This instant iced coffee recipe is a game changer!
Learn how to make iced coffee in less than a minute.
When I first started my blog, the very first recipe that I shared was this iced coffee reciipe.
This recipe quite literally changed my life. And I cannot get enough!
I have drank this instant coffee multiple times a day for four 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.
My personal favorites are almond and soy creamers. Sweet enough and taste yummy, but aren’t packed full of sugar and artificial flavor.
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!
How to make iced coffee:
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.
It doesn’t matter if it’s summer or winter, you’ll find me sipping on a glass of iced coffee year round.
I actually prefer my homemade coffee to anything I’ve bought at Starbucks, etc.
It is rich, flavorful, not too sweet, and best of all only takes a minute 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!
Make instant coffee without hot water:
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 an iced coffee recipe that’s not only cheap and convenient, but much healthier for you too!
For more methods and tricks, see my post on How To Make Iced Coffee.
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Healthy Instant Iced Coffee
Learn how to make iced coffee at home in less than two minutes with this simple trick
Ingredients
- 1-3 teaspoons instant coffee grounds (to your preference)
- Cold water
- Your favorite creamer (I love almond and soy creamers)
- Ice
Directions
- 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 with cold water (1 - 2 cups, based on how strong you want it)
- Stir constantly and allow coffee to fully dissolve (can take a few minutes)
- Add ice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Jules says
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).
Joy says
I love using a splash of almond milk too sometimes to make it more creamy – so good!
Holly says
Sounds awesome! I’m putting instant coffee on my grocery list and giving this a try!!!
Joy says
Yay!
Brie says
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 🙂
Joy says
Yay! Glad you liked it! 🙂
Jenn says
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!
Joy says
Great idea jenn! I’ve added coffee grounds to my shakes before too..so good!
Michele C. says
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!
Joy says
You can probably request for your grocery store to carry it if they don’t already, it is delicious!!
Kim says
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!!!
Julie R says
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! !!
Joy says
Hi Julie,
I do that sometimes too, it’s always fun to change things up!
Jane says
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.
Mimi says
Great idea and for sure tasty (will try to do that too, thanks!) but..what about it is healthy??
Joy says
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! 🙂
Donna P. Howard says
You can buy Almond Milk @ Walmart
Sarah says
Can you make this in a pitcher and have it in the fridge for a few days?
Thanks for sharing!
Joy says
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!
Daryn says
How much does a small package of instant coffee grounds like the ones that you were able to find cost on average?
Joy says
Hi Daryn,
I believe the instant coffee pictured costs around $7. It lasts me a long time!
Jenil says
Which coffee ground do you recommend? Thanks
Joy Shull says
I buy organic instant coffee at my local Kroger. Any instant coffee will do!
Caroline Davis says
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!
Joy Shull says
Let me know how you like it Caroline! And that’s so exciting about the creamer, hope you enjoy it!
Ron says
Use a shaker bottle for iced coffee on the go!
Joy Shull says
Great idea Ron!
SJW says
Has anyone made a low cal coconut sweet iced coffee? When I use almond milk, its never light enough.
Minda says
I dissolved a tablespoon of Taster Choice organic crystals in 1/4 c of coconut water, added the Vita Coco coconut milk and used an immersion blender to whip it up into a frappe. No sweeteners needed because coconut milk has its own sweetness. Added ice cubes to serve. It was good but may lessen the amount of coffee to 2 teaspoons next time. Thanks for the recipe!
jordi says
I’ve been searching for an iced coffee recipe for ages. I’m so tired of going to Starbucks and Second Cup and paying a fortune or settling for the dreadful inconsistency of the cheaper McDonald’s and Tim Horton’s variety.
Nicky says
Looks good! I think I’m breaking the rule here… I add a few ml of warm water just to soak the coffee grounds hehehe anyway nice recipe!
LG says
I have been making iced coffee similar to this for years but I use just a small amount of heated water (not too hot but enough to disolve the instant coffee quickly) I will also make it in batches on occasion and use some of the coffee to make ice cubes. I can then refrigerate the rest. I have also used the same method using all milk instead of water for an extra creamy winter treat.
Sasha says
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
Laura Sisco says
I Love this coffee!!!!!!!!!! I make cold brew coffee all the time and love it as well but it takes 12 to 24 hours to make, This takes so little time to have iced coffee. I added some vanilla extract and French Vanilla creamer, AWESOME!!!!
Now I have to go out and buy more instant coffee. I am so glad I found your recipe. Thank you so much.
Joy Shull says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! It’s life changing, isn’t it? 🙂
Karen Poirier says
I’ve been doing this for while too. Just found your site. I like Maxwell House Instant coffee, but I also use any brewed coffee left over. I have just started using Nespresso coffee…yummm. I also use a range of whiteners. Silk Cashew Milk is also great for those of us trying to cut down on Carbs. For extracts, I have found Coffee and Chocolate as well as Vanilla. The combinations to try are endless! Here’s to a yummy summer!
Joy Shull says
Yum! Great idea to add extracts 🙂
J. Buchanan says
Delicious! I recently saw your recipe. Just made iced coffee with Folgers Instant and Silk Vanilla Almond creamer. Thank you so much. Fast, inexpensive, and delicious!!
Joy Shull says
Awesome! So glad you loved it!
Helmer Arnold says
Delicious! I recently saw your recipe. Just made iced coffee with Folgers Instant and Silk Vanilla Almond creamer. Thanks a lot for sharing this article.