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Just like 30 million American adults, I recently discovered that I’m lactose intolerant. I initially despaired at the potential frustration of ordering my favorite iced coffees or lattes.
That left me with a practical question before I ordered: does Tim Hortons have almond milk?
I checked Tim Hortons’ non-dairy milk options instead of guessing from the menu board.
Key takeaways
Can you ask for almond milk at Tim Hortons?
Yes, it is possible to get almond milk in all American Tim Hortons locations as well as Canadian locations and other countries.
Compared to brand giants like Starbucks, Tim Hortons was late to the dairy-free milk scene, only adding soy milk to the menu in 2014 and then waiting until 2020 to add almond milk, oat milk, and coconut milk.
That wider plant-based lineup makes the menu a little easier to read if you are avoiding dairy and still want a familiar coffee order.
It also gives customers more room to customize drinks without being locked into dairy by default.
What brand of almond milk does Tim Hortons currently use?
The iconic Canadian coffee chain makes a point to serve Silk Almond Beverage from Danone.
In other words, almond milk is not just a vague add-on here. Tim Hortons uses Silk Almond Beverage, and the product is dairy, gluten, lactose, and soy free, as well as vegan.
It still uses almonds, though, so anyone with a nut allergy should treat it separately and choose a different milk alternative.
Tim Hortons almond milk nutritional information
When I look at almond milk in coffee, I start with the label rather than the marketing. For Tim Hortons, the useful details are the calories, sugar, and fat numbers on the Silk product page.
Calories
If you are watching calories, the unsweetened version stands out first. It lists 30 calories per cup.
Sugar
The unsweetened version has no added sugar, while the Original sweetened version contains 7 grams of sugar per serving. That is the kind of difference I actually notice when comparing dairy-free options.
Fat
Both versions list 3 grams of fat per serving, and the label does not show saturated or trans fat.
Tim Hortons almond milk drinks you should try
So what should you ask for if you want almond milk in a hot drink at Tim Hortons?
I usually see it as the easiest swap when I want a familiar coffee without dairy getting in the way.
A few drinks stand out for me:
Tim Hortons also offers soy milk, coconut milk, and oat milk, so almond milk is not the only dairy-free option on the board.
Not every hot beverage can be changed, though.
Drinks that are pre-prepared, such as coffee mocha, French vanilla coffee, and hot chocolate, are made in advance with skim milk, so they are not as flexible as a made-to-order coffee.
FAQs
Can you order just almond milk at Tim Hortons?
You can order a glass of almond milk in store, but that option does not appear on the website.
Does it cost extra to add almond milk to your drink?
The article’s pricing examples list 50 cents in America and 30 cents in Canada.
Can you use Tim Hortons’ almond milk in smoothies?
Smoothies are also off the table if you need them lactose-free, since they are pre-made with skim milk and that milk cannot simply be removed.
Conclusion
Yes, Tim Hortons does have almond milk.
If you need a dairy-free swap, or you just like the slightly nutty taste in coffee, it is an easy option to try in a Tim Hortons drink.
