Easy Iced Coffee
Beat the heat with this quick and refreshing *Easy Iced Coffee* recipe, perfect for busy mornings or a mid-day pick-me-up! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—strongly brewed coffee, ice cubes, and optional milk or sweetener—this iced coffee comes together in under 10 minutes and delivers café-quality flavor at home. Customizable to your taste, you can keep it black, add a splash of creamy milk, or sweeten it to perfection. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or just need a refreshing energy boost, this homemade iced coffee is the ultimate blend of convenience and flavor. Serve it over ice and indulge in a chilled caffeine fix that’s as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coffee grounds
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 0.25 cup milk (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar or sweetener (optional)
Instructions
Brew 1 cup of strong coffee using 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and your preferred brewing method (French press, pour-over, drip machine, etc.).
Allow the coffee to cool slightly for about 5 minutes to avoid melting too much ice.
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Pour the brewed coffee over the ice cubes, filling the glass about 3/4 of the way.
If desired, add 1 teaspoon of sugar or sweetener and stir until dissolved.
Top off with 1/4 cup of milk or your preferred milk alternative, if desired. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your easy homemade iced coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
53 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
