6 Easy Coffee Based Drinks for Mums Who are Fueled by Coffee

If you’re a fan of coffee, then dive right into this mix of fast coffee recipes below. Get that instant coffee drink ready in just a minute or two. Or if you’re wanting to use coffee on some foodstuffs as well, then keep on reading.  

Easy Instant Iced Coffee

This recipe is definitely a game-changer. If you are an iced coffee fan, this will be life-changing for you. 

• Instructions:

1. 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)
2. Fill glass with cold water (1 – 2 cups, based on how strong you want it)
3. Stir constantly and allow coffee to fully dissolve (can take a few minutes)
4. Add ice

Espresso Coffee 

Serve up an espresso coffee for that boost of extra caffeine. Coffee enthusiasts from https://coffeeinmyveins.com/mr-coffee-espresso-machine/ show you how to whip up this drink in a hurry. See for yourself why people are becoming such fans of the espresso bean. 

• Instructions: 

1. Add a few drops of water (just enough to incorporate the coffee powder to form a thick paste) Stir vigorously with a spoon and soon you will see that the coffee and sugar form a whitish shiny paste.
2. Boil milk and water together.
3. (If you do not like milky coffee you can boil plain water (1 cup) and add a few drops of milk just to your taste straight into the mug) Pour this from a little height into the mug so that the coffee froths up.
4. Sprinkle a little drinking chocolate on top for effect.

Warm Coffee, Hot Chocolate

Combine the love of hot cocoa with an instant coffee for that warm drink to hit the spot on a chilly day. 

• Instructions: 

1. Bring liquid (milk or water) to a simmer.
2. Place the cocoa mix and instant coffee granules in amounts for one serving (as directed by each) into an empty mug.
3. Add cinnamon to the mug, and then, stir in a small amount of milk to create a paste. This is easier to do with a fork than it is with a spoon.
4. Gradually add the rest of the hot liquid while stirring.
5. Serve hot.

Iced Mochas 

Get that vibrant mocha flavor bursting through each sip in these iced mochas, tasty and thirst-quenching.

• Instructions:

1. In a large coffee cup or coffee mug, add water and instant coffee. Place coffee cup or mug in a microwave, and microwave until coffee is heated through. 
2. Stir the coffee, and place cup or mug in the refrigerator for 30 minutes; to chill.
3. To the cup or mug, add the chocolate syrup, half-and-half cream, plus 1-2 packets of Splenda
4. Add ice cubes to a tall beverage glass. Pour coffee over the ice cubes, and top it with a dollop or two of Cool Whip. 

Iced Caramel Latte

This instant coffee, iced caramel latte tastes just like any coffee shops, not to mention it is super quick and easy to make.   

• Instructions: 

1. Fill a glass with ice and set aside.
2. Mix the instant coffee per the directions, but use cold water instead of warm.  It should dissolve within seconds.
3. Add caramel to the glass, this needs to be about 1/4 inch thick, so use more or less depending on your glass size.
4. Add in the coffee, this should come up to leave about 1/3 of the cup empty.
5. Then, top with the milk.
6. Add whipped cream and drizzle more caramel.  

Vanilla Mocha Iced Coffee 

Smooth vanilla, bold mocha flavors burst throughout this iced coffee recipe.  It is more than just black coffee and ice cubes. Whole milk, chocolate, and vanilla are added to make a creamy drink similar to Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccinos. Although it is worth noting, this recipe is not meant to be an exact replica of that drink.   

• Instructions: 

1. Combine instant coffee and sugar with the boiling water and stir until dissolved.
2. Add vanilla and chocolate syrup and stir to incorporate.
3. Finally, stir in milk and serve over ice cubes.

Notes

Flavored coffee drinks purchased at coffee shops are very high in sugar, as this recipe reflects, however, feel free to use less sugar if desired.

So no matter how you take your coffee (or how many cups you need a day to function) you can try these six new and easy recipes from the comfort of your own home. Try them out for yourself, and become your own barista, without all the training. However, you may want to consider investing in quality brewing equipment. They may seem unnecessary, but busy mums that run on coffee, the benefits pretty much outweigh everything else.