Description
This refreshing iced coffee recipe combines bold brewed coffee with creamy plant-based milk and natural flavorings to create a perfectly balanced, energizing chill. Easy to customize with various spices and sweeteners, it is ideal for any time of day and perfect for hot weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee, cooled
Flavorings and Sweeteners
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (natural) or agave nectar (natural)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- Optional spices: pinch of cinnamon powder or cardamom powder
Milk and Ice
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond or oat recommended)
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Start by brewing your favorite coffee strong and fresh. Coffee that is a bit bolder holds up well when chilled and mixed with milk. Let the coffee cool completely before use.
- Sweeten and Flavor: In a serving glass, add your natural sweetener and vanilla extract (natural). Pour in the cooled coffee and stir well to blend all ingredients smoothly.
- Add Plant-Based Milk: Pour your choice of plant-based milk over the coffee mixture to add creaminess without overpowering the bold coffee flavor. Stir gently to combine.
- Ice It Up: Top the glass with plenty of ice cubes to chill the drink perfectly. For an extra frosty experience, freeze plant-based milk cubes and use them instead of regular ice cubes.
Notes
- Brew strong coffee to prevent dilution when ice melts.
- Allow coffee to cool completely before mixing to avoid quick ice melt.
- Use creamy plant-based milk like oat or cashew for richer texture.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by starting with less sweetener.
- Freeze coffee or plant-based milk in ice trays for slow-melting cubes that maintain flavor.
- Serve with garnishes such as cinnamon sprinkle, orange peel twist, or coffee beans for aroma and presentation.
- Store leftover iced coffee in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Freeze leftover brewed coffee in ice cube trays for future use, preventing dilution.
- Reheat leftover coffee without ice or plant-based milk if a warm beverage is desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: iced coffee, plant-based milk, vegan coffee, dairy free iced coffee, refreshing drink, cold coffee, natural sweetener
