Ultimate Guide: Starbucks Almond Milk Drinks You Must Try

Those who are vegan or have dietary sensitivities require milk alternatives like almond milk. To provide options for all customers, Starbucks offers it as a substitute you can add to any drink on the menu. 

Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different types of coffee. As an effort to switch things up, I like adding almond milk or other alternatives to my Starbucks beverages. 

Since I’ve tried a lot of Starbucks drinks with almond milk, I decided to create this guide for you. I’ll break down different beverages I’ve tried and give you my thoughts on each one. Hopefully, it’ll help you get off to a good start if you want to try substituting almond milk at Starbucks. 

Keep reading to get all the details about Starbucks almond milk drinks. 

Key Takeaways

• Almond milk is a great substitute for those who are vegan or have sensitivities to dairy or soy. 
• Consider flavor profiles in beverages before adding almond milk as a substitute. 
• Almond milk is thinner than dairy milk, which may add a different consistency to drink mixes. 

An Overview of Starbucks Almond Milk Drinks

Before getting into the list of drinks I’ve tried, let’s cover a few things about Starbucks almond milk drinks. 

What are the Most Popular Starbucks Almond Milk Drinks?

Some of the most popular almond milk drinks at Starbucks are:

• Almond Milk Cappuccino
• Almond Milk Mocha
• Almond Milk Coffee
• Iced Almond Milk Frappucino
• Iced Almond Milk Mocha Latte

While these are some of the most popular, many more beverages can be combined successfully with almond milk. 

How Does the Taste of Almond Milk Compare to Regular Milk in Starbucks Drinks?

Since almond milk is made from nuts, it will add a more nutty or almond-flavored taste to drinks. If you like almonds, you’ll probably be a big fan of almond milk. But if you don’t, you may want to avoid it. 

Those who don’t like almond milk still have other alternatives at Starbucks. They also offer oat, soy, coconut, and hemp milk as substitutes to give you a variety of choices. 

Can I Substitute Almond Milk for Regular Milk in Any Starbucks Drink?

You can substitute almond milk for regular dairy milk in any Starbucks beverage. All you need to do is ask the barista for a substitute, and they should know how to do so effectively. 

Hot Almond Milk Drinks

Those who love a piping hot cup of coffee will have plenty of options to add almond milk to at Starbucks. 

Almond Milk Cappuccino

This one is your traditional cappuccino brewed with almond milk. It has a creamy, sweet taste, with a hint of almonds from the milk. 

My Opinion

I really enjoy the flavor profile of this one. The almond flavor adds a nice element to the regular cappuccino. 

That said, the one thing I don’t like is the texture. Almond milk is thinner than regular dairy milk. So it leaves beverages like cappuccinos feeling a bit too watery for my liking. 

Almond Milk Cappuccino Nutrion Info

Almond Milk Cappuccino Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	110
Total Fat	7
Carbohydrates	9
Sugar	5

Almond Milk Cappuccino Flavor Profile

Almond Milk Cappuccino Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Creamy and sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	Medium
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Almond Milk Mocha

If you like chocolate-covered almonds, this one might be for you. The almond milk mocha has a rich chocolate flavor that pairs well with the sweet almond profile of the milk. 

My Opinion

I enjoyed the almond milk mocha quite a bit. Like my complaint with the previous one, it is a bit thinner than a mocha with dairy milk. But I can’t pass up this great flavor profile with chocolate and almonds. 

Almond Milk Mocha Nutrition Info

Almond Milk Mocha Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	220
Total Fat	7
Carbohydrates	34
Sugar	24

Almond Milk Mocha Flavor Profile

Almond Milk Mocha Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Rich chocolate
Secondary Flavor Notes	Sweet and nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

Almond Milk Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate lovers will enjoy this one on a cold winter day or as a nice treat. It has a silky smooth chocolate flavor that pairs excellently with almond milk. 

