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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. 
I 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. 
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:
- Creamy Anti-Inflammatory Salad Dressing on Go Dairy Free.
- Breakfast Papaya Granola Bowl on BitterSweet.
- Cashew Muesli with Apples and Dried Cranberries on Ricki Heller
- Coconutty Butternut Squash and Kale Soup on Run to the Finish
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Breakfast Parfait on Simply Quinoa
- Pineapple Sherbet with Curry Cashew Crunch on Spa Bettie
- Vanilla Iced Coffee on Shockingly Delicious
First, though, let’s make a refreshing Vanilla Iced Coffee. I’ve taken to drinking this with my lunch, as a mid-day treat.
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
- Add all ingredients to a tall glass and stir. Fill with ice. Stir and sip slowly. Exhale your cares away.
- Serves 1.
Notes
Recipe: Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious.
Why might you go dairy-free?
Here’s some additional reading if you are considering going dairy-free.
- Surprising Secrets to Bone Health
- Top 12 Tips to Going Dairy-Free
- Potential Benefits from Dairy-Free Living
- Healthy Dairy-Free / Vegan Snacks
Disclosure: So Delicious provided the coconut milk for recipe development. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest.
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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.
Cathy,
That coffee concentrate is so very handy!
This stuff is SO GOOD pun intended! I love their ice cream
Nikki,
It’s shockingly….DELICIOUS!
This looks so good! We try and cut back on dairy too from time to time! I’ll have to try this!
Serena,
It’s so easy to reach for the dairy, isn’t it?
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. 🙂
I’m going to make this over the weekend! I’m passing it on to my vegan friends!
Thanks Mrs. Muffin Top! Hope you all like it!
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!
Faith,
I was surprised at how good the coconut milk was in here. Delish!
I love coconut milk!! This looks delicious!
Dorothy,
Thanks!
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!
Kristina,
Since I live in So Cal, I more often need the drink to be cold. But I hear ya! 🙂
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!
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!
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!
Michelle,
Moderation in many things seems the best route, eh?
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.
Dionne,
Head over to their Facebook page and enter the challenge!
My husband loves iced coffees, but dairy has been bothering him in his “old age!” I should get him some coconut milk – great idea!
Laura,
Or try their almond milk. I think that would be good, as well.
I love coconut milk, especially in drinks! Add coffee, I am making it this week, I love coffee!
Fab,
I am NOT a hot coffee drinker, but I do enjoy it iced! Go figure.
I saw this before and I love the coconut milk switcheroo 🙂
Thanks Gerry!
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! 😀
Shelley,
Iced coffee is my new love.
I have become addicted to that concentrated coffee from TJ’s – maybe I will try to go dairy-free in small doses. Why not?!
Liz,
That concentrated coffee is so helpful for iced coffees! I don’t drink hot coffee, so it’s my go-to.
This looks delicious, great recipe!!
Thanks Tara!
This looks amazing Dorothy – and so easy! Thanks for participating in the dairy-free potluck!!
My pleasure, Alisa.
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! 😀
Ricki,
Hmmm…coffee-free coffee…I’m thinking chicory?
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