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    Perfect Vegan Iced Coffee

    Published Mar 15, 2019 · Updated Jun 24, 2019 · 2 Comments

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    Vegan Iced Coffee

    Vegan iced coffee is a total staple for the warmer months. I love my coffee to be strong, slightly sweet, and creamy. Thanks to the overnight cold brew method, this iced coffee will not be a weak, watered down mess.

    A glass cup of iced coffee

    Overnight Vegan Iced Coffee

    Ahh, that first sip of the perfect iced coffee is just heaven, isn't it?

    I love a classic cup of hot coffee in the morning to soothe my soul and get me ready for the day - but iced coffee is such a delicious treat. Especially during these humid, southern summers.

    Making iced coffee at home is so much more cost effective than stopping at Starbucks every afternoon. Don't get me wrong, I love a grande coconut milk iced vanilla latte if I am out and about. And, my son and I like having "Starbucks Dates" after a trip to the library or grocery store. His drink of choice is always the strawberry frappucino made with almond milk.

    But buying expensive coffee is certainly not on my to-do list every time I am craving a cold treat.

    How to Make Iced Coffee

    I used to make iced coffee by brewing hot coffee, pouring it into a mason jar, and sticking it in the fridge to cool.

    And while this worked, once I tried the overnight cold brew method, I changed my ways pretty quick.

    Why? 1) Iced cold brew just tastes better and 2) Cold brew is significantly less acidic than hot coffee. If you have a sensitive stomach like me, less acid is always the goal.

    A jar with coffee grounds, water being poured in

    The method is fairly simple. You will need coffee grounds, filtered water, a jar or container, and a way to filter out the coffee grounds the next day.

    The first step is to add coffee and water to a jar. Shake it up and leave it in the fridge overnight.

    The next morning, you will need to filter out the coffee grounds. I choose to double filter. First, I run it through a fine mesh strainer . Then, I pour the coffee through an actual coffee filter.

    Coffee filtered over a jar

    Another option for straining the coffee is using a cheesecloth. Personally, I just don't like having to wash out a cheesecloth when I'd rather go straight to sippin' on an iced coffee! But if you don't want to double filter, a cheesecloth is the best option.

    Vegan Iced Coffee Creamer Options

    • Silk Almond Creamer
    • Soy milk
    • Nut milk (like almond or cashew)
    • Canned coconut milk
    • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Creamer

    Vegan Iced Coffee Flavor Ideas

    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, etc.
    • Vanilla extract
    • Vanilla Syrup (recipe below!)
    • Chocolate Syrup (recipe below!)
    • Date syrup
    A glass cup of iced coffee

    Vegan Iced Coffee

    Karissa Besaw
    Overnight cold brew method for vegan iced coffee.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Brew time 12 hrs
    Total Time 12 hrs 10 mins
    Course Drink
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 3
    Calories 5 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup coffee grounds
    • 3 cups cold water flitered
    • ice or frozen coffee cubes
    • vegan milk or creamer of choice

    Vanilla Syrup for Vanilla Iced Coffee

    • ½ cup organic sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Chocolate Syrup for an Iced Mocha

    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder

    Instructions
     

    Iced Coffee

    • In a large jar or container, shake together the coffee grounds and water.
    • Let sit overnight in the fridge.
    • Strain out the coffee grounds by using a fine mesh strainer, coffee filter, or a cheesecloth.
    • Prep your flavor syrup of choice.
    • Assemble your iced coffee! Add ice, coffee, syrup, and vegan milk of choice. Sip away! Consider using a reusable straw instead of a plastic one.

    Vanilla Syrup

    • On medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small pot. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the heat.
    • Stir in the vanilla extract and let cool completely.
    • Store in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks.

    Chocolate Syrup

    • In a small pot, warm the maple syrup on low heat. Once warm, whisk in the cocoa powder until fully dissolved.
    • Remove from heat and store in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks.

    Notes

    For a dark, rich coffee I recommend using french roast. My favorite is Newman's Own French Roast. 
    TIP: Freeze coffee into ice cube molds to keep your coffee strong! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 2mgSugar: 1g
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    1. Scarlett says

      June 01, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love this!! Where are those glasses from?

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        June 05, 2020 at 8:05 am

        I think I purchased them from World Market!

        Reply

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