Description
Refreshing iced coffee recipes featuring smooth espresso or strong brewed coffee combined with creamy plant-based milk and natural sweeteners, perfect for a cool and energizing pick-me-up any time of day.
Ingredients
Coffee Base
- Freshly brewed strong coffee or double espresso shot
- Ice cubes
Milk & Creaminess
- Almond milk (plant-based), oat milk (plant-based), or coconut milk (plant-based)
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- Maple syrup (natural), agave syrup (natural), or coconut sugar
- Vanilla extract (natural)
Instructions
- Brew Your Coffee: Start by brewing a strong batch of coffee or a double espresso shot. Let it cool slightly, or for best results, prepare your coffee ahead of time and refrigerate it.
- Sweeten It Naturally: While the coffee is still warm, stir in your preferred natural sweetener like maple syrup (natural) or agave syrup (natural) to ensure it dissolves completely.
- Add Vanilla Extract (natural): Incorporate a splash of vanilla extract (natural) to bring cozy notes that complement the coffee’s boldness.
- Pour Over Ice: Fill a glass generously with ice cubes and pour your sweetened coffee over the top to chill instantly.
- Stir in Plant-Based Milk: Finish by pouring your choice of plant-based milk for creaminess and giving it a good stir to blend all elements perfectly.
Notes
- Use strong coffee to avoid dilution from ice cubes.
- Cool coffee fully before pouring over ice to maintain flavor.
- Sweeten the coffee while it is still warm for even dissolution.
- Freeze leftover coffee into ice cubes to prevent watering down.
- Experiment with different plant-based milk blends for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: iced coffee, plant-based milk, natural sweetener, cold coffee drink, vegan coffee, refreshing beverage
