In one embodiment, a method comprises adding ingredients (40) to a mixing chamber, the ingredients comprising: one or more non-dairy first ingredients； one or more second ingredients operable to facilitate Maillard browning reactions； and one or more third ingredients selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, vitamins, minerals, flavors, functional ingredients, salts, antioxidants, sugar, and water. The method also comprises mixing to yield a mixture having the ingredients dispersed substantially evenly throughout. The method further comprises processing the mixture to yield a non-dairy beverage.
