This summer I’ve noticed iced coffee products popping up in my local grocer’s refrigerated section. I happened to come across the International Delight version at Target and quickly put it back on the shelf after reading the ingredient label. With 23 g of sugar per serving, from sugar and corn syrup, I’ll stick with making my dairy-free, sugar-free version.
I’ve enjoyed this healthy Dairy-Free Mocha Coffee Cooler as a sweet treat after lunch. It definitely hits the spot. It also makes a fabulous breakfast-on-the-go with a scoop of dairy-free protein powder and my favorite chocolate greens.
Dairy-Free Mocha Coffee Cooler
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Raw Almonds
- 4 c. Cold Strong Brewed Coffee
- 4 Tbsp Cacao Powder
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Celtic Sea Salt
- 25-30 drops Liquid Vanilla Stevia
Toppings
Directions
- Place raw almonds in jar with lid.
- Fill jar with filtered water and cover.
- Soak almonds 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse then place in high-powered blender.
- Add coffee to blender and blend on high for 3 minutes
- Line a fine mesh sieve with an old (clean) t-shirt or kitchen towel and strain.
- Squeeze to get all of the liquid out and then discard pulp.
- Pour coffee cooler in quart jar, add cacao powder, vanilla, salt and stevia, cover, and shake well.
- Chill until ready for use.
This looks like a lovely treat to enjoy with friends on the deck on the summer! What is the “sugar” equivalent of the stevia? I don’t think all brands of stevia are equal in their conversion. Is the process you describe making almond milk? If so how much milk would you produce using that method? I can buy organic almond milk but cannot buy organic raw almonds in my area. I also entertain a lot in the summer, sometimes unexpectedly, so the shortcut of using the milk would be a fantastic time saver. All guests at our house eat low carb, whether they know it or not! Thanks!