Description
Iced coffee with creamy plant-based milk, natural sweeteners, and optional flavor enhancers such as vanilla, cinnamon, or apple cider vinegar. This refreshing, energizing beverage is customizable and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Freshly brewed coffee, strong – 1 cup
- Plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy) – 1/2 cup
- Natural sweetener (agave syrup natural, maple syrup natural, or date syrup natural) – 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Ice cubes – as needed
Optional Flavor Enhancers
- Vanilla extract natural – 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon powder or cinnamon syrup natural – a pinch or 1 teaspoon
- Apple cider vinegar – a small dash
Instructions
- Brew Your Coffee: Prepare a strong batch of coffee using your preferred brewing method. Ensure the coffee is strong enough to retain flavor when iced.
- Cool the Coffee: Allow the brewed coffee to come to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes until fully chilled. This helps prevent ice from melting quickly and diluting the drink.
- Prepare Your Glass: Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice cubes to keep your coffee cold and refreshing.
- Add Milk and Sweetener: Pour in your choice of plant-based milk and stir in the natural sweetener to taste, balancing the coffee’s bitterness and adding creaminess.
- Combine and Mix: Pour the chilled coffee over the milk and sweetener mixture. Stir well to blend flavors and chill evenly.
- Optional Flavor Boost: Add a splash of vanilla extract natural, cinnamon powder or syrup natural, or a dash of apple cider vinegar to enhance complexity and unique flavors.
Notes
- Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays to prevent dilution in future iced coffee.
- Opt for darker roast coffee for a bolder flavor.
- Add sweetener gradually and taste as you go to reach your preferred sweetness.
- Shake iced coffee in a sealed jar before serving for a frothy texture.
- Experiment with different plant-based milks like oat or cashew to find your favorite creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: iced coffee, plant-based milk, natural sweetener, vegan coffee, refreshing drink, cold coffee
