Instant coffee unfortunately has a bit of a bad reputation in the coffee world. These dried coffee grounds are instantly dismissed with claims that they’re only capable of making overly bitter, disappointing brew. That’s not always the case, however. Nowadays, there are plenty of flavorful and delicious instant coffee granules to choose from.
We’re not denying it, though: instant coffee isn’t for everyone. But those who do enjoy the taste and convenience of the just-add-water beans will appreciate all the ways they can use it to take their morning joe to the next level.
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Whipped Coffee Recipe
Whipped Coffee Recipe
This whipped coffee recipe is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons whipped syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Café-Style Hot Coffee
Café-Style Hot Coffee
This café-style hot coffee is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups caf style hot base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
Mocha Dalgona Coffee
Mocha Dalgona Coffee
This mocha dalgona coffee is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups dalgona base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee
This pumpkin spice whipped coffee is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin spice whipped syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Pistachio Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat)
Pistachio Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat)
This pistachio frappuccino (starbucks copycat) is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pistachio starbucks copycat syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Homemade Iced Cappuccino
Homemade Iced Cappuccino
This homemade iced cappuccino is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cappuccino syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Smooth Caramel Macchiato
A sweeter Italian espresso drink that makes the taste of your coffee pop with the creamy caramel syrup addition.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of brewed coffee or a shot of espresso
- 1/2 cup of steamed whole milk
- 3 tablespoons of caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Squeeze one tablespoon of caramel sauce into the bottom of a cup.
- Pour coffee on top of caramel followed by your steamed milk.
- Stir and top with whipped cream and caramel sauce!
Dalgona Whipped Coffee
Dalgona Coffee (AKA Whipped Coffee)
The newest trend in the coffee community, Dalgona Coffee is light, fluffy, refreshing, and fun to sip on. Now you can make it in the comfort of your own home! Also known as whipped coffee, this recipe is super simple to make, and makes a perfect drink to enjoy on a warm summer morning!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk of your choosing
Instructions
- Place instant coffee, hot water, and granulated sugar into the mixing bowl.
- Mix and beat ingredients with mixer or whisk until whipped into firm peaks.
- Pour your milk over ice and then dollop on your lovely coffee froth.
- Enjoy!
Tip: You can serve this drink either hot or cold, and feel free to add any extra flavorings to it as well!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 3g
Vanilla Mocha Iced Coffee
Vanilla Mocha Iced Coffee
This vanilla mocha iced coffee is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups vanilla base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
Iced Caramel Latte
Iced Caramel Latte
This iced caramel latte is an easy coffee drink you can make at home with cold brew or strong brewed coffee.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 to 2 tablespoons caramel syrup, sauce, or flavoring
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add the coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and flavoring to a blender or shaker.
- Blend or shake until cold and well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or coffee strength.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use coffee ice cubes if you want a stronger drink that will not get watered down.
Almond Milk Mocha
Almond Milk Mocha
This almond milk mocha is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups almond milk base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
With so many different instant coffee recipes to try, you’re bound to find one that’ll soon become a fast favorite.
Happy caffeinating!
