Description
A creamy and refreshing keto-friendly iced coffee made with homemade macadamia nut milk, strong coffee, and optional heavy cream. The perfect low-carb pick-me-up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw macadamia nuts
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 1-2 drops liquid stevia or other keto-friendly sweetener to taste
- 4 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled (or cold brew concentrate)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Keto-friendly sweetener to taste (erythritol, monk fruit, stevia)
- Optional: Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Soak the Macadamia Nuts: Place the macadamia nuts in a bowl and cover them with filtered water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Drain and Rinse: After soaking, drain the nuts and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- Blend the Nuts: Add the soaked and rinsed macadamia nuts to a high-speed blender. Pour in 4 cups of filtered water and add the sea salt. If desired, add your keto-friendly sweetener now.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Strain (Optional): For the smoothest milk, strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- Store: Pour the macadamia nut milk into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before using.
- Brew Strong Coffee: Brew 4 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method. If using cold brew concentrate, dilute according to package instructions.
- Cool the Coffee: Allow the coffee to cool completely. Refrigerate to speed up the process.
- Prepare Your Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Coffee: Pour the cooled coffee over the ice in your glass, leaving room at the top.
- Add Heavy Cream (Optional): Add heavy cream for extra creaminess.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sweeten to Taste (Optional): Add your keto-friendly sweetener of choice, starting with a small amount and adjusting to your liking.
- Top with Macadamia Nut Milk: Gently pour the macadamia nut milk over the coffee.
- Stir Gently: Stir the iced coffee gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder or chopped macadamia nuts.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For an even smoother and less acidic iced coffee, use cold brew concentrate.
- Add a tablespoon of MCT oil for an extra boost of energy and fat.
- Make it Mocha: Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the coffee before adding the macadamia nut milk.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the coffee for a warm and cozy flavor.
- Experiment with different flavored extracts, such as almond, hazelnut, or peppermint, to create unique and delicious iced coffee variations.
- Freeze Coffee Ice Cubes: To prevent your iced coffee from getting diluted, freeze coffee in ice cube trays and use those instead of regular ice cubes.
- Make a Macadamia Nut Creamer: For a thicker and richer creamer, use less water when making the macadamia nut milk (e.g., 2 cups of water instead of 4).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes