Low-Calorie Iced Coffee for a Hot Day: Only 25 Calories

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Sneak Preview: Low-calorie iced coffee is made with cold brew coffee and unsweetened cashew milk. Skip the guilt with this low-fat, low-sugar latte that checks in at only 25 calories per serving.

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Only 25 calories? In a quart-size Mason jar? Seriously? The hot, muggy days in Texas lately call for seriously refreshing drinks instead of hot coffee.

I drink a tall glass of this iced coffee every day in the summertime after lunch. It fills me up and cools me off at the same time. In the winter, I make a version of the same thing, without ice, heated in a mug.


How Do You Make Coffee Concentrate?

I like Pioneer Woman’s recipe for Perfect Iced Coffee. Make a huge container if you want one every day. The concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.


How To Assemble a Low-Calorie Coffee Drink

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  1. Fill a quart Mason jar half full of ice cubes.
  2. Add water to the one-cup line.
  3. Pour in coffee concentrate until the total liquid reaches the 2-cup line.
  4. Add cashew milk almost to the top (1 cup).
  5. Optional: Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract to make a vanilla latte.

What’s the Secret to This Healthy Iced Coffee?

Unsweetened cashew milk. Have you tried it? I prefer it over almond milk. Unsweetened cashew milk has fewer calories (25 per cup), and I like the flavor better, too.

Of course, you can adapt this recipe to your tastes, including using other non-dairy milk like oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk. Remember that the calorie count will be different.

Since I drink this in the afternoon, I’ve got to have decaf. The amounts listed are only suggestions. Suit yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute dairy milk (like whole milk) for cashew milk?

Oh yes. Nonfat milk or skim milk would be delicious. However, the calorie counts will be different.

Does cashew milk contain protein?

It depends on whether you make it at home or buy it. Commercially sold cashew milk usually contains only one gram or less per serving. Homemade cashew milk can have up to 5 grams or protein.

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Parting thoughts: I hope you’ll skip the Starbucks drinks and try this one. I usually eat some Spicy Dark Chocolate Pecan Bark with my latte. It’s a great way to finish off my salad lunch.

Help at Your Fingertips: For questions or suggestions, email Paula at saladinajar.com. If you need help, I’m happy to troubleshoot via email (faster than leaving a comment). Attach pictures and as many details as possible for the best advice.


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Yield: 1 serving

Low-Calorie Iced Coffee Recipe with Cashew Milk Recipe

This hazelnut-flavored coffee latte made with cashew milk and iced coffee concentrate won’t break the calorie bank.

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Prep time: 1 minute
Total time: 1 minute

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups (454 g) ice
  • 1 cup (227 g) water
  • 1 cup (227 g) coffee concentrate See the notes
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsweetened cashew milk or use vanilla-flavored cashew milk
  • Sweetener of your choice optional, but to keep it at 25 calories, use something like stevia or Swerve

Instructions

  • Fill a Mason quart jar at least half full of ice.
  • Add water to the 1-cup line.
  • Add coffee concentrate to the 2-cup line. Add a little more or less according to how strong you like your coffee.
  • Add 1 cup of cashew milk.
  • If desired, stir in an artificial sweetener of choice in the amount you require. (I like one package of Trader Joe’s Stevia.) You could use granulated sugar or honey, but your drink will be more than 25 calories.
  • Stir and enjoy.

Notes

My coffee of choice at the moment is Hazelnut Decaf but you can use any ground coffee you prefer. I buy the beans from Winco in my area and grind them before I leave the store. To 12 ounces of coffee, I add 6 quarts of water. Stir it up well and let it sit on the counter for 12-24 hours. Strain through a cheesecloth or large, commercial-size coffee filter. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 160mg

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2 Comments

  1. Hey, Paula! Love your new look, and I love your hair! You are looking sharp. I also make and drink coffee concentrate. I started about a year ago, and I have never looked back. It’s so much easier on my stomach, and it’s great to have it made up so I don’t have to think so much in the morning. LOL Thanks for this recipe. I will have to source some cashew milk. I’m all about trying to fill up with few calories; fighting old age spread is at least a part-time job.

    1. Thank you for the kind words, Becky. I hadn’t noticed the coffee concentrate being easier on my tummy but I’ll take notice from now on. Cashew milk is readily available in my area. Hope you can find it. Have a good weekend.