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Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Morgan James Eckroth
I enjoy this on those rare, sunny Portland mornings when I’m feeling like I actually want to leave my house. The vanilla sweet cream adds just the right touch of indulgence without making you feel like you’ve overdone it. It’s like a little bit of luxury in a cup, perfect for when I need a pick-me-up but don’t want to compromise on taste—or my mood.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cold Brew:

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
  • 4 cups cold filtered water

Vanilla Sweet Cream:

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk or oat milk because dairy is overrated
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup for that natural sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make the Cold Brew: First, grind your coffee beans to a coarse texture. Combine the grounds with cold, filtered water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir well, cover, and let it steep in the fridge for 12 hours. Yes, it’s worth the wait.
  • Strain the Cold Brew: After 12 hours, strain the cold brew through a fine mesh strainer or a coffee filter to remove the grounds. Pour the liquid into a clean container, and you’ve got your cold brew concentrate.
  • Prepare the Vanilla Sweet Cream: In a small jar or bowl, combine the coconut or oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking—this is your coffee, after all.
  • Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass with ice and pour in your cold brew concentrate until it’s about two-thirds full. Top it off with a generous splash of vanilla sweet cream. Watch it swirl together like a coffee masterpiece.
  • Enjoy: Sip and savor. This is your moment. And if you don’t finish the whole batch today, no worries—store the cold brew in the fridge and enjoy it for up to a week. But let’s be real, it won’t last that long.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving - 1 cup)

  • Calories: 60
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 2%
  • Iron: 1%
  • Magnesium: 2%
  • Potassium: 3%
  • Vitamin C: 1%
So there you go—a cold brew that’s so good, it might just ruin regular coffee for you. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.