While nothing hits the spot in summer quite like a delicious, frozen coffee concoction, the truth is that your favorite drink can be a major calorie and sugar bomb.  For example, a grande Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino clocks in at 500 calories and a whopping 68 grams of sugar. Making a cool coffee drink at home is easier than you think, and is better for both your body and your wallet.

 

Vegan Iced Coffee // That Girl Shannon

Made with coffee ice cubes, this iced coffee is sweetened naturally with stevia and gets a touch of flavor from the addition of vanilla and cinnamon. Top it off with a vegan-friendly milk like cashew.

Dairy-Free Honey-Almond Iced Coffee // Athletic Avocado

This unique iced coffee blends the flavors of honey and almond for a delicious drink.

Golden Milk Iced Coffee // The First Mess

This innovative coffee drink uses golden milk – a tumeric-based concoction which is awesome antioxidant that helps to reduce inflammation in your body.  There’s also cinnamon, vanilla and cardamon added.

Vegan Overnight Thai Iced Coffee // Cotter Crunch

This amazing iced coffee sits overnight so the cardamon, cinnamon and nutmeg spices really have time to give your drink a lot of flavor.

Vanilla Cappuccino Protein Smoothie // Food Done Light

This smoothie is a great way to combine your coffee with your breakfast, but also makes a great afternoon pick-me-up.  The yogurt and protein powder help ensure this blended drink is super satisfying.

Iced Maple Macchiato // Spache the Spatula

With only three ingredients, this iced maple macchiato is quick and easy, plus the maple flavor adds an amazingly delicious flavor to your coffee.

Almond Milk Frappe // Simply Lakita

This blended, frosty drink is sweetened naturally with coconut sugar and uses almond milk, so it’s super creamy but dairy-free.

Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte // Cook Nourish Bliss

Cold brew coffee is combined with a homemade honey and cinnamon syrup and topped off with milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Protein Iced Coffee // Healthfully Ever After

This is a coffee with staying power!  Chocolate protein powder adds protein and a mocha flavor to this blended drink.

Iced Coconut Water Mocha // Wholeheartedly Healthy

To help keep you super hydrated, coconut water is added to this iced mocha, sweetened naturally with coconut sugar.  For a creamy yet dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk or, for a lighter option, use almond milk.

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