Dairy-Free Vanilla Iced Coffee

by Dorothy Reinhold on January 20, 2015


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We’re big dairy eaters and drinkers here, and while we’re lucky not to have allergies that prevent us from consuming dairy, I have often wondered whether our family could think outside the milk carton to make a few choice substitutions with some of the non-dairy drinks out there now.

It turns out we can! I used So Delicious Coconut Milk — a new product to me — as a dairy alternative in our favorite Vanilla Iced Coffee and it turned out just dandy. The coconut milk, which is made from organic coconut milk, is soy- and dairy-free, and is fortified with a balance of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D for maximum calcium absorption. Vanilla Iced Coffee | no-dairy no-soy recipe | ShockinglyDelicious.comI discovered that coconut milk, as well as their almond milk and cashew milk, are 100% plant based, soy-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO. I like that. Take the So Delicious 21 Day Dairy-Free Challenge!

To encourage you to explore your options and their products, So Delicious has started a 21-Day Dairy-Free Challenge  from Jan. 21-Feb. 10.  You’ll go to their Facebook page to chat with other people taking the challenge, share you experiences, feedback, tips, etc. Of course, there are prizes!

To further encourage you, I’ve joined with a few other food bloggers in a Dairy-Free Recipe Potluck, hosted by Go Dairy Free (if you eat a dairy-free diet, you’ll want to visit this site often). Take a look at what we have created for you, and try something from this list:

Vanilla Iced Coffee | no-dairy no-soy recipe | ShockinglyDelicious.comFirst, though, let’s make a refreshing Vanilla Iced Coffee. I’ve taken to drinking this with my lunch, as a mid-day treat. 

Dairy-Free Vanilla Iced Coffee

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Serving Size: 9 ounces

Refreshing Vanilla Iced Coffee is made dairy-free with coconut milk.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces (1/4 cup) So Delicious Vanilla Flavored Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) water
  • 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Trader Joes's coffee concentrate
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vanilla syrup (I used Heilala Vanilla Syrup)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a tall glass and stir. Fill with ice. Stir and sip slowly. Exhale your cares away.
  2. Serves 1.

Notes

Recipe: Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious.

https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/dairy-free-vanilla-iced-coffee/

Why might you go dairy-free?

Here’s some additional reading if you are considering going dairy-free.

Disclosure: So Delicious provided the coconut milk for recipe development. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest

{ 37 comments… read them below or add one }

Cathy | She Paused 4 Thought January 22, 2015 at 9:32 pm

I love anything coconut so this recipe looks like a winner to me. I haven’t tried the TJ coffee concentrate yet, so I will check it out.

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Dorothy Reinhold January 23, 2015 at 6:31 am

Cathy,
That coffee concentrate is so very handy!

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Nikki Vergakes January 22, 2015 at 4:29 pm

This stuff is SO GOOD pun intended! I love their ice cream

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Dorothy Reinhold January 23, 2015 at 6:33 am

Nikki,
It’s shockingly….DELICIOUS!

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Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch January 22, 2015 at 2:39 pm

This looks so good! We try and cut back on dairy too from time to time! I’ll have to try this!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 23, 2015 at 6:34 am

Serena,
It’s so easy to reach for the dairy, isn’t it?

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Ricki January 22, 2015 at 9:52 am

I used to really love iced coffee, but haven’t had it in ages. . . I bet I could make this work with my coffee sub, too! Looks perfect. 🙂

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MrsMuffinTop January 21, 2015 at 7:50 am

I’m going to make this over the weekend! I’m passing it on to my vegan friends!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 11:04 am

Thanks Mrs. Muffin Top! Hope you all like it!

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Faith (An Edible Mosaic) January 21, 2015 at 7:42 am

I could literally drink iced coffee every day (summer or winter) and not get sick of it. Love the coconut milk here, I have to try this!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 11:05 am

Faith,
I was surprised at how good the coconut milk was in here. Delish!

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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust January 21, 2015 at 7:01 am

I love coconut milk!! This looks delicious!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 11:05 am

Dorothy,
Thanks!

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Kristina January 21, 2015 at 6:17 am

right now I am *needing* this coffee in my hand to be WARM, but maybe later in the day I can do this one, because I love iced coffee and your version sounds so good!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 11:06 am

Kristina,
Since I live in So Cal, I more often need the drink to be cold. But I hear ya! 🙂

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Dan from Pltter Talk January 21, 2015 at 4:56 am

Thanks for this post. I’m a huge milk-drinker and would love to find some alternative choices to one of my favorite beverage. Great job with this one!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 11:07 am

Dan,
We do a LOT of dairy, so I am now going to explore all the coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, etc. out there!

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Michelle @ The Complete Savorist January 21, 2015 at 1:00 am

Love this dairy free version. I, too, do not have dairy issues, but like to have all things in moderation and would to have coffee dairy free!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 4:38 am

Michelle,
Moderation in many things seems the best route, eh?

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Dionne Baldwin January 20, 2015 at 11:55 pm

I am only able to drink dairy free milk so I can really appreciate this challenge. This iced coffee would really be delicious right now.

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Dorothy Reinhold January 21, 2015 at 4:38 am

Dionne,
Head over to their Facebook page and enter the challenge!

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Laura @ Family Spice January 20, 2015 at 5:53 pm

My husband loves iced coffees, but dairy has been bothering him in his “old age!” I should get him some coconut milk – great idea!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 7:06 pm

Laura,
Or try their almond milk. I think that would be good, as well.

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fabiola@notjustbaked January 20, 2015 at 2:16 pm

I love coconut milk, especially in drinks! Add coffee, I am making it this week, I love coffee!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 7:06 pm

Fab,
I am NOT a hot coffee drinker, but I do enjoy it iced! Go figure.

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Gerry @ Foodness Gracious January 20, 2015 at 12:23 pm

I saw this before and I love the coconut milk switcheroo 🙂

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 7:08 pm

Thanks Gerry!

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Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens January 20, 2015 at 11:07 am

This looks so delicious! I’m a huge fan of iced coffee, especially on hot summer afternoons, and I’m really excited to pin this idea! Love the use of coconut milk here! 😀

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 7:09 pm

Shelley,
Iced coffee is my new love.

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Lizthechef January 20, 2015 at 8:20 am

I have become addicted to that concentrated coffee from TJ’s – maybe I will try to go dairy-free in small doses. Why not?!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 9:42 am

Liz,
That concentrated coffee is so helpful for iced coffees! I don’t drink hot coffee, so it’s my go-to.

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Tara January 20, 2015 at 7:38 am

This looks delicious, great recipe!!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 9:43 am

Thanks Tara!

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Alisa @ Go Dairy Free January 20, 2015 at 7:32 am

This looks amazing Dorothy – and so easy! Thanks for participating in the dairy-free potluck!!

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 9:43 am

My pleasure, Alisa.

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Ricki January 20, 2015 at 6:49 am

You’re making me miss iced coffee!! I used to LOVE it but haven’t had it in years. I’m going to try a version of this with my coffee-free coffee–I bet it will be equally delicious! And thanks for the link, Dorothy! 😀

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Dorothy Reinhold January 20, 2015 at 9:44 am

Ricki,
Hmmm…coffee-free coffee…I’m thinking chicory?

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