How To Make Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe At Home - Sweetly Cakes

Indulge in a 3-minute vanilla iced coffee recipe that's not only quick but also incredibly refreshing! If you're a coffee lover seeking a delightful caffeine fix, this one's for you.

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• Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients you need
• How to Make Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe
• Vanilla Iced latte version
• Tips for this recipe
• Variations & Substitutions
• Recipe Questions
• More Iced Drink Recipes
• Vanilla Iced coffee

Vanilla iced coffee is a cool and natural beverage made by blending cold brew coffee with ice cubes and a touch of vanilla extract for a simple and refreshing taste.

This delightful beverage combines the rich flavor of black coffee with a touch of sweetness from vanilla flavoring. After brewing a strong cup of coffee and allowing it to cool, you can pour it over ice cubes. For a creamy variation, you can also add milk, turning it into an iced vanilla latte.

And if you're the kind of person who likes to start every day with a good cup of coffee in the morning, then this vanilla iced coffee recipe is perfect for you! It's the perfect drink to get your caffeine fix and still be refreshed this summer.

Why you'll love this recipe

• Quick & Easy: Ready in under 3 minutes for those on the go.
• Cost-effective: Save money compared to coffee shop prices.
• Natural Ingredients: You control the quality and freshness.
• Refreshing & Energizing: A delightful caffeine boost on hot days.

Ingredients you need

You need these ingredients to make this iced vanilla coffee:

• Coffee: espresso coffee (coffee beans), filter coffee, instant coffee, in short, the one you usually like to make.
• Ice cubes: Ice will inevitably dilute the taste of coffee and if you are afraid of not getting your coffee shot, then you can make an extra strong coffee by reducing the amount of liquid or just make coffee ice cubes.
• Sugar: the one you usually use in your coffee, here I use a natural sugar, maple syrup that you can replace by honey or a simple syrup.
• Milk: as an option you can use 2% milk, whole milk or plant-based milk like my homemade almond milk recipe.
• Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract, a vanilla bean infused in hot coffee, or store-bought vanilla syrup (or make your own vanilla syrup see below how to make it)

How to Make Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe

Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Brew coffee and add the sugar and vanilla extract, then leave to cool completely.

Step 2: Fill a large glass with ice cubes and add sugar and vanilla extract.

Step 3: Pour in the sweetened iced coffee and stir with a large teaspoon.

Enjoy your vanilla iced coffee!

Vanilla Iced latte version

The addition of milk sweetens the taste of the black coffee and brings out the vanilla flavor, even more, making your drink more delicious.

• Pour the milk into your tall glass containing the ice and brewed coffee.
• Stir with a large spoon.
• Enjoy!

Tips for this recipe

• Strong Brewed Coffee: Start with good-quality coffee beans to ensure the best flavor in your vanilla iced coffee."
• Cold Brew Option: Consider cold brewing your coffee for a smoother, less acidic taste.
• Coffee ice cubes: Use ice cubes made from coffee to avoid dilution and enhance the coffee flavor.
• Creamy Latte Twist: For a latte version, use a combination of half cream and half milk. This blend adds a rich and velvety texture to your vanilla iced coffee.

Variations & Substitutions

• Mocha Iced Coffee: Add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
• Caramel Vanilla Iced Coffee: Drizzle caramel sauce over the vanilla iced coffee for a sweet caramel flavor.
• Vanilla Chai Iced Coffee: Mix in chai tea concentrate for a spicy, aromatic blend.
• Dairy-Free: Replace dairy milk and cream with almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a lactose-free option.
• Sugar-Free: Use a sugar substitute like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener if you prefer a sugar-free version.
• Decaf Coffee: If you want to reduce caffeine, use decaffeinated coffee instead of regular coffee.
• Whipped Topping: Substitute whipped cream with coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free alternative.

Recipe Questions

Can Iced Coffee Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes, iced coffee can be made ahead of time, and you can simply serve it with ice cubes when you're ready to drink it.

Can You Use Hot Brewed Coffee for Iced Coffee?

Yes, you can use hot brewed coffee for iced coffee by letting it cool and then adding ice.

How to make homemade vanilla syrup?

To make homemade vanilla syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar, add vanilla beans or extract, simmer, cool, and strain if necessary.

More Iced Drink Recipes

• Iced Chai Latte
• Homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Dalgona Iced Coffee

I hope you love this vanilla iced coffee recipe. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

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Description

Recipe for vanilla iced coffee made with ice cubes, espresso coffee, sugar, vanilla flavor and optional milk

Ingredients

• 1 Espresso coffee - 60 ml 
• Ice cubes
• 1 tsp. sugar - or maple syrup
• ½ tsp. Vanilla extract
• about ⅓ cup Milk

Instructions

1. Make your usual coffee and let it cool completely.
2. Fill a large glass with ice cubes.
3. Add the sugar and vanilla extract or stir directly into the coffee.
4. Pour the cooled coffee into the glass.
5. Optionally add milk, stir and enjoy!

Equipment

Espresso machine

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• Prep Time: 3 minutes
• Category: Drink, beverage, latte, coffee
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 glass
• Calories: 107
• Sugar: 16.8 g
• Sodium: 105.7 mg
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 16.9 g
• Protein: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 4.9 mg