half a cup)
- Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
- Coconut sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Vanilla Extract (pure, half a teaspoon)
Instructions on how to make it
- Brew the coffee or the espresso, whichever you prefer. Place it aside.
- Take a small bowl and put in the caramel sauce ingredients; the coconut cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and the coconut sugar.
- Whisk all the sauce ingredients so well that they combine.
- Take a mug and put in the ice cubes and the almond milk.
- Now, pour the brewed coffee/espresso over the milk and ice-cubes in the glass.
- Use a spoon to swirl some sauce over the top.
- For the final touch, sprinkle some cinnamon, and you’re all done!
8. Milk and Honey Iced coffee
Timing: 5 minutes
Milk and honey iced coffee creamy drinks are some real treats, especially when you find them in combination with a punch of caffeine. This is exactly what this delicious drink is all about: smooth, rich, frothy and off-course, homemade!
So let’s get brewing!
What will you need?
- Honey (1 tsp.)
- Almond milk (quarter cup milk)
- Vanilla (quarter tsp.)
- Ice cubes (about 6)
- Espresso (quarter cup)
Instructions on how to make it
- Brew an espresso shot using espresso machine.
- Add a teaspoon of honey to the espresso and stir.
- Add cream, milk, and vanilla, stir all the ingredients well, and combine.
- Take hold of a shaker and put in the ice-cubes, the milk, and the coffee.
- Cover and shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds.
- Pour out in a glass and add some ice-cubes to it.
- Serve as an evening snack.
9. Skinny Mocha Iced Coffee Frappe
Timing: 5 minutes
Yet another one of those seasonal drinks which are absolutely mouthwatering! Also, guess what? It’s low calorie, sugar-free, dairy-free, so in short, a guilt-free drink.
At only 1.7 net carbs, this drink is a savior if you’ve been following a weight loss regimen and looking for low carb drinks. I’m sure you’ll be making it for weeks and still not get over the burst of exciting flavors from the rich ingredients this drink constitutes of.
What will you need?
- Brewed coffee (chilled, one and a half cup)
- Vanilla extract (one tsp.)
- Cocoa powder (unsweetened, two tbsps.)
- Chocolate (in liquid stevia, one tsp.)
- Crushed ice (one and a half cup)
- Almond milk (half a cup)
Instructions on how to make it
- Take a blender and put in all the ingredients.
- Blend at high speed till all the ingredients blend well and become a smooth mixture.
- Pour out in a tall glass and try topping the drink with milky foam.
- Pop in a straw and enjoy.
10. Easy Almond Coffee Smoothie Recipe
Timing: 5 minutes
Last but not the least, Smoothie or coffee? Or, how about both? The perfect snack and breakfast drink is right here!
A deliciously distinct drink with the goodness of hot morning coffee as well as, the richness of smoothies to boost a morning routines. If you are picking this drink, your body will thank you and serves as a great appetizer too!
What will you need?
- Almond milk (A cup full)
- Creamer (1/3 of a cup)
- Coconut (shredded, one tablespoon)
- Almond butter (two tablespoons)
- Hemp hearts (one tablespoon)
- Cocoa powder (unsweetened, one tablespoon)
- 1 large-sized Banana
- Brewed coffee/espresso (half a cup)
Instructions on how to make it
- Take a blender and put in all the ingredients.
- Blend at high speed for 10 seconds, then at medium for 20 seconds
- Pour out in a glass and serve immediately!
Have You Tried Almond Milk Coffee?
If you have a stash of these recipes, you’re ready to chill out both your summer and winter seasons. These drinks are exciting, full of energy, and of course, super easy to make at home.
Most of them don’t take more than 10 minutes, and the best part is, you get to save some extra money while taking a step towards a healthier body!
Happy almond milk coffee-ing!
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