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    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

    Published: Jun 20, 2016 · Modified: Jun 25, 2022 by annabanana · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    If you are coffee lover, we have soooooo much to talk about! I genuinely do not remember what life was like before I've started drinking coffee. I do, however, remember trying it for the first time. Mum is a coffee fan number 1, so it wasn't very difficult to be tempted to try this brown/ sometimes blackest of the black of juices. And let me tell you... I was disgusted! How can anyone in the right state of mind be drinking this bitter, stinky, warm and dark, mud like water??? Ohhh, how little I knew back then...

     

    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

     

    It didn't took long until I was caffeine addict, I think it's started in high school, before final exams were taking place, and all what I was feeling like doing was snoozing instead of studying. Watching the whole of my family enjoying gigantic cups of freshly brewed coffee every day probably had something to do with it as well. A day in our house starts with a cup of coffee. The smell of it would wake me up every morning, then seeing my parents and brothers with a cuppa of steaming, fresh brew, convinced me to give it a go. And I never looked back since.

     

    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

     

    This was just the beginning of my caffeine adventures. Back then, we were using whole bean coffee and coffee grinder (the noise that thing made! jeeeeezzzzzz!), but then for some reason, trying to go with the spirit of time I guess, mum decided to switched to instant coffee. She quickly regretted that decision, as one of my brothers was using about 4 spoons of it in one go, at least 5 times a day. I swear he had caffeine in his veins instead of blood back then! According to him, instant coffee was not as strong as whole bean. So mum started buying both, keeping everyone happy, as she always does.

     

    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

     

    After this, I discovered the joy of drinking espresso. As I have strange tendency of never finishing my drinks (it drives everyone nuts, but I can't help it, I've got a 'thing' for not finishing drinks, that's all), this was perfect solution. Just one or two sips and you are done with the whole thing! And the buzz!!! Did I mention the buzz??? I was ready to pick up bloody mountains after one single espresso! After building tolerance to this devilishly strong beverage, I decided to double it up, and doppio become my new best friend.

    Conveniently, I was working as a barmaid in the restaurant and had an easy access to this ginormous coffee machine, so this is where I was spending most of my time, by the coffee machine, topping up on doppios all day long (thinking about it now, I would probably limit the consumption of them). But ohhh boy, I did like my coffee to be strong back then. I'm more of the 'strong but smooth' nowadays, I like my coffee to have a foam, but not too much, it still has to be strong, but not espresso strong, and it has to be a perfect combination and proportion of coffee, milk and sugar. That's why, I'm normally the one making coffee for myself, not because I don't trust the others to make it (OK, I don't), but because I'm so particular about how I like it.

     

    Iced Coffee with Vanilla and Cinnamon

     

    I do not have one of the fancy coffee machines at home. I do not see the point, and to be totally honest, I think it's probably for my own safety, as it's been proved in the past, that when faced with the coffee machine, I will not leave it alone until it will run out of coffee. Caffettiera coffee is my choice at home. But I do go through quite a lot of instant, freeze dried stuff as well. But we all know that drinking a hot coffee can be a bit challenging when it is quite warm outside (it doesn't happen often over here, but on these rare occasions...), and that's why you should try this recipe. Perfect for summer days, ideal to sip outside, delicious, sweet, with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and chocolate...do I need to go on about it any more? If you are a true coffee fan, do not underestimate the power of iced coffee!

     

    Delicious Iced Vanilla Bean Coffee

     

    You will have to prepare ice cubes in a small advance, and if you prefer, you can make your own almond milk, but it works just as well with the shop version. Add some chocolate on top of it, and you are on a stairway to coffee heaven. You may get addicted to this stuff! So just remember that I did warn you...

     

    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

     

    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee
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    Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

    Must try for all the coffee lovers. Delicious and easy to prepare vanilla bean iced coffee. Diary free healthier alternative to ordinary iced coffee.
    Prep Time4 mins
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 463kcal
    Author: Anna Banana

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
    • ⅓ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 tbs agave nectar you can use maple syrup too
    • 1 cup freshly brewed coffee cooled (freeze dried or full bean, your choice)
    • dark chocolate optional

    Chocolate sauce (optional)

    • 2 tablespoon . cocoa
    • 2 tablespoon . coconut oil
    • 2 tablespoon . agave nectar or maple syrup
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    Instructions

    • Prepare ice cubes in advance by pouring freshly brewed, cooled coffee into ice cubes molds and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
    • In a blender, mix together almond milk with agave, vanilla bean and cinnamon until combined.
    • Fill the glass/ jar with coffee ice cubes and pour milk over them.
    • Top up with chocolate sauce and grated chocolate.

    Chocolate sauce

    • In a small pan, melt coconut oil over a small heat, add cocoa and mix until well combined.
    • Add agave nectar and stir well, boil for another minute or until smooth texture.
    • Top up with chocolate sauce and grated chocolate.

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 463kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!
    Yummy Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee. You will fall in love with it!Vanilla Bean Iced Coffee

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    Comments

    1. Georgie

      June 22, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      Definitely gonna try this.. coffee and vanilla is my favourite combo.
      Can I ask, is the cooled coffee just for the ice cubes or does this get blended as well?

      Reply
      • annabanana

        June 22, 2016 at 7:33 pm

        Hey Georgie! Awwww that makes me happy! And yayy! Another fan of vanilla and coffee duo! 🙂 I've used cooled coffee just for ice cubes, but I guess you could also blend some of the cooled coffee into it as well! Hope you will enjoy it! X

        Reply
    2. Melissa @ Vegan Huggs

      June 22, 2016 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks so dreamy! Perfect for those summer mornings! Love those ice cubes 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        June 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks Melissa! Couldn't agree more 🙂 Glad you like it!X

        Reply
    3. Bethany @ athletic avocado

      June 21, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      This coffee is epic! vanilla+ ice coffee+ coffee ice cubes is an incredible combo! Love this recipe <3

      Reply
      • annabanana

        June 21, 2016 at 8:03 pm

        Hey Bethany! Thank you so much! I'm super happy to hear that you like it! And couldn't agree more! The combo is da bomb! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sweet Treats by Dani

      June 21, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      I am trying to cut down on coffee, but this looks sooo tempting!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        June 21, 2016 at 10:33 pm

        Hey Dani! Ohh, give it a go and hopefully you will change your mind! 😉 I know I could not live without my coffee juice, especially in this form! 🙂 xxx

        Reply
    5. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

      June 20, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      I love iced coffee, much better than warm actually! And with vanilla bean and cinnamon...yes please! Chocolate sauce too?! Bring it on! This is a perfect summer beverage <3

      Reply
      • annabanana

        June 20, 2016 at 8:16 pm

        Yayy Natalie! Glad to hear from another coffee loverrr! I still can't get over your latest milkshake ? EPIC. X

        Reply

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