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French Vanilla Iced Coffee with Homemade Vanilla Syrup

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
French Vanilla Iced Coffee with Homemade Vanilla Syrup is the ultimate delicious drink to kick start any day or week. We are all busy and on the go, and having the right amount of creamy caffeine made to order is the perfect solution for going all day every day. I am in love with this Homemade Vanilla Iced Coffee and make a big batch every Monday!
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Ingredients

For the Homemade Vanilla Syrup

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean split down the middle
  • 1/2 tablespoon real vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Iced Coffee

  • 1/8 cup Homemade Vanilla Syrup see above
  • 1/4 cup Lactaid Whole Milk
  • 1 cup strongly brewed coffee chilled
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

For the Homemade Vanilla Syrup

  • Heat water, sugars, and vanilla bean in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Stir as it simmers occasionally.
  • Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool.
  • Store in the fridge (up to 1-2 weeks) in an airtight container until ready to use.

For the Vanilla Iced Coffee

  • Pour all ingredients over ice.
  • Stir and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 196mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.5mg