Vegan Iced Coffee | Iced Latte
Vegan Iced Coffee Recipe to make the best homemade Vegan Iced latte! This easy, dairy free cold coffee recipe is plant based and lactose free, and makes a creamy iced coffee latte with a frothy texture that tastes better than a cafe. You can make this quick sugar free, vegan iced latte recipe for an instant, gut friendly caffeine boost that saves you a trip to Starbucks.
Iced coffee is a favorite for summers and this best cold coffee recipe is plant-based and lactose-free. This homemade coffee turns out creamy and frothy without dairy milk. its sugar-free too). It tastes amazing and will save your money and trip to Starbucks.
You’ll enjoy a frothy cold coffee that tastes even better than what you get at cafes, and this will also save your wallet and trip to Starbucks. Whether you’re cutting dairy or looking for a healthy preservative free alternative to store bought cold coffee, this vegan cold coffee recipe is a keeper when you want an instant caffeine boost or a decaf coffee like me.
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Iced Coffee?
- Dairy free: If milk makes you bloat, this lactose-free coffee will not trigger your tummy. Instead it’s gut friendly and is perfect for vegan diet too.
- No added preservatives: This recipe does not use any store-bought non-dairy milk, except the coffee powder, its all homemade goodness.
- Naturally sweetened: Just one date adds enough natural sweetness along with the fibers.
- Smooth frothy texture: Without any milk products, the coffee still feels like a frothy Starbucks dream on a budget!
- Easy to make: The process is minimal and you need a handful of pantry ingredients. Plus, no fancy equipment is needed.
Ingredients For Making Vegan Iced Latte & Smart Swaps
- Almonds: For our creamy dairy free base and adds healthy fats too! If you are having blanched almonds you can use them too! For more options you can get soaked cashews to make it more creamy or oats for a budget-friendly and nut-free option.
- Dates: For the natural sweetness. Maple syrup, Agave or Coconut sugar can be used too.
- Coffee Powder: Instant or cold brew is your preference. If short on time? then you can opt for instant coffee powder.
- Cinnamon: Just a little will add a warm aromatic punch.
- Water: Is needed for making a smooth blend. Skip this, if already using almond, cashew, soy or oat milk
- Ice cubes: So our iced coffee stays cold!
Exact ingredient measurements are given in the recipe card.
How to make Vegan Iced coffee Recipe: step by step
This quick vegan iced coffee recipe is best for busy mornings and easy to make!
Prep the Almonds
- For prep, I had soaked the almonds overnight. The next morning, I drained the water and peeled off the skins for a smoother blend.
If you are short on time, instead of soaking almonds take almonds and water in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or a minute. Rinse under cold water, peel and use them.
BLEND
- Toss the almonds along with a pitted date, coffee powder either espresso or decaf? its your choice, I personally use decaf, cinnamon powder and 1/2 cup water.
- Now, blend everything until smooth and blend again with more water until it gets light and frothy for a better and smoother texture.
serve
- Fill the serving glass with a lot of ice cubes and pour your frothy coffee into it and enjoy this dairy free sugar free coffee treat!
Tips To Make it Better
- Soaking the almonds for at least 3 hours or overnight brings a difference in the texture and easy blending.
- Yes, popping the skin can feel a little extra but its better to avoid grittiness and get a silky finish.
- Always add water in portions and blend in stages to get a better idea of consistency
- You can strain the entire blend in a fine mesh or nut milk bag to get an ultra smooth texture.
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Fun Twists to Try!
- Mocha Iced Coffee: Toss in some cacao powder for a choco boom.
- High Protein Iced Coffee You can blend your favorite plant based protein powder to make it work harder for you!
- Nutella Dream: Just swap the almonds with Hazelnuts, along with cocoa.
Prep and Store
- You can make this Vegan Iced coffee ahead (minus the ice) and chill it in the refrigerator for upto 3 days. Just shake and pour when you like.
- If you have leftover iced coffee, pour into ice tray and freeze. Use these cold coffee cubes for future frozen frappes.
FAQs
Is this iced coffee Kid friendly?
Not exactly but occasionally if you want, use decaf and cut the coffee in half.
Which is better for making iced coffee? Instant or ground
For a fuller flavor ground coffee and when no time instant coffee powder is the best option!
Do I need A high speed blender to make coffee with almonds?
It would be surely be a better! but a regular blender is also okay too, just blend for longer time for the smoothness.
Can I double the batch and store it?
Yes! this iced coffee can last in fridge for 3 days. When ready to drink, shake it or stir well before pouring. A bit of natural separation is totally normal.
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Vegan Iced Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 almonds soaked overnight, peeled for smoothness
- 1 date pitted, for natural sweetness
- 1 tsp coffee powder espresso or decaf, based on preference
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder adds warmth and subtle spice
- 1 cup water start with ½ cup for blending, add 1/2 to adjust frothiness
- Ice cubes enough to fill serving glass to the top, for serving
Instructions
Prep the Almonds
- For prep, I had soaked the almonds overnight. The next morning, I drained the water and peeled off the skins.
Blend
- Toss the almonds along with a pitted date, coffee powder (whether espresso or decaf? its your choice, I personally use decaf), cinnamon powder and 1/2 cup water.
- Now, blend everything until smooth and blend again with more water until it gets light and frothy.
serve
- Fill the serving glass with a lot of ice cubes and pour your frothy coffee into it and enjoy this dairy-free sugar-free coffee treat!
This is one of my favourites these days. Do give this one a try!
This worked exactly as written.Loved that Vegan coffee can be made without milk even without plant milk.Thanks for the recipe.