This post is sponsored by Left Field Farms but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Learn how to make an Iced Vanilla Latte right at home without the need for any fancy equipment or even espresso! This recipe tastes just as good, if not better, as a fancy coffee shop version!
I am a lover of anything and everything made in a fancy coffee shop. I currently live in the middle of nowhere (not for much longer, thankfully) and have a pretty strong tendency to lean towards frugality, so I don’t frequent them often. But, the craving hits every once in awhile, especially for iced coffee when the weather turns warm. I decided it was time to figure out how to make iced coffee at home and with that this super easy recipe for an Iced Vanilla Latte was created!
I made this latte with my favorite medium roast coffee, a little milk, and Left Field Farms Vanilla Coffee Creamer that I buy from Walmart (you can find it in the dairy section). Using coffee creamer gives the latte it’s vanilla flavor along with a sweet creaminess that is just so delicious!
Left Field Farms
Why do I love Left Field Farms? Well besides the fact that this coffee creamer is made with real sugar, milk, and cream from cows not treated with rBST and absolutely delicious, they are also a company that does a lot of good.
Left Field Farms Coffee Creamers are Validus® Animal Welfare Certified and non-GMO project verified. They don’t contain anything artificial including flavors, colors, and sweeteners. It’s a coffee creamer you can really feel good about using!
Left Field Farms Coffee Creamer comes in 2 flavors – Sweet & Creamy and Vanilla.
Why This Recipe Works
- There is no need for any fancy equipment or even espresso. You can make this latte with regular coffee made in a regular coffeemaker.
- You only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make a homemade Iced Vanilla Latte.
- Making your own iced coffee drinks can save you a ton of time and money – especially if you frequent coffee shops often!
What Do You Need to Make Iced Coffee at Home?
All you need to make iced coffee at home is a coffeemaker, the coffee of your choice and any additional add-ins (we’ll get to that in a moment). Iced coffee is typically made with espresso or a strong brewed regular coffee.
So how do you make strong brewed coffee? Easy – increase the coffee to water ratio, or use a darker roast coffee. For stronger coffee, I use 2 tablespoons of a medium roast coffee per 6 ounces of water.
How to Make an Iced Vanilla Latte
Making an Iced Vanilla Latte at home is so much easier than I expected! All you need is your strong brewed coffee, vanilla coffee creamer (I used Left Field Farms), milk, and ice.
Prep!
The only thing you need to do to prepare for this recipe is brew your coffee and let it cool.
Tip: you can put the brewed coffee in the refrigerator or freezer to speed up the cooling process.
Create!
Add ice to two glasses and divide the coffee evenly between them.
Mix the Left Field Farms Vanilla Coffee Creamer and milk together and pour equal amounts over the two glasses of coffee.
Tip: if you prefer a less sweet latte, increase the amount of milk and decrease the amount of creamer to suit your own tastes – just keep the total amount equal to 1 cup.
Stir and enjoy!
Present!
To make this an Iced Vanilla Caramel Latte, you can add a drizzle of caramel syrup on top.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Ice Vanilla Latte
- Speed up the cooling process by putting the brewed coffee in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Change the ratio of the milk and vanilla coffee creamer to suit your own tastes. More milk vs. creamer will result in a less sweet latte.
- Add more flavor to this Iced Vanilla Latte recipe by adding different syrups, like caramel, on top.
FAQ’s
- What is the difference between an iced coffee and iced latte? An iced coffee is typically made with coffee or espresso, water, and ice where an iced latte is made with coffee or espresso, milk, and ice.
- Is iced coffee stronger than regular coffee? While the caffeine content in coffee greatly varies, iced coffee is made with a stronger brewed coffee. However, because it’s mixed with water or milk, it dilutes the caffeine back down to a more “normal” level.
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Iced Vanilla Latte
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2/3 cups Left Field Farms Vanilla Coffee Creamer
- 1/3 cup milk
- caramel syrup * optional
Instructions
- Add ice to two glass and pour equal amounts of the coffee into each.
- Combine the Left Field Farms Vanilla Coffee Creamer and milk, then divide evenly over the glasses of coffee.
- Top with caramel syrup, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Ice Vanilla Latte
- Make strong brewed coffee by either increasing the coffee to water ratio, or use a darker roast coffee.
- Speed up the cooling process by putting the brewed coffee in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Change the ratio of the milk and vanilla coffee creamer to suit your own tastes. More milk vs. creamer will result in a less sweet latte.
- Add more flavor to this Iced Vanilla Latte recipe by adding different syrups, like caramel, on top.
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Where to Find Left Field Farms in Walmart
You can find Left Field Farms Coffee Creamer in the dairy section at Walmart.
