Not the anticipated start to November with the temperatures plunging but we can only assume the weather lady heard that Dunkin’s Holiday Menu was beginning on the first!
And a fun fact… it’s also World Vegan Day (November 1st).
Let’s get into Dunkin’s holiday menu. Is it new and fresh? Do we have any returners from last year? Most importantly, are any of the menu items vegan? And if not, can they be modified?
Dunkin’s 2023 Holiday Menu
- Toasted White Chocolate Iced Signature Latte
- Triple Chocolate Muffin
- Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte
- Loaded Hashbrowns
- Cookie Butter Cold Brew
- Holiday Donuts
- Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee
What is NOT Vegan?
…and cannot be modified to make vegan.
- Toasted White Chocolate Iced Signature Latte (dairy is in the white chocolate swirl syrup)
- Triple Chocolate Muffin (contains egg & dairy)
- Loaded Hashbrowns (technically can be modified–just order hashbrowns; the loaded hashbrowns contain dairy)
- Holiday Donuts (contain egg & dairy)
Side note –> I also want to add that Dunkin’s Hot Chocolate is NOT vegan. They use a hot chocolate powder that contains dairy.
What is Vegan-Friendly at Dunkin’ for the 2023 Holiday Season?
…or can be modified.
Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte
The Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte is NOT vegan as-is. In its original form, it automatically comes with skim milk, whipped cream and a topping that all contain dairy.
HOW TO ORDER VEGAN:
Order an iced or hot Latte with Peppermint Mocha Swirl and your choice of non-dairy milk (oat, almond or coconut). The original has Peppermint Mocha Swirl Syrup AND the Mocha Swirl Syrup. Order however you would like. 😉
The ingredients will be your choice of non-dairy milk +
Brewed Espresso Coffee; Peppermint Mocha Flavored Swirl Syrup: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Cocoa processed with alkali, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Salt
Dunkin’s Peppermint Mocha Swirl is one of Ryan’s favorite flavors (the other being Mocha Swirl). His typical order is a Coffee with Peppermint Mocha Swirl and Oat Milk.
Cookie Butter Cold Brew with Cream
The Cookie Butter Cold Brew with Cream is NOT vegan as-is. In its original form, it has a Cookie Butter Flavored Cold Foam that contains dairy and a cookie topping.
HOW TO ORDER VEGAN:
Order a Cold Brew with Brown Sugar Cookie Syrup and your choice of non-dairy milk (oat, almond or coconut).
The ingredients will be your choice of non-dairy milk +
Cold Brew Coffee: Steeped 100% Arabica Coffee, Brown Sugar Cookie Flavored Syrup: Brown Sugar, Water, Invert Sugar, Molasses, Contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)
–> I want to note that your experience with this drink will be different than those that get it in its original form since they are getting the cold foam that is also flavored with cookie butter and a cookie topping. You can always ask for an extra shot of the brown sugar cookie syrup if you get it one time and think it could use more flavoring.
I personally do not like a lot of sweetness in my coffee drinks so I liked it as-is. It is subtle though. Ryan wasn’t a fan because it was too subtle for him.
Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee
This is a NEW drink for 2023 and it is accidentally vegan as-is!! It’s a simple iced coffee with oat milk and the limited-time holiday syrup, Brown Sugar Cookie Flavored Syrup.
The Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee comes with:
Brewed Arabica Coffee; Oatmilk: Oatmilk (Filtered Water, Oats), Sunflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dipotassium Phosphate (Stabilizer), Guar Gum, Sea Salt, Sunflower Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and Vitamin B12; Brown Sugar Cookie Flavored Syrup: Brown Sugar, Water, Invert Sugar, Molasses, Contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative); Vanilla Flavor: Natural Flavors, Fruit Juice For Color.
Brown Sugar Oat Iced Latte
If you would like to order the Brown Sugar Cookie Flavored Syrup in a latte with oat milk, this is an easy request. While Dunkin’ is not advertising a Brown Sugar Oat Iced Latte for the holidays, it is showing on their allergen/ingredient guide, which means it’s on their menu.
Other Holiday Drink Options
Vanilla Cold Brew
Order a Cold Brew with a Vanilla flavor syrup and your choice of non-dairy milk (oat, almond or coconut).
Hazelnut Latte
Order a Latte with Hazelnut flavor and your choice of non-dairy milk (oat, almond or coconut).
Chai Latte
Order a Chai Latte with your choice of non-dairy milk (oat, almond or coconut).
Hot Teas
Dunkin’ isn’t exactly known for its teas so if you were not aware, you can always get a hot tea.
Vegan Food Options
- Avocado Toast
- Bagels: Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, Everything & Sesame. Order with NO cream cheese. It should not automatically come with it but we have received info that some locations automatically add it.
- English Muffin
- Hash Browns
In Conclusion…
Dunkin’ did not make any stars light up with their returners (unless you’re like Ryan… he loves that peppermint mocha) but what we do appreciate is that they have at least 1 dairy-free, accidentally vegan, drink on the 2023 holiday lineup. 🙂
Happy Holiday’s!
