Dairy-Free Drinks for the Holidays

Holiday time is filled with fun, family, great food, and delicious drinks. Festive sugary 
drinks are a staple of holiday time, and bring back fond memories of the people who 
drink them year after year. For some however, the presence of dairy in holiday drinks 
can be a point of exclusion, in that some people can’t have foods containing dairy 
products. If you are unable to have dairy, or you are simply looking for a vegan 
alternative, the following holiday drinks are for you.   

Almond Milk Smoothie

The first drink that is going to be covered on this list is one that most people should 
probably know about. Almond milk is an excellent replacement for dairy milk, and is 
known to be healthier than soy based alternatives, and leave far less of a carbon 
footprint. A smoothie can include a multitude of fruits and vegetables depending on your 
taste that day. One great smoothie can have banana, 2 tablespoons of honey, 
cinnamon sprinkles and a topping of nuts and roasted oats. 

Chamomile Latte with Cinnamon and Maple

For hundreds of years, chamomile has been used by people in various cultures to calm 
the nerves and cure an upset stomach. That makes it an excellent drink for holiday time, 
which can become busy with family and events. It’s practically a snap to make, just 
make a strong cup of tea by placing extra bags in the hot water to steep, remove the 
bags, place the tea back on a boil, then add your preferred vegetable milk like almond 
or cashew milk. Stir in a ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of maple syrup 
while stirring or whisking and remove from heat. 

Mint N Chip Smoothie

The tastes of mint and chocolate will go hand in hand until the sun burns out, so you 
know how much more they will fit in during the festive holiday months. The vegetables 
and herbs in this smoothie can deliver antioxidants while it helps your metabolism and 
aids in digestion. All you have to do is boil a half cup of water, steep mint tea and chill 
so that you can blend in some spinach, a banana (preferably frozen), fresh mint leaves, 
almond milk, 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds, some ice cubes, and top it with some non-
dairy chocolate for a great healthy treat!




