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)
- â…› cup, vanilla syrup
- 2 cups ice
- Your choice of creamer, to taste
homemade vanilla syrup
- Âľ cup water
- Âľ 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?
- 2 cups strongly brewed coffee, cold.
- ½ cup milk or cream.
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup.
- 1 cup ice.
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French Vanilla Iced Coffee
Need a pick-me-up for your busy morning? This French Vanilla Iced Coffee is the perfect grab & go drink.
Ingredients
Iced Coffee
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled (best to do this the night before and store in the fridge)
- â…› cup, vanilla syrup
- 2 cups ice
- Your choice of creamer, to taste
Homemade Vanilla Syrup*, makes 1 ½ cups prepared
- Âľ cup water
- Âľ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon REAL vanilla extract (not imitation)**
Instructions
For Vanilla Syrup:
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:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 37Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
samantha orologio says
wait!! when you say cream, is this like regular heavy cream? like whipping cream/half n half, OR some kind of sweet cream i don’t know about??
Alison says
Good question! Any coffee creamer you enjoy… heavy cream, half and half, etc. Hope that helps!