Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe
A smooth, refreshing cold coffee blend with natural vanilla sweetness and creamy texture. Brewed to perfection in under 10 minutes, this café-style drink adapts to your preferences and balances rich espresso with vanilla for a flawless finish.
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Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 8-12 oz strong brewed coffee (freshly cooled)
- 1 tablespoon non-alcoholic vanilla syrup or pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cold whole or 2% milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- Ice cubes to fill and chill
- Optional: 1-2 tsp sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Brew coffee using your preferred method (espresso, French press, or pour-over)
- Allow coffee to cool to room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Fill a large glass with ice cubes
- Pour cooled coffee over the ice
- Add vanilla flavoring and milk
- Stir gently and adjust sweetness if needed
- Serve immediately with added garnish if desired
Notes
For cold brew version, steep coffee grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours instead
Substitute milk with any non-dairy option (almond, soy, oat)
Store unused cold brew in an airtight container up to 24 hours
Substitute milk with any non-dairy option (almond, soy, oat)
Store unused cold brew in an airtight container up to 24 hours
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g