Vegan Coffee Syrup Recipes: Because nothing is better than cozying up (or cooling down) with a delicious, decadently flavoured and sweetened coffee drink! Homemade coffee syrup is incredibly quick and easy to make and will keep for ages in the fridge, all ready for you to make your own drinks with authentic coffeehouse flavour!
Do you want to make coffee shop-level drinks without leaving home? Of course, you do! And this collection of vegan coffee syrups, creamy lattes, and frothy iced coffees is just what you need. From rich brown sugar syrup and intensely chocolatey syrup to cozy pumpkin spice and caramel apple flavours, there is something here for every kind of coffee craving.
The best part? Most of the syrups are ready in just a few minutes with simple pantry ingredients, and they are so much more budget-friendly than buying bottled syrups or heading to Starbucks.
Keep a jar in the fridge, and you are always only moments away from a fancy hot latte, an iced coffee, or a shaken espresso. Grab your favourite mug or a tall glass full of ice, and get ready to play barista!
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How To Make Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is a really great syrup for easy sweetening when you want to add sweetness without adding any flavour, and it couldn't be easier to make yourself at home.
All you need are 2 ingredients. Sugar and water. White or cane sugar is best.
Here's how you make it:
- Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Stir until hot and the sugar is dissolved.
- Allow the syrup to cool a little, pour into a glass bottle or jar, then refrigerate.
Simple syrup will last for about 4 weeks if kept in the fridge. A richer simple syrup, made from a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water, will last for about six months.
All of the following vegan coffee syrup recipes are naturally vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free, and soy-free, and unlike many store-bought varieties, are free of artificial flavours. Feel free to swap out the sugar for Stevia or any other artificial sweeteners in these recipes.
How To Use Coffee Syrup
All you need to make yourself a deliciously sweetened vegan latte or vegan iced coffee are 3 ingredients:
- Espresso or strong coffee.
- A few tablespoons/pumps of your favourite vegan-friendly coffee syrup.
- Dairy-free milk of choice, such as oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, or cashew milk.
Brew some coffee, heat the milk (if it's a hot drink), then combine in a mug or glass with a little syrup, not forgetting plenty of ice if it's an iced coffee drink.
Coffee syrup isn't just for coffee drinks though. It's also great for adding to tea, hot chocolate, frappes, soda, cocktails, smoothies and plant milk. Mixed with cold plant milk of choice, my vegan chocolate