All 5 Dunkin’ Donuts Milk Options (Dairy and Plant-Based)

As the slogan goes, America runs on Dunkin’…and many Americans prefer milk in their Dunkin’ cups. Whether your go-to Dunkin’ coffee order is a hot and creamy signature latte, a frosty frozen coffee, or a classic cold brew with a splash of your favorite milk, you’ve got several options to choose from when it comes to the type of milk in your drink – five, to be exact. Not as many as Starbucks, but still not bad!

Dairy

1. Skim Milk

2. Whole Milk

3. Cream

Plant-Based

4. Almond Milk

5. Oat Milk

With three types of dairy milk and two types of plant-based milk available on regular rotation, you have several milk options to choose from for almost any drink order at Dunkin’. So if you need help deciding, we’re breaking down each option available at the popular coffee and donut shop: here’s everything you need to know.

Dairy milk options at Dunkin’

The classic dairy-based milks available at Dunkin’ include skim milk, whole milk, and cream. The specific brands that Dunkin’ carries is unclear, and chances are that where they source their dairy milk from will vary based on location.

There are a few key differences between the main types of milk that Dunkin’ offers, as far as how the milk itself is produced and what the nutritional implications are.

Skim milk

Skim milk, which is also commonly known as nonfat milk, is cow’s milk that has had essentially all of its fat content removed. Compared to other cow’s milk products, this is the most mild in flavor and lightest in consistency, but still works well as a tasty addition to hot and cold drinks, whether it’s steamed in a latte or frothed in a cappuccino. 

Whole milk

Whole milk means that the milk is full-fat, with a fat content of 3.25% that comes from natural, unaltered cow’s milk (that percentage is measured by weight). Whole milk is a thick, full-bodied, slightly sweeter choice that makes drinks like a Chai Latte or Frozen Chocolate smooth and creamy. Wherever a beverage is made with milk, whole milk is most likely the default used at Dunkin’ unless you choose another option.

Cream

At different coffee shops, “cream” can indicate different things. Some use heavy cream, which is made up of the fat that’s removed from whole milk. But at Dunkin’ (and Starbucks), the cream option is essentially a half and half or a breve, which is a blend of whole milk and heavy cream. Dunkin’ calls this “light cream” in their ingredient information; while we don’t know the exact ratio Dunkin’ uses to make their cream, we can assume it’s similar to half and half. Because of this, cream is not a milk option for every type of drink on the Dunkin’ menu, but it can be added to coffees and frozen drinks for an extra rich and creamy consistency.

Below is a summary of the three dairy milks available at Dunkin’, indicating their main characteristics and nutritional facts so you can compare and contrast the best option for you.

Type of Milk	Definition	Nutritional Facts  [Per Serving in a Small Latte, ~8oz]
Skim Milk	Milk with all fat removed	Calories: 65 Fat: 0g Carbs: 9g Sugar: 9g Protein: 6g
Whole Milk	Full-fat milk with 3.25% fat	Calories: 115 Fat: 6g Carbs: 9g Sugar: 9g Protein: 6g
Cream	Milk mixed with heavy cream	Calories: 230 Fat: 24g Carbs: 4g Sugar: 4g Protein: 4g

Plant-based milk options at Dunkin’

Certain plant-based milks have come and gone at Dunkin’ – like coconut milk, which the coffee chain discontinued in late 2023 – but two alternative milk options remain steady on the menu: almond milk and oat milk. Both of these plant-based milks are vegan-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, and non-GMO certified. 

Whether you need to avoid dairy for other dietary or health reasons or you simply prefer the taste of plant-based milk, here’s the recap on the brands that Dunkin’ carries.

Almond milk

Almond milk is a non-dairy milk alternative that’s made by soaking almonds in filtered water. At most Dunkin’ locations, you’ll find Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk. This almond milk is not only flavored with vanilla (as well as other natural flavors), but it’s also sweetened with cane sugar. Other ingredients include thickeners like sunflower lecithin and gellan gum. Because almond milk is lightly creamy in consistency and neutral in flavor, it steams well in hot drinks.

Oat milk

Oat milk is a plant-based milk that’s made with whole oats and water. The brand that Dunkin’ uses is Planet Oat Extra Creamy Oatmilk, which is made with ingredients like sunflower oil to enhance its creamy texture. Oat milk is generally a little sweeter and thicker than most plant-based milks, resembling the consistency of typical dairy milk. Because of this, it foams and froths well, so it’s a great option for drinks like lattes and macchiatos, whether hot or iced.

Check out the chart below for a comparison of the top line nutritional facts, ingredient lists, and main benefits of each plant-based milk option available at Dunkin’.

Milk Alternative	Brand	Ingredients	Nutritional Facts [Per Cup]
Almond Milk	Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk	Almondmilk (Water, Almonds) Cane Sugar Calcium Carbonate Natural Flavors Sea Salt Potassium Citrate Sunflower Lecithin Gellan Gum Vitamin A Palmitate Vitamin D2 D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)	Calories: 80 Fat: 2.5g Carbs: 14g Sugars: 13g Protein: 1g
Oat Milk	Planet Oat Extra Creamy Oatmilk	Oatmilk (Filtered Water, Oats) Sunflower Oil Calcium Carbonate Dipotassium Phosphate Guar Gum Sea Salt Sunflower Lecithin Gellan Gum Vitamin A Palmitate Vitamin D2 Riboflavin	Calories: 120 Fat: 3.5g Carbs: 22g Sugars: 5g Protein: 2g