With summer heat and sun shining bright, what better way to cool off than an iced coffee! It provides a boost of energy and is perfect with any meal. Enjoy the awesome summer vibe and make your mid day meals special. Why not make it an awesome experience by grabbing something to eat too! We chose some great combos to help with the eating and drinking experience and to provide joy and satisfaction and it will cool down your iced coffee rage. Great combos to keep the fun going. Great combos to keep the joy going! We will keep the coffee and food fun going, even on the hottest days.
1. Almond Croissants: A Buttery Companion to Your Iced Coffee
I can picture a bright sunny day. I imagine waking up and the first thing that I do is take a bite out of an almond croissant that has just come out of the oven. It is warm and the iced coffee makes the experience even better. The layers of the croissant melt in your mouth. The topping on the croissant is roasted and crunchy. The crunch from the topping is soft and the rest of the croissant is rich and buttery. The coffee and pastry balanced each other out. Each bite and sip was perfection. The coffee and food fun was a perfect way to start the day.
Get a FREE first bag of coffee from our friends at Atlas Coffee Club when you subscribe. Enter your email to get the deal.
2. Avocado Toast with Lemon Zest: Zingy Refreshment
The combination of lemon and avocado makes for a good start to the day. Avocados are deliciously creamy, and the citrus from the lemon gives a nice refreshing flavor. The two together create an excited feeling to the sweet roasted flavor of the bread. Avocado toast is a good choice for an energizing and refreshing meal, especially since the dish brings out the subtle flavor of the bread. Pairing the lemon avocado toast with iced coffee gives a nice balance since the lemon cuts through the drink’s sweetness. The two together create a refreshing meal on a hot day.
3. Berry Yogurt Parfait: A Cool, Fruity Match
When summer hits and the weather gets hot, bring out the iced coffee and summer berry yogurt parfait. The juicy mixed berries and crunchy granola, layered with sweet strawberries and blueberries for the fruity yogurt, creates a perfectly bold balance to the ice coffee. The flavor of the parfait will make your taste buds happy while it nourished you.
4. Chicken Caesar Wrap: A Savory Bite with Your Iced Latte
As the sun sets, the fresh chicken Caesar wrap and iced coffee become even more appetizing. For lunch, wraps are a great light option, and this one will do the trick. It combines grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, lettuce, and a tortilla, with the perfect coffee wrap combo. Oh the sweetness of the coffee, the umami parmesan of the wrap, and together, the two are a great pair. Enjoy the sun high!
5. Homemade Banana Bread: Comfort Food Meets Cool Coffee
The banana bread is sweet and moist. It is hard to imagine a better way to spend a lazy afternoon than with a cup of iced coffee and some homemade banana bread. While the coffee is chilling and refreshing, the cinnamon and nutmeg are warm and soft as they lightly home the chilled heart. It is a nice treat to wind down with to enjoy the little dainties of life.
6. Caprese Skewers: Fresh Flavors to Refresh
What do summer days make you think of? For me it’s the fresh green of basil and the sweet red of tomatoes and the crisp, white of mozzarella cheese. When it’s all together, it’s Caprese Heaven. The soft mozzarella cheese and sweet and juicy tomatoes are perfect together with the fresh basil. They are balanced perfectly and the flavors can also go with an iced coffee. The flavors in the skewer pair well with the smooth, cold brew which is perfect for an iced coffee. This is perfect for creative summer snacking or even as an idea for a funky start to a more formal dinner.
7. Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies: Classic Treat with a Chilled Twist
Summer days also make me think of warm cookies fresh out of the oven. When you have warm cookies and ice cold coffee it makes the experience even better. The mix of the melted chocolate and chill brew coffee will make the cookies better. Sharing your cookies and drinks with your friends on a warm day will even better. It’s one of the ideal combinations out there. It is a wonderful feeling.
8. Watermelon Feta Salad: A Sweet and Salty Pairing
A great choice for a meal on a hot day, that isn’t a warm baked cookie, is a watermelon salad. A watermelon salad is full of flavor and surprisingly goes well with iced coffee. The icy sweet watermelon and the creamy feta work well in the salad. With fresh mint leaves on top, the salad is vibrant and fresh, without being basic. The salad and iced coffee combo will enhance the flavors, making it more refreshing.
9. Coffee Affogato: Gelato Meets Iced Brew
What could be better than Iced Coffee on a hot day? Iced coffee topped with vanilla gelato. Now that it’s affogato style, you can really enjoy this dessert. The gelato and warm coffee mix to create a delicious drink. The bold flavor of the coffee is combined with the mellowness of the melted gelato, transforming the coffee into a sweet treat. With every sip, more gelato infuses the drink with vanilla. Enjoy that sweet summertime dessert! It’s also a great activity to do after lunch too.
10. Spinach and Feta Quiche: A Savory Delight with Iced Coffee
While relaxing with an iced coffee and quiche, you can feel the peace of the moment. The smooth, refreshing coffee pairs perfectly with the quiche’s light, flaky crust, filled with tender spinach, lots of sharp feta cheese, and a slight hint of nutmeg and garlic. This delicious meal is very pleasant and also satisfying, and the quiche is an excellent pairing with iced coffee. You can make this the ultimate meal by mixing and matching any of the coffee/ quiche combinations. It is the perfect snack for the afternoon to hold you over.
11. Mango Smoothie Bowl: Tropical Flavors with Your Brew
If you want to start your day off on a solid note, a mango smoothie bowl paired with iced coffee will do just the trick. The smoothie has solidified chia seeds and is blended with ripe mangoes, coconut, and a splash of lime. The drink and food combo equals a tropical beachy treat. Smoothie bowls and iced coffee are perfect for warm weather!
12. Greek Yogurt with Honey and Nuts: A Protein-Packed Pair
If you’re looking to snack on something that is healthy but also indulgent, you can never go wrong with Greek yogurt. You also get the added sweetness of honey and then you can add in some crunch with either walnuts or almonds. This snack is even better when paired with iced coffee. The hot and roasted taste of the deep coffee will contrast well with the sweet honey and yogurt. This snack is a great pick-me-up whether that be during the morning or in the afternoon.
13. Vegetable Spring Rolls: Light and Crisp with Your Cold Brew
On hot days, spring rolls really are a great light meal choice. They are refreshing and won’t weigh you down like some other options. Pairing them with an iced coffee makes it even better! The rolls have herbs and veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers all rolled up in thin rice paper. Each bite has a crunch and the sauce can really turn them into a great snack. The flavors in the spring rolls will balance with the coffee really well! This meal is best when it is hot outside and is awesome for a light lunch.
14. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: Zesty Bites with Iced Coffee
Summer mornings go hand in hand with iced coffee; while you’re at it, try pairing it with a lemon poppy seed muffin to take the experience to a whole new level. These muffins are made with real lemon and have crunchy poppy seeds that give them great taste and texture. The poppy seed muffin pairs great with the creamy, rich flavor of an iced coffee. Enjoy this treat with breakfast on your patio or while snacking at home. The contrasting flavors of the muffin and coffee give this combo a lemon coffee twist!
15. Fresh Fruit Tart: A Colorful Finish to Your Coffee Break
Want to take that iced coffee to the next level? Order a fresh fruit tart with it! The fruit tart has a crispy, buttery bottom layer, vanilla custard, and is topped with kiwi, mango, and mixed berries. The creamy custard of the fruit tart balances out the richness of the coffee while the assorted fruits add sweetness and a little bit of tang. The fruit tart gives you coffee a flavorful break, and gives you a sweet treat on the side, and will enhance the overall experience of drinking coffee.
