Starbucks is a popular company that millions of people venture to any time of day to get their coffee fix. Yet, if you are wanting to save some bucks during the week and don’t mind creating your own mixture of coffee flavors, here are a few trendy and popular coffee recipes that you can enjoy right along with your homemade slice of Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake.
How to Create Popular Coffee Recipes
Cinnamon Iced Coffee
2 c. milk
1/2 c. cream
2 tsp. Instant Coffee
1 tbsp. sugar
3 Ice cubes
Dash of cinnamon
Mix the above in a blender for 30 seconds or so, pour into cups, top it off with a scoop of whip cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.Serve and enjoy.
Mint Chocolate Coffee
1 c non-dairy coffee creamer
3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
3/4 tsp. chocolate extract
1/2 tsp. pure mint extract
Beat ingredients at low speed until blended thoroughly. Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons of mixture into hot coffee. Store remainder in airtight container.
Cappuccino
Prepare 1 1/3 cups espresso or very strong coffee. Meanwhile, microwave 1 1/3 cups low fat (1%) milk in 2-cup microwave-proof glass measure 3 to 4 minutes, until boiling. Transfer milk to blender and blend at high speed 1 minute or until very frothy. Pour coffee into 4 cups, add milk and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
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Butterscotch Coffee
via Taste of Home
1 c. butterscotch chips, divided
8 c. hot brewed coffee
1/2 c. half-and-half cream
5 to 8 tbsp. sugar
Whipped cream in a can
In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #4 round tip. Fill with melted chips. Pipe eight garnishes onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
In a large pitcher, stir coffee and remaining butterscotch chips until chips are melted. Stir in cream and sugar. Pour into mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream and a butterscotch garnish.
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What is your favorite coffee drink?
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