The Best Coffee Recipes
Coffee makes for a delightful morning cup, but its flavor works beyond drinks. These coffee recipes show you how you can enjoy delicious coffee drinks as well as its culinary uses.
The Best Coffee Beans
When you are drinking coffee, the strength of the coffee matters because everyone has their own personal taste.
Some people prefer light roasts or medium roasts, as they are milder and less acidic. Others like dark roasts and espresso, which are stronger types of coffee.
When baking or cooking with coffee, a medium or dark roast will help to make the coffee flavor shine.
Experiment with different types of coffee beans and methods of brewing (like cold brew) in your recipes and see what you like.
How to Make Coffee More Interesting
If you're tired of the same morning coffee routine, you can try adding one of these mix-ins to your drink.
- pure sugar
- different types of milk or cream
- flavored simple syrup like caramel or Vanilla Coffee Syrup
- chocolate syrup
- ice (for iced coffee)
- whipped cream
- liqueurs, such as Irish cream or coffee liqueur
- spirits, like whiskey and rum
- a pinch of cinnamon
Part of the fun of being a coffee lover is that you can explore your own flavor combinations.
But if that sounds like too much work, don't miss some of our favorite coffee recipes below!
Uses for Coffee
Beyond coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, there are so many recipes with coffee beans and coffee flavors that are so delicious. Here are a few unique ways you can use coffee:
Breakfast: Yes, coffee is a breakfast drink. But have you ever added it to a coffee smoothie? Coffee is also so good in these cappuccino muffins.
Savory applications: Ground coffee can be used as a rub for meat like steaks or mixed into pulled pork.
Desserts: You can use coffee with chocolatey and creamy desserts. Try adding some espresso to brownies or make espresso chocolate chip cookies. Coffee ice cream is another favorite!
And, of course, you can always snack on chocolate-covered espresso beans — one of my favorite treats.
The Best Coffee Recipes
From drinks to desserts, we've pulled together some of our top recipes that use coffee just for you.
Enjoy your morning coffee in a unique way with this easy coffee smoothie recipe, making it a perfect all-in-one breakfast choice.
Embrace the Pumpkin Spice Latte madness of fall with this homemade recipe that shows you how incredibly easy it is to make this seasonal favorite at home.
Elevate your celebrations with this super easy-to-make Caramel Macchiato Coffee Creamer Fudge. It features a white chocolate and caramel-flavored base with a delightful layer of homemade caramel sauce.
These cappuccino coffee cake muffins put a delicious twist on a classic recipe with crumbly toppings and cappuccino icing drizzled on top. They are ideal for a quick breakfast or a thoughtful baked gift.
A cozy cocktail for winter or an iced delight for summer, Traditional Irish Coffee is a delightful way to conclude a special meal.
Experience the classic flavors of vanilla and almond in a delightful hot drink that rivals your neighborhood coffee shop, all made in just 5 minutes.
This unique twist on Irish coffee, Guinness Cold Brew Coffee, offers a dark, heavy, and masculine flavor profile with a prominent chocolate note. Perfect for those seeking an exceptional drink to savor and share.
Enjoy a delicious and straightforward dinner with Coffee BBQ Pulled Pork, whether smoked on a Traeger grill or prepared in your crockpot. It's paleo and Whole30 compliant, and incredibly tasty.
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant Chili Coffee Rubbed Steak, served with a red wine jus and homemade steak fries. The flavorful rub enhances the juicy meat, providing a savory, slightly tangy dining experience.
Indulge in a delightful paleo and vegan treat with this creamy and flavorful Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe.
Topped with crushed candy canes, these delectable Peppermint Mocha Cookies taste like Christmastime. With a bold chocolate coffee mocha flavor plus cool mint from peppermint extract.
Oh dear. My mouth is watering like crazy! They all look so delicious!
xo, Shell
I want to make everything on this list! Too bad I have to limit my caffeine right now 🙁
Thanks so much for including my milkshake recipe! I seriously need to make that one again. It's SO good. I love all the coffee recipes you have here!