One of the hardest parts about being pregnant is the cutdown on caffeine.
Notice I didn’t say cut out – I am not that strong.
I bought decaf tea for my iced tea and I allow myself one mini soda (those adorable mini 8 oz cans) a day.
I figure it’s only 21 mg of caffeine…divided by 2 babies. Heck – I probably get more caffeine from chocolate milkshakes. ;-)
But on a long work day or a day where I really just crave my fix, I have a special Vanilla Cinnamon Iced Coffee.
My doctor told me a cup of coffee is a-ok…but I wonder if he knows how strong I like it! Just kidding…well, kind of.
This is my favorite way to make iced coffee. It’s easy and stores in the fridge for up to a week.
Lately I have been making super small batches, but normally one batch will last me a week.
Perfect to make ahead on Sunday to save yourself the $5 trip through Starbucks!
Vanilla Cinnamon Iced Coffee
Ingredients
Vanilla Cinnamon Iced Coffee
- 1 ½ cups ground strong coffee
- 8 cups water
- Ice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla cinnamon syrup, to taste
- half-and-half, to taste
Vanilla Cinnamon Syrup
- 1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean, sliced open vertically
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Vanilla Cinnamon Iced Coffee
- Add coffee grounds and water to a large pitcher. Stir. Cover and let sit at room temperature overnight for up to 12 hours.
- Strain mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Discard leftover coffee grounds. Store coffee in fridge until ready to use.
- Fill a large glass with ice cubes. Add coffee, vanilla syrup, and half and half. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust half-and-half and/or vanilla cinnamon syrup as needed.
Vanilla Cinnamon Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add sugar, water and vanilla bean. Bring to a roiling boil and remove from heat. Let cool, then stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any vanilla bean pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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