
About this recipe
Coffee just got a serious upgrade. This iced coconut milk coffee with dates (no artificial or refined sweeteners) is smooth, creamy, and naturally sweet—no syrups or refined sugar needed. The coconut milk makes it extra rich, and the dates add just the right amount of sweetness. It’s the kind of drink that feels like a treat but is actually good for you.
Why You’ll Love It
- Naturally sweetened with dates—no sugar crash!
- Ultra-creamy thanks to homemade coconut milk.
- Refreshing and easy to make in just a few minutes.
- Customizable—spice it up with cinnamon, cardamom, or a dash of cocoa powder.
What You’ll Need
- Can of coconut milk. I use full fat, but feel free to use the lite version or even a fat-free one.
- Cold espresso or strong brewed coffee
- Dates. If you need to sub-use cane sugar for this coffee, it is best to avoid artificial sweeteners, which will give it a different taste.
- Vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Ice for serving
how to make the sweet coconut milk coffee
To make this creamy iced coconut milk coffee with dates, blend the coconut milk with water until smooth. Once combined, pour it into a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Meanwhile, brew a strong espresso or bold coffee and let it cool completely.
Next, blend 1 ½ cups of the prepared coconut milk with four pitted dates, vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and cinnamon. Taste the mixture; if you’d like it sweeter, add another date or two and blend until smooth.
When you’re ready to serve, fill two glasses with ice and pour in the sweetened coconut milk until each glass is about halfway full. Then, top it off with the cooled coffee and give it a gentle stir. If you prefer a blended version, toss everything into a blender along with some ice and blend until thick and creamy for a frappé-style drink.
Tips for the Best Iced Coconut Milk Coffee
- Medjool dates work best—they’re extra sweet and caramel-like.
- A pinch of cardamom or cocoa powder takes it to another level.
- Store extra coconut milk in the fridge for up to 3 days (shake before using!).
- Adjust the coffee strength depending on how bold you like it.
Iced Coconut Milk Coffee with Dates
Ingredients
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 4 cups of water
- ½ cup of cold espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 4-6 pitted dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Ice for serving
Instructions
Make the Coconut Milk
- Blend the coconut milk and water until smooth.
- Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate.
Brew the Coffee
- Make a strong espresso or a bold cup of coffee.
- Let it cool completely.
Sweeten the Coconut Milk
- Blend 1 ½ cups of your homemade coconut milk with 4 dates, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
- Taste and add more dates if you want it sweeter.
Serve Over Ice
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Pour the sweetened coconut milk halfway up the glass.
- Top with coffee and stir.
Notes
Make It a Blended Drink (Optional)
- For a frosty, blended version, mix the coffee, coconut milk, and ice together in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition
information
Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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