My Opinion

I enjoy an Almond Milk Hot Chocolate from Starbucks. It’s a nice way to treat myself to a hot chocolate while lowering the calories since almond milk isn’t as calorie-dense as dairy milk. I think it also tastes just as good as using regular milk. 

Almond Milk Hot Chocolate Nutrition Info

Almond Milk Hot Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	240
Total Fat	8
Carbohydrates	38
Sugar	29

Almond Milk Hot Chocolate Flavor Profile 

Almond Milk Hot Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Smooth milk chocolate
Secondary Flavor Notes	Silky and sweet
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	None

Almond Milk Coffee (Blonde, Pike, Dark)

Mixing almond milk with a regular cup of coffee can be an excellent idea. This one tames the deep coffee tones by adding some silky smooth flavors with the milk. 

My Opinion

If I order a regular cup of coffee, almond milk is usually my go-to pick. It’s fewer calories than dairy milk, and the almond flavor makes it even better, in my opinion. 

Almond Milk Coffee Nutrition Info

Almond Milk Coffee Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	60
Total Fat	4
Carbohydrates	6
Sugar	5

Almond Milk Coffee Flavor Profile 

Almond Milk Coffee Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Rich and smooth
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty and milky
Sweetness Level	Low
Strength of Coffee Flavor	High

Cold Almond Milk Drinks

Now let’s cool things down a bit with the top iced coffees, blends, and smoothies at Starbucks using almond milk. 

Iced Almond Milk Latte

A silky sweet iced latte paired with almond milk can be a great choice. It’s a nice cold beverage that’s pretty low in calories. 

My Opinion

I enjoy the Iced Almond Milk Latte from Starbucks. The iced latte and almond milk pair well in this cold brewed blend. Plus, I appreciate that it’s fewer calories than using dairy milk. 

Iced Almond Milk Latte Nutrition Info

Iced Almond Milk Latte Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	70
Total Fat	4
Carbohydrates	6
Sugar	3

Iced Almond Milk Latte Flavor Profile 

Iced Almond Milk Latte Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Sweet and creamy
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	Medium
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Iced Almond Milk Mocha

Putting your mocha on ice mixed with almond milk is an excellent chocolate treat. It maintains the creamy chocolate taste while adding a hint of sweet almonds into the mix. 

My Opinion

This one is probably my favorite of the cold almond milk beverages at Starbucks. It’s a nice creamy chocolate flavor that compliments perfectly with almond milk. 

Iced Almond Milk Mocha Nutrition Info

Iced Almond Milk Mocha Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	190
Total Fat	5
Carbohydrates	32
Sugar	22

Iced Almond Milk Mocha Flavor Profile 

Iced Almond Milk Mocha Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Creamy chocolate
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty and sweet
Sweetness Level	Medium
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino

The Starbucks Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino is a creamy blend with a slightly nutty flavor. It’s a nice low-calorie solution while still getting a tasty beverage. 

My Opinion

I enjoy the Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino much more than the hot cappuccino with almond milk. The added ice makes up for a lot of the density lost with almond milk’s thinner texture. So I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this one. 

Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino Nutrition Info

Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	100
Total Fat	6
Carbohydrates	9
Sugar	5

Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino Flavor Profile 

Iced Almond Milk Cappuccino Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Creamy
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	Low
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Almond Milk Frappuccino

The Starbucks Almond Milk Frappuccino has a rich coffee flavor with lots of sweetness. That flavor profile combined with almond milk makes for a great combo. 

My Opinion

I enjoyed the Almond Milk Frappuccino. It has a nice bold flavor and texture to it. 

That said, if you don’t like a stronger coffee flavor in your iced beverage, you might not like this one as much. 

