Need a pick-me-up for your busy morning? This French Vanilla Iced Coffee is the perfect grab & go drink. Creamy and delicious, it takes only a few minutes to prep!
I love having my favorite morning routine essentials stocked in the house. Makes for easier mornings! I always have the ingredients for this tasty drink around for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.
The French Vanilla Iced Coffee is chilled and creamy with a light flavor of French vanilla. Sometimes, I sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and it’s just divine.
French Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe
iced coffee
1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (best to do this the night before and store in the fridge)
⅛ cup, vanilla syrup
2 cups ice
Your choice of creamer, to taste
homemade vanilla syrup
¾ cup water
¾ cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon REAL vanilla extract (not imitation)*
**For more intense flavor, substitute vanilla bean seeds (scrap seeds out of pod) for extract
instructions
For vanilla syrup:
Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes, then remove from heat.Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.
For Iced Coffee:
Add ice to insulated cup or your favorite iced coffee glass.
Pour coffee over top, add vanilla syrup and cream to taste.
Now you’re good to go!
It’s an easy & delicious iced coffee and wholesome snack that I can take with me on busy days.
Tips for Super Smooth Iced Coffee!
brew coffee the night before, to chill without watering down
use high quality coffee granules
blend coffee with cream using spoon or stirrer
How do you make coffee taste sweet?
Add ingredients like…
creamer with added flavors, like French Vanilla
Horchata
Spices, like cinnamon or cardamom
Flavored nut milks, like coconut or almond milk
How do you make Starbucks French Vanilla Iced Coffee?
2 cups strongly brewed coffee, cold.
½ cup milk or cream.
2 tablespoons vanilla syrup.
1 cup ice.
Love this flavorful French Vanilla Iced Coffee? Try…
S’MORES COFFEE
CHOCOLATE ICED COFFEE
CINNAMON SPICE LATTE
Continue to Content Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Need a pick-me-up for your busy morning? This French Vanilla Iced Coffee is the perfect grab & go drink.
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Ingredients
Iced Coffee
1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (best to do this the night before and store in the fridge)
⅛ cup, vanilla syrup
2 cups ice
Your choice of creamer, to taste
Homemade Vanilla Syrup*, makes 1 ½ cups prepared
¾ cup water
¾ cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon REAL vanilla extract (not imitation)**
Instructions
For Vanilla Syrup:
Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes, then remove from heat.Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.For Iced Coffee:Add ice to insulated cup or your favorite iced coffee glass.Pour coffee over top, add vanilla syrup and cream to taste.
Notes
*Vanilla syrup keeps in fridge for up to 2 weeks
**For more intense flavor, substitute vanilla bean seeds (scrap seeds out of pod) for extract
