Mix It Up: Instant Coffee Recipe Ideas to Get the Best Results

What are instant coffee recipe ideas you can try to get the best results?

1. Classic Iced Coffee
2. Coffee Milkshake
3. Coffee Mocha
4. Vanilla Cinnamon Coffee
5. Iced Caramel Latte

Overview

Instant coffee is more than a quick fix—it’s a versatile base for delicious, creative drinks. Using Bona Vita 8-in-1 Coffee, naturally sweetened with Stevia and packed with health benefits, you can easily make refreshing iced coffees or cozy cafe-style mochas. These simple recipes add variety and wellness to your daily routine.

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There’s nothing quite like a good cup of instant coffee during a bustling schedule! A quick pick-me-up is any busy person’s best friend, regardless of the time of day. It’s a straightforward drink to prepare, but did you know that it can be enjoyed in more ways than one?

If you’re in the mood to get creative, we’ve got instant coffee recipe ideas you can try at home. Our star ingredient will be the Bona Vita 8-in-1 Coffee. With the natural sweetness of zero-calorie Stevia, it won’t just make your favorite drink more delicious— it will also give it a healthy boost. Try these easy recipes to give your regular cup a fun twist!

Classic Iced Coffee

Start with a simple favorite: classic iced coffee. This refreshing drink blends rich coffee flavor with a cooling chill, perfect for busy coffee lovers. It’s quick to prepare and can be enjoyed plain or customized to your taste.

Ingredients:

• Bona Vita instant coffee (recommended serving size)
• Hot water (small amount, to dissolve the coffee)
• Cold water
• Ice

Preparation:

1. Dissolve the coffee mix in hot water, then add cold water and ice to your preference.
2. Stir and enjoy your refreshing homemade Bona Vita iced coffee.

Coffee Milkshake

For a textured, indulgent treat, try a coffee milkshake—perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a summer refreshment.

Ingredients:

• Bona Vita instant coffee (recommended serving size)
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ice cream (softened for 5 minutes)
• Optional toppings (sprinkles, berries, nuts)

Blend all ingredients until smooth. If a blender isn’t available, stirring by hand works too. Pour into a glass and add toppings as desired.

Coffee Mocha

Mocha counts as a comfort drink because it combines two familiar flavors of home into one. It’s popular for mixing chocolate and coffee for a truly unique taste. This version of coffee is perfect for people who are trying it out for the first time or for those who have a preference for the sweeter side of a cup of joe.

You’ll need these ingredients to enjoy an instant coffee mocha:

• Bona Vita instant coffee – recommended serving size per package
• 4-5 ounces of water
• Milk
• Chocolate powder or drinking chocolate
• Toppings of your choice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Boil a cup of water.
2. In your cup, combine Bona Vita instant coffee powder with your preferred chocolate powder or drinking chocolate.
3. Add 30–35 ml of freshly boiled water to dissolve the mixture.
4. Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over low to medium heat, whisking gently until warmed and slightly frothy.
5. Pour the steamed milk into the coffee and chocolate mixture.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes, then enjoy.

Vanilla Cinnamon Coffee

A homemade flavored coffee can be just as delicious as the expensive kind you’d order at a coffee shop. Vanilla cinnamon coffee can easily be made in the comfort of your home, blending a unique creamy flavor with the sweet tang of cinnamon. This recipe is just what you and your taste buds need to stay warm, especially on rainy days.

Enjoy this recipe using these ingredients:

• Bona Vita instant coffee – recommended serving size per package
• Hot water
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ½ cup of milk

How to Prepare:

1. Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water.
2. Pour milk into a microwave-safe cup and heat gently for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla extract into the warmed milk.
4. Combine the hot coffee with the flavored milk mixture.
5. Bona Vita’s natural sweetener is 200–400 times sweeter¹ than artificial ones, so no additional sugar is needed.
6. Mix well and enjoy your beverage.

Iced Caramel Latte

Are you craving for premium coffee flavor? If you like cafe staples such as iced caramel latte, you might find it helpful to learn how to make it yourself at home. You won’t need to worry about needing specific equipment or ingredients, either— this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow, and it will only take one to two minutes to complete.

Here’s what you need to make an instant iced caramel latte:

• Bona Vita instant coffee – recommended serving size per package
• Milk
• 2 tablespoons of caramel syrup
• Ice
• Toppings of your choice (optional)

Preparation Steps:

1. Fill a glass with ice and set aside.
2. In a separate cup, dissolve the Bona Vita coffee mix using a small amount of hot water, then add cold water.
3. Add caramel syrup to the iced glass, adjusting the amount to suit your taste and glass size.
4. Pour the prepared coffee over the caramel and ice.
5. Finish by sprinkling your preferred toppings for a personalized touch.

Key Takeaway

These fun instant coffee recipe ideas offer creative ways to indulge in your favorite beverage. Whether you enjoy your treat nice and simple or if you want to give it bolder flavors, having a nice range of options for a customized energy booster will make each try feel and taste as good as new!

Bona Vita will add an even better twist to your recipes by offering you health benefits beyond just being sugar-free. Shop with us today to try out our all-natural instant coffee! Feel free to read our blogs as well to learn how else they can improve your overall well-being.

 

References:

1. Stevia