This healthy instant iced coffee recipe was a game changer for me! Ready in less than a minute and perfect for all you fellow iced coffee lovers!
When I first started my blog, the very first recipe that I shared was this iced coffee.
Today I’m spiffing up the pictures and sharing it again.
Why, you ask? Because it’s SO GOOD.
As in I have drank this coffee multiple times a day for three years now and never get sick of it.
And I’m convinced that 99% of people don’t know about this iced coffee hack that has changed my life.
I honestly prefer making this coffee to buying coffee anywhere out, as I can customize it to be as strong as I want and use healthier creamer options that don’t leave me feeling bad.
You’ll be surprised how simple this little trick is, but once I discovered it I’ve been making iced coffee a LOT more frequently because of how easy it is!
I have always loved iced coffee, but never wanted to spend the time brewing and cooling it.
Often I would buy iced coffee out, filled with sugar and artificial additives.
When my husband discovered how to make this coffee, my life was changed.
I now drink it literally every day!
This recipe turned me into an iced coffee addict.
I actually prefer my homemade coffee to anything I’ve bought at Starbucks, etc.
It is rich, flavorful, not too sweet, (vegan!), and best of all only takes 2 minutes to make!
No brewing required for this recipe!
I’m honest when I say that I prefer my own coffee to anything bought out.
It is my perfect coffee and takes just minutes to make at home!
If you’re a regular coffee buyer, this could save you tons of money each week!
You know how you’ve always been told that instant coffee had to be made hot?
Well it also makes iced coffee! Just mix cold water with instant coffee grounds, add some creamer, and stir.
It can take a minute or two for the coffee to dissolve, but it does!
Add ice and you have a healthy iced coffee recipe that’s not only cheap and convenient, but much healthier for you too!
If you know someone that loves iced coffee, be sure to send them this recipe, and RUN to go make yourself a glass.
Let me know how you like it in the comments below!
PIN this healthy instant iced coffee recipe for later:
- 1-3 teaspoons instant coffee grounds (to your preference)
- Cold water
- Almond creamer or soy creamer, to taste (I love Silk brand)
- Ice
- Add instant coffee grounds and creamer to a glass and stir well (I use around 4-6 tablespoons of creamer, just experiment until you get your desired sweetness)
- Fill glass ¾ of the way full with cold water
- Stir well and allow coffee to fully dissolve (can take a few minutes)
- Add ice and enjoy!
I’ve used this method for a few years, after I did a “mishap” — it’s so great! Except that I use lactose reduced milk instead. Also, sometimes I splash some extra water in it, so that it get’s even healthier. Will try it with almond milk soon! (Did try it with wheat-milk, was not a success, to say the least).
I love using a splash of almond milk too sometimes to make it more creamy – so good!
Sounds awesome! I’m putting instant coffee on my grocery list and giving this a try!!!
Yay!
I always thought you needed hot water for iced coffee! Sipping on my tasty iced coffee right now and thanks to your awesome hack my hot August is gonna be so much cooler 🙂
Yay! Glad you liked it! 🙂
I add Instant Coffee to my premade Protein shakes. I use the shake instead of water and milk it’s the best breakfast for me!
Great idea jenn! I’ve added coffee grounds to my shakes before too..so good!
N ow I need to look for Silk Almond Creamer! I haven’t seen it – or even thought about – looking for it…I will now!
You can probably request for your grocery store to carry it if they don’t already, it is delicious!!
I’ve always made frappé this way since seeing it being made in Greece; whisk up the instant coffee with a tiny bit of cold wáter to get froth, then add milk (I like almond), cold wáter & ice; takes no time & is so refreshing!!!
I have been drinking iced coffee for a couple years, and making my own here at home. I have been making a pot of coffee then pouring it into a pitcherand keeping it in the refrigerator. When I’m ready for a big glassful,I add ice,pour in coffee, add a little stevia, then I have always Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk. I have even changed coffee flavors and used Vanilla Almond Milk. ALL yummy! !!
Hi Julie,
I do that sometimes too, it’s always fun to change things up!
I do this also,except I put a tiny bit of very hot tap water in the bottom of my glass first and stir my instant coffee into it. It dissolves quicker and smoother, then add the other ingredients.
Great idea and for sure tasty (will try to do that too, thanks!) but..what about it is healthy??
It’s healthy because the only sweetener is a bit of non dairy creamer – it’s way less calories than a normal iced coffee, less sugar, and dairy free! 🙂
You can buy Almond Milk @ Walmart
Can you make this in a pitcher and have it in the fridge for a few days?
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Sarah,
I don’t see why that wouldn’t work! Just give it a stir when you get it out of the fridge to make sure it’s all mixed together well!
How much does a small package of instant coffee grounds like the ones that you were able to find cost on average?
Hi Daryn,
I believe the instant coffee pictured costs around $7. It lasts me a long time!
Which coffee ground do you recommend? Thanks
I buy organic instant coffee at my local Kroger. Any instant coffee will do!
Oh wow I am so excited to tr this. I am a huge coffee lover and I have been on a health change for a little less than two months. This is great! I am so excited. Yesss!!!
Thanks so much Joy! Kroger’s Friday free item last Friday was the Silk Almond creamer, isn’t that funny?!
Again super excited!
Let me know how you like it Caroline! And that’s so exciting about the creamer, hope you enjoy it!
Use a shaker bottle for iced coffee on the go!
Great idea Ron!