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    Butter Pecan Dairy-Free Iced Coffee

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    By Hannah Kaminsky on April 20, 2015 Beverages, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Scalding hot coffee loses considerable appeal as temperatures inch back upwards, finally recovering from a long winter’s retreat. The staff of life for early risers and night owls alike, there’s no discussion of going without the daily cup of mud, no matter the heat or humidity Mother Nature is brewing up this season. Thankfully, mercifully, switching over to dairy-free iced coffee makes the morning routine no sweat.

    Butter Pecan Dairy-Free Iced Coffee Recipe - an amazing, fast (just 5 minutes!), easy, rich, energizing delight that's naturally vegan, gluten-free & soy-free!

    Fanciful flavored lattes are all the rage these days, and while some of these coffee concoctions veer a bit too far into dessert territory for the average caffeine-infusion, a lot can be learned from the innovative new blends on the market. Cafes across the country are experimenting with a broader palate of dairy-free creamers than ever, employing everything from coconut to almond, and of course the classic option of soy. Their creations inspired me to whip up my own easy creamer for a delicious dairy-free iced coffee, based on a nut that is quite overdue for some time in the spotlight: Pecans.

    Naturally buttery whether raw, roasted or toasted, creamy pecan butter needs only a bit of added sweetness and extra liquid to brighten any cool brew. Though this buttery pecan dairy-free iced coffee recipe is simple enough to whip up any day of the week, the resulting flavors are far better than those of your average Joe.

    Butter Pecan Dairy-Free Iced Coffee Recipe - an amazing, fast (just 5 minutes!), easy, rich, energizing delight that's naturally vegan, gluten-free & soy-free!

    Special Diet Notes: Butter Pecan Dairy-Free Iced Coffee

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free LivingBy ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, and vegetarian.

    Homemade Pecan Butter Option: You can easily make your own nut butter for this dairy-free iced coffee. Just pick up some raw pecans, optionally roast or toast them (to add flavor and help release the nut oils), and then grind until a creamy butter forms (patience!). For the Roasted Method, see this Food.com Recipe, for the Pan-Toasted Method, see this Cookie & Kate Recipe.

    Butter Pecan Dairy-Free Iced Coffee
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    Author: Hannah Kaminsky
    Serves: 1 large serving
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup plain dairy-free milk beverage
    • ¼ cup smooth pecan butter (see post above for homemade option)
    • 3 tablespoons firmly-packed light brown sugar*
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch salt
    • 1 cup strong, cold brewed coffee
    Instructions
    1. Blend or whisk all ingredients together until completely smooth.
    2. Serve over ice.
    Notes
    *If you prefer to use an unrefined sweetener, finely grind coconut sugar as a substitute for the brown sugar. It will affect the flavor a touch, for a deeper, slightly less sweet end result.
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    Hannah Kaminsky

      Hannah is the author of My Sweet Vegan, Vegan Desserts, and Vegan a la Mode. She is a professional photographer, food stylist and recipe creator. Hannah blogs many of her crafts, photos, and food creations at Bittersweet.

      23 Comments

      1. Sandra Laflamme on April 23, 2015 8:16 pm

        I’m not a coffee drinker but if I was I would definitely drink this. I have never thought to add pecans! Will have to share this with my husband!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 24, 2015 7:02 am

          You and me both! I bet the creamer would be amazing in herbal chai tea, too!

          Reply
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      3. Colorado Gal on April 21, 2015 6:57 pm

        This looks amazing! I’m a bulletproof coffee girl but am looking for a non-dairy option for summer, so this may work!

        Reply
      4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious on April 21, 2015 5:08 pm

        I like iced coffee with my lunch! Yours looks fantastic!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 21, 2015 8:01 pm

          With lunch? Hmm, yes that could be the perfect time for a midday pick up and to help avoid that post lunch slump!

          Reply
      5. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence on April 21, 2015 2:30 pm

        It’s the middle of the afternoon and I’m dragging!! I could really use one of these right now 🙂

        Reply
      6. Erin @ The Almond Eater on April 21, 2015 1:49 pm

        I am a HUGE iced coffee fan ( drink it almost every day)–this looks and sounds delicious!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 21, 2015 3:05 pm

          A nice change from almonds, too, huh? 🙂

          Reply
      7. Katherine on April 21, 2015 11:58 am

        Oh my goodness, this sounds wonderful! I usually only drink black coffee, and just for certain occasions, but this would be perfect for those brutal summer days in Michigan.

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 21, 2015 1:23 pm

          Yes, sometimes you need a special treat!

          Reply
      8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on April 21, 2015 6:36 am

        I love that you’re putting real pecan butter in this! That sounds so yummy!

        Reply
      9. Amrita @ MyWifeMakes.com on April 21, 2015 6:24 am

        yum yum yum!! I’ve never tried Pecan butter before! Will definitely be trying it out the next time I go to the nut shop to get my stash!!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 21, 2015 6:41 am

          You should! It’s definitely worth it!

          Reply
      10. Abigail on April 21, 2015 4:42 am

        I just woke up and I think right now I need this glass of iced coffee in my life! Love the richness and flavor pecan butter adds to the coffee! Pinned, too! 🙂

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 21, 2015 6:41 am

          Thanks Abigail!

          Reply
      11. Lauren @ Wicked Spatula on April 21, 2015 4:15 am

        Oohh this sounds so good! I’ll definitely be making this with coconut sugar soon!

        Reply
      12. Arman @ thebigmansworld on April 21, 2015 12:55 am

        Thanks so much for sharing, Hannah- I love how you used actual pecan butter instead of those syrups!

        Reply
      13. Kristina on April 20, 2015 9:15 pm

        Mmm, this sounds rich and decadent! I am all about iced drinks already – we are having temps in the 80’s this week in Portland! perfect time for this recipe, thanks Hannah!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 20, 2015 9:34 pm

          Wow, crazy! This has been a wild couple of weather years on the west coast. We’re warm and far too dry here, too!

          Reply
      14. Alice on April 20, 2015 6:51 pm

        This is so perfect for the mornings where I’m not really keen on putting milk or creamer in my coffee but still want the sweetness and flavor! Thanks!

        Reply
      15. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts on April 20, 2015 1:10 pm

        Oh, what a brilliant recipe! I’m for butter pecan “everything”! I’ve made pecan butter before; it’s really easy to do.

        Thanks for this recipe! YUM!
        Shirley

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on April 20, 2015 2:21 pm

          Me too – I think that’s why I love that new cashew milk ice cream so much – the base is like butter pecan without the pecan chunks!

          Reply

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