Warm Almond Milk
Learn how to make this creamy and warm, vegan-friendly beverage recipe featuring almond milk, maple, vanilla, and cinnamon. Enjoy a cozy warm almond milk before bed.
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I’m a big fan of drinks like this warming almond milk. Other popular warm drink recipes on The Honour System includes this Golden Milk Latte and this Homemade Spiced Coffee. Yum!
We also love this Eggnog Latte from Burrata and Bubbles. Perfect for the holiday season.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Warm Almond Milk:
Ingredients
- unsweetened almond milk – store-bought or homemade
- vanilla
- maple syrup – or honey!
- cinnamon
Instructions to make this recipe
First, start by gently warming the almond milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat on the stovetop. You want to prevent overheating the milk as it could destroy the nutrients in the almond milk. You don’t want to boil it.
Next, add the flavors by stirring in the vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Finally, remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture into 2 mugs.
Enjoy the almond milk drinks warm. Preferably while cozying up in a warm blanket with a book.
FAQS, Tips + Substitutions
- Can almond milk be heated? Yes! Heating almond milk on the stove over medium-low heat is fine, just don’t bring it to a boiling point as I mentioned above as it could minimize the nutrition… Some use a double boiler but it isn’t required.
- Can you warm up almond milk in the microwave? You can. Pour the desired amount of almond milk into a microwave-safe container or mug and heat it at 15-second intervals and taste until you reach your desired temperature.
- What are the benefits of drinking warm almond milk? Almond milk drink recipes are a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that’s essential for good sleep. Almond milk drinks also contain tryptophan, so the increased intake of this nutrient can have a significant impact on your sleepiness level. This recipe is also low in calories but high in calcium for your bones!
- Substitute any other nut milk like cashew milk for another dairy-free alternative. Also, both Homemade Hemp Milk and oat milk are a substitute for dairy milk. If you aren’t worried about lactose intolerance you can totally substitute cow milk. All of these options will have similar consistency and texture.
- Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mixture for a lactose-free hot chocolate.
More Healthy Hot Beverages
- Chaga Hot Chocolate
- Vegan Bulletproof Coffee
- Warm Golden Milk Latte
- How to Make Spiced Coffee
- Cashew Coffee Creamer – Easy Plant-Based Alternative
**This recipe was originally posted on January 14, 2015, and updated on September 15, 2019, and again on September 27, 2022, with updated recipe notes, writing, and photos.**
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Warm Almond Milk – Easy + Creamy Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat.
- Stir for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Pour into 2 mugs and enjoy warm.
Video
Notes
- Can you warm up almond milk in the microwave? You can. Pour the desired amount of almond milk into a microwave-safe container or mug and heat it at 15-second intervals and taste until you reach your desired temperature.
- Substitute any other nut milk like cashew milk for another dairy-free alternative. Also, both Homemade Hemp Milk and oat milk are a substitute for dairy milk. If you aren’t worried about lactose intolerance you can totally substitute cow milk. All of these options will have similar consistency and texture.
- Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mixture for a lactose-free hot chocolate.
Just tried this tonight, not bad at all! I am used to dairy milk, so it doesn’t taste as “thick” as dairy milk, but it has a really nice flavor! Thank you.
Thanks Tracy! It is pretty cozy tasting.
2 tsps of vanilla is way too much. Yuck. I reduced it back to 1/4 tsp and think it tastes much better. Vanilla flavor still strong but doesn’t knee you in the groin anymore.
Easy and so, so good! Chocolate became a problem for me, and hot cocoa was one of my favorite winter things. I thought there had to be a vegan warm milk alternative. There is. This is it. Thank you!
Isn’t it just the best?? I also love it with coconut milk. Thanks for the great comment Wendy! I wish you a warm and comforting winter season. 🙂
This was so good! I didn’t have almond milk, so I used hot water and almond butter. Yummy stuff.
I love that you improvised! 🙂
This was delicious! I’m trying to break my afternoon coffee habit and I think this is just what I needed. Just feels good to sit down with a warm drink 🙂
Omgsh I know EXACTLY what you mean. I am trying to cut down on coffee too! This is a great idea for a substitute. Super comforting and no caffeine jitters. 🙂 Thanks, Amber!
Was looking for warm almond milk recipes and found this. Just made it. So lovely.
Thanks Emily!! Isn’t it just the BEST! I love it this time of year in cloudy Vancouver. Thanks again. 🙂
Came across your site whilst searching for hot almond milk recipes (my brain and taste buds were stuck on vegan hot cocoa). Having only almond milk and maple syrup, I had to give it a shot. YUM!! Can’t wait to get some vanilla and cinnamon to make it to spec. Thank you for sharing!
Mark
Hey Mark! My pleasure. So glad you enjoyed! And yes, that vanilla and cinnamon will really make it memorable. Thanks for the comment. 🙂
This is excellent! My super picky kids even said they like mommy’s warm milk better than daddy’s!
I love getting the thumbs up from picky kids!! Best endorsement ever. Thanks so much Stephanie! 🙂
I just can’t wait to try this! Since it doesn’t have caffeine, it really will be a perfect little late-night treat when I cuddle in to watch a movie or read a good book! Ah – I can picture it now! Honestly, though – I may just have to go make this ASAP – it looks way too good to wait until evening! Can’t wait to share this great idea – definitely pinning! Stay warm, friend – and keep these inspired ideas coming! 😀
Thanks Shelley! I agree that there is no need to wait until night time. Enjoy whenever the feeling strikes you! 🙂