Need a pick-me-up for your busy morning? This French Vanilla Iced Coffee is the perfect grab & go drink. Creamy and delicious, it takes only a few minutes to prep!

I love having my favorite morning routine essentials stocked in the house. Makes for easier mornings! I always have the ingredients for this tasty drink around for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.

The French Vanilla Iced Coffee is chilled and creamy with a light flavor of French vanilla. Sometimes, I sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and it’s just divine.

French Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe

iced coffee

• 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (best to do this the night before and store in the fridge)
• ⅛ cup, vanilla syrup
• 2 cups ice
• Your choice of creamer, to taste

homemade vanilla syrup

• ¾ cup water
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon REAL vanilla extract (not imitation)*

**For more intense flavor, substitute vanilla bean seeds (scrap seeds out of pod) for extract

instructions

For vanilla syrup:

• Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
• Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes, then remove from heat.Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.

For Iced Coffee:

• Add ice to insulated cup or your favorite iced coffee glass.
• Pour coffee over top, add vanilla syrup and cream to taste.

Now you’re good to go!

It’s an easy & delicious iced coffee and wholesome snack that I can take with me on busy days.

Tips for Super Smooth Iced Coffee!

• brew coffee the night before, to chill without watering down
• use high quality coffee granules
• blend coffee with cream using spoon or stirrer

How do you make coffee taste sweet?

• Add ingredients like…
• creamer with added flavors, like French Vanilla
• Horchata
• Spices, like cinnamon or cardamom
• Flavored nut milks, like coconut or almond milk

How do you make Starbucks French Vanilla Iced Coffee?

1. 2 cups strongly brewed coffee, cold.
2. ½ cup milk or cream.
3. 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup.
4. 1 cup ice.

Love this flavorful French Vanilla Iced Coffee? Try…

S’MORES COFFEE

CHOCOLATE ICED COFFEE

CINNAMON SPICE LATTE

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Yield: 1 Iced Coffee

French Vanilla Iced Coffee

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Need a pick-me-up for your busy morning? This French Vanilla Iced Coffee is the perfect grab & go drink.

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Ingredients

Iced Coffee

• 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (best to do this the night before and store in the fridge)
• ⅛ cup, vanilla syrup
• 2 cups ice
• Your choice of creamer, to taste

Homemade Vanilla Syrup*, makes 1 ½ cups prepared

• ¾ cup water
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon REAL vanilla extract (not imitation)**

Instructions

For Vanilla Syrup:

Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes, then remove from heat.

Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.

For Iced Coffee:

Add ice to insulated cup or your favorite iced coffee glass.

Pour coffee over top, add vanilla syrup and cream to taste.

Notes

*Vanilla syrup keeps in fridge for up to 2 weeks

**For more intense flavor, substitute vanilla bean seeds (scrap seeds out of pod) for extract

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 37Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g

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