Calling all blended iced coffee addicts ;-)

gold21

Mon, Oct 16 2017, 9:53 pm

I spend too much money on blended iced coffees, and besides, I want to drink iced coffee on my own time without having to shlep anywhere.

I want to learn to make my own at home but first, I need a recommendation for a blender that would be good for iced coffee, and secondly, I need a good recipe. And any other tips/ suggestions that could help me become more independent in feeding my iced coffee addiction! :-)

Thanks

tichellady

Mon, Oct 16 2017, 10:00 pm

I can recommend a blender that makes enough for 1-3 people ( depending how much you make) but not more

challahchallah

Mon, Oct 16 2017, 10:11 pm

Following. And I'd take a recommendation for a small blender since my husband doesn't like coffee.

iluvy

Mon, Oct 16 2017, 10:41 pm

I make myself blended ice coffees several times a day with this:
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilto.....ender

The quality isn't amazing (one broke after a year) but the price is, especially since it comes with two jars. (The jar is the part that broke).

Here is my recipe, adapted from Overtime Cook:

1 scoop coffee (however much you usually put in a regular cup)
1 heaping spoon instant vanilla pudding mix
boiling water to dissolve
milk until 8 oz
squirt vanilla (optional)
ice cubes to fill (about 7)

HeartyAppetite

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 1:38 am

I don't have an exact recipe, but I love to use caramel syrup and vanilla syrup. About the ratio of 2:1 caramel:vanilla
Similar to a caramel macchiato

Iymnok

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 1:43 am

Make a strong coffee with all the additions that you like and freeze in an ice cube tray. Blend with milk.
Since it's not just water, the ice cubes crush easier and you get a really smooth drink. I use an inexpensive immersion blender in a 4cup measuring cup.

amother

Lemon

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 1:48 am

Ice in the blender makes it very frothy. I dissolve coffee in a little hot water add chocolate syrup sugar vanilla milk and ice cubes heaven

gold21

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 2:58 pm

tichellady wrote:

This has been perfect for us https://www.amazon.com/BELLA-R.....83ITI

Thanks!

For some reason, it's only available through one of the sellers on Amazon, not through Amazon directly. I'll have to look around for it.

Tongue Out

gold21

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 2:59 pm

iluvy wrote:

Thanks!!

The recipe looks delicious, thank you.

Does the blender crush ice cubes well?

gold21

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 2:59 pm

HeartyAppetite wrote:

I don't have an exact recipe, but I love to use caramel syrup and vanilla syrup. About the ratio of 2:1 caramel:vanilla
Similar to a caramel macchiato

Yum!

gold21

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 3:00 pm

Iymnok wrote:

Thanks, that's a cute idea.

gold21

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 3:01 pm

amother wrote:

Ice in the blender makes it very frothy. I dissolve coffee in a little hot water add chocolate syrup sugar vanilla milk and ice cubes heaven

Now I'm really craving a coffee Tongue Out

gold21

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 3:07 pm

farm wrote:

Why is this in interesting discussions? I want recipe cards!

Ha, lol, good point, I randomly picked this forum to post in, I usually just scroll through the Forum very quickly and pick anything that vaguely works LOL

Chayalle

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 3:30 pm

I knew that checking a thread like this while fleishigs is going to be a bad idea. I shouldn't have had last night's leftovers for lunch.

iluvy

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 3:44 pm

gold21 wrote:

Thanks!!

The recipe looks delicious, thank you.

Does the blender crush ice cubes well?

Decently. Sometimes you need to pulse it a couple of times instead of holding down the button. It's not amazing quality but I use it a lot and am very happy with it overall.

Hashem_Yaazor

Tue, Oct 17 2017, 5:13 pm

I use one of these http://amzn.to/2zgxYpT and have for several years and it's going strong still. I love it because it's super easy to clean and I don't have to worry about spilling like my old blender which had issues with the gasket.

I sometimes use flavored coffee powders and just make it in the blender with a lot of ice and a little water. My boys like to make a strong coffee and add chocolate syrup and I don't want to know how much sugar, and lots of ice and some extra milk if needed.

saw50st8

Wed, Oct 18 2017, 7:53 am

I have a vitamix and it's amazing but expensive. It crushes ice really, really well though.