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Are you a coffee addict? Do you find yourself with a strong cup of Joe in your hand all day long? Think about this… How much money do you spend on the coffee you drink? I would say the average cup of flavored coffee, you purchase in a coffee shop, will run anywhere between $3 and $5 per cup.
I have some great ideas to help you save money and have a great cup of tasty coffee at the same time. You can take simple ingredients you have around your house or office and make yourself a special treat!
I have listed some great additives you can add to a regular pot of brewed coffee to create your own, unique flavors. If you are not a coffee drinker, I have even included a great little recipe for a “Hot Vanilla” drink!
Caramel Coffee
1 pot of fresh brewed coffee
1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
Prepare your coffee pot with coffee and water. Before you turn it on, pour the caramel topping into the bottom of the empty coffee pot.
Brew coffee and stir! Add creamer if you like, and enjoy!
Chocolate Coffee
1 pot of fresh brewed coffee
1/3 cup chocolate ice cream topping
Prepare your coffee pot with coffee and water. Before you turn it on, pour the chocolate topping into the bottom of the empty coffee pot.
Brew coffee and stir! Add creamer if you like, and enjoy!.jpg)
For more of an intense flavor, you can use caramel/chocolate flavored coffee!
Hot Chocolate Coffee
1 pot of fresh brewed coffee
1-2 packages of powdered hot chocolate (depending on how rich you want your coffee)
Prepare your pot of coffee. When it is complete, add hot chocolate mix to the pot (minimum 8 cups).
Add half and half if you would like. Stir and enjoy!
Cinnamon Coffee
2 Tsp. cinnamon (ground)
Coffee
Water
Prepare your coffee pot with coffee and water. Before you brew the coffee, add cinnamon to the coffee in the filter.
Brew pot, add creamer if you would like and enjoy!
You can also use pumpkin pie spice or ground cloves in the place of the cinnamon!
Hot Vanilla
1 Cup milk
2 Tsp sugar
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Whipped Topping (to taste)
Cinnamon or cocoa powder (to taste)
Heat milk to just below boiling point, approximately 1- 1 1/2 minutes in microwave.
Stir in sugar and vanilla.
Garnish with whipped topping and cinnamon or cocoa if desired.
Serve immediately.
If you like to drink your coffee with milk, try using Carnation Evaporated milk in place of regular. It adds a unique, smooth flavor!
If you would like to get even more creative, try: Starbucks Copycat Recipes
Vegan Iced Mocha Recipe: Raleigh Vegetarian Examiner
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That Carnation Milk is great to make pudding as well. When the instructions say 2 cups of whole milk, replace that with one cup of Carnation Milk and 1 cup of water. It is delicious and you can always make pudding even when you don't have enough fresh milk.
If done the cinnamon one and I love it. Not to mention how good it makes the house smell. I'll have to try the other ones.
yummy coffee-- even though it is getting warm outside I can always use a good cup of joe!
I just made the Hot Vanilla tonight. It reminds me of the homemade vanilla pudding my mom used to make when I was growing up. Yum! This could get addictive!
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