Iced Almond Milk Frappuccino Nutrition Info

Almond Milk Frappuccino Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	210
Total Fat	1.5
Carbohydrates	48
Sugar	47

Iced Almond Milk Frappuccino Flavor Profile 

Almond Milk Frappuccino Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Rich and sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	High

Almond Milk Smoothie

The Starbucks Almond Milk Smoothie comes with various customizations you can make. You can get this one as a regular coffee smoothie or combine fruit with it. Adding fruit will add extra calories, but I like it a bit better that way. 

My Opinion

This one wasn’t my favorite. The almond milk takes some of the density and texture out of the smoothie that you get with regular dairy milk. The flavor of the regular coffee smoothie was also a bit too bland, in my opinion. 

Almond Milk Smoothie Nutrition Info

Almond Milk Smoothie Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	160
Total Fat	3
Carbohydrates	28
Sugar	23

Almond Milk Smoothie Flavor Profile 

Almond Milk Smoothie Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Milky and sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	Medium
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Almond Milk Shaken Iced Tea

Shaking up your iced tea with almond milk is a unique combination. It’s a creamy beverage with noticeable hints of almonds. 

My Opinion

I wasn’t a big fan of this one. The flavor of the almond milk didn’t compliment the tea well. But some who have different taste preferences may enjoy it. 

Almond Milk Shaken Iced Tea Nutrition Info

Almond Milk Shaken Iced Tea Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	110
Total Fat	3
Carbohydrates	20
Sugar	16

Almond Milk Shaken Iced Tea Flavor Profile 

Almond Milk Shaken Iced Tea Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Nutty and creamy
Secondary Flavor Notes	Sweet
Sweetness Level	Medium
Strength of Coffee Flavor	None

Starbucks Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino

The Starbucks Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino blends bold chocolate flavors with a bunch of sweetness. Mixing in almond milk helps tone down this bold drink a bit. 

My Opinion

The chocolate flavors in this one are very bold and robust. I prefer adding almond milk to the mocha frappuccino because it tones it down a bit. That said, it’s still a bit too rich for me to want to drink it all the time. 

Starbucks Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino Nutrition Info

Starbucks Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	260
Total Fat	2.5
Carbohydrates	58
Sugar	55

Starbucks Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino Flavor Profile 

Starbucks Almond Milk Mocha Frappuccino Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Bold chocolate
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty and sweet
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

Unique Starbucks Almond Milk Drinks

Now let’s get into some unique takes from Starbucks using almond milk. 

Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato

The Starbucks Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato mixes sweet cinnamon with a silky almond flavor. It’s a unique take on the typical cinnamon macchiato. 

My Opinion

I really wanted to like this one, but the cinnamon and almond just didn’t mesh well for me. It felt like they conflicted too much, and my mind didn’t know which flavor to focus on. But some with different tastes may like it. 

Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato Nutrition Info

Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	190
Total Fat	6
Carbohydrates	33
Sugar	28

Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato Flavor Profile 

Cinnamon Almond Milk Macchiato Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Sweet cinnamon
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

Hazelnut Latte with Almond Milk

This blend has a strong nutty flavor with a touch of sweetness. It’s an interesting take on the typical hazelnut latte. 

My Opinion

Going into it, I wasn’t sure if hazelnuts and almonds would conflict with or complement each other. I was pleasantly surprised that they seemed to go together quite well. This latte had an excellent nutty sweetness that left me wanting more by the end. 

Hazelnut Latte with Almond Milk Nutrition Info

Hazelnut Latte with Almond Milk Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	200
Total Fat	7
Carbohydrates	20
Sugar	19

Hazelnut Latte with Almond Milk Flavor Profile 

Hazelnut Latte with Almond Milk Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Secondary Flavor Notes	Creamy and sweet
Sweetness Level	Medium
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Coconut Almond Milk Latte

The Starbucks Coconut Almond Milk Latte breathes fresh air into the traditional latte experience. It has a sweet, nutty flavor profile blended into a creamy hot beverage. 

My Opinion

Like the previous one, I wasn’t sure if I’d love or hate this one going into it. But I found that the coconut and almond flavor profiles complimented each other quite well. I wouldn’t hesitate to try it again. 

Coconut Almond Milk Latte Nutrition Info

Coconut Almond Milk Latte Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	180
Total Fat	6
Carbohydrates	32
Sugar	27

Coconut Almond Milk Latte Flavor Profile 

Coconut Almond Milk Latte Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Nutty and sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Creamy
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

Honey Almond Milk Flat White

If you’re looking to add some sweetness to the traditional flat white, this may be the option for you. The Starbucks Honey Almond Milk Flat White offers a sweet honey taste mixed with creamy hints of almond. 

My Opinion

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. This one is very sweet, but the almond flavors bring it back down to earth. So the flavor profile complements well, being on two opposite ends of the spectrum. 

Honey Almond Milk Flat White Nutrition Info

Honey Almond Milk Flat White Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	120
Total Fat	4
Carbohydrates	22
Sugar	18

Honey Almond Milk Flat White Flavor Profile 

Honey Almond Milk Flat White Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Sweet honey
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte

The Starbucks Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte is a sweet treat to satisfy some cravings. If you love a sweet and creamy beverage, this will be a good choice. 

My Opinion

Personally, I found this one to be a bit too sweet for my liking. It’s almost a bit overwhelming at times. But if you’re craving something sweet, this one will likely satisfy that quite well. 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte Nutrition Info

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	180
Total Fat	6
Carbohydrates	32
Sugar	27

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte Flavor Profile 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Creamy and nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Medium

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Frappuccino Blended Beverage

This sweet cold coffee blend is a surefire way to satisfy some cravings. The added nutty flavors from almond milk also provide a good touch. 

My Opinion

Like the previous one, I also found this to be too sweet for my liking. This one is even sweeter, so it wasn’t the perfect choice for me. But some may like it to satisfy those sugar cookie cravings. 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Frappuccino Nutrition Info

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Frappuccino Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	370
Total Fat	13
Carbohydrates	61
Sugar	58

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Frappuccino Flavor Profile 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Frappuccino Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Creamy and nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage

This is a sweet and creamy cold blend. It pairs sweet and nutty flavors all in one with the addition of almond milk. 

My Opinion

Like the previous one, I found this beverage to be too sweet. However, the creamy texture added to this one makes it a bit better. I would definitely opt for this one over the other sugar cookie almond milk options. 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Crème Frappuccino Nutrition Info

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Crème Frappuccino Basic Nutritional Information	Grams (Grande Size)
Calories	310
Total Fat	14
Carbohydrates	45
Sugar	43

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Crème Frappuccino Flavor Profile 

Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Crème Frappuccino Flavor Profile
Primary Flavor Notes	Creamy and sweet
Secondary Flavor Notes	Nutty
Sweetness Level	High
Strength of Coffee Flavor	Low

How to Order Almond Milk Drinks at Starbucks

Starbucks makes adding almond milk to any beverage on the menu easy. All you have to do is tell the barista you would like to substitute almond milk in the drink you ordered. 

The best tip I can give you is to choose beverages where the flavor will complement well with almonds. Each drink listed in this article does that pretty well, so they should be a good starting point. 

I would also say aim for beverages that don’t require added thickness. Things like cappuccinos or lattes that benefit from thicker dairy milk may not be as good with almond milk. 

However, iced lattes and cappuccinos work quite well. The added ice gives those drinks more density, so the thickness of the milk doesn’t matter as much. 

Conclusion

Overall, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with adding almond milk to different Starbucks beverages. 

If you want to switch up your daily cup of coffee, using a milk substitute can help quite a bit. It’s also a great option for those who are vegan or have dietary sensitivities. 

If you’re thinking about adding almond milk to Starbucks coffee, I say go for it! And if you’ve tried any Starbucks beverages with almond milk, leave a comment below. I would enjoy hearing about your experiences as well. 

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