Vanilla Almond Iced Coffee 🌰🧊 Smooth, Nutty, and Lightly Sweet

— A Chill Café Vibe With a Hint of Vanilla and Almond

This Vanilla Almond Iced Coffee is your go-to for a cool, flavorful twist on a classic iced brew. It combines smooth coffee with subtle vanilla, creamy almond milk, and a touch of sweetness for a refreshing drink that’s dairy-free, customizable, and effortlessly elegant.

Great for hot mornings, slow afternoons, or anytime you want your caffeine with a little flavor finesse.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 1 cup cold brew or strong brewed coffee (chilled)
• ½–¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or vanilla almond milk)
• 1–2 tsp maple syrup, honey, or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp almond extract (optional, but recommended)
• Ice

Optional Toppings

• Slivered almonds
• Vanilla cold foam
• Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg
• Almond milk whipped cream

Instructions

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. In a shaker or cup, combine coffee, almond milk, sweetener, vanilla, and almond extract.
3. Shake or stir until well combined.
4. Pour over ice, top with optional garnish, and enjoy immediately.

Flavor Variations

🍫 Vanilla Almond Mocha

• Add 1 tsp cocoa powder or chocolate syrup
• Use chocolate almond milk for extra richness

🧂 Salted Vanilla Almond

• Add a pinch of flaky sea salt
• Sweeten with date syrup or caramel stevia

🍯 Honey Nut Iced Coffee

• Swap sweetener for honey
• Use cinnamon almond milk + a dusting of ground cinnamon

Pro Tips

• Brew your coffee stronger than usual for better flavor balance
• Almond extract is potent — go light or build slowly
• Chill coffee before mixing to prevent melting the ice too quickly
• For a frothy finish, blend or shake all ingredients before serving

Final Thoughts

Vanilla Almond Iced Coffee is light, smooth, and refreshingly nutty — an easy, elevated spin on basic iced coffee. It’s the perfect way to sip something cool, clean, and a little bit indulgent without going over the top.

Chill the brew. Stir in the flavor. Sip with style. 🌰🧊☕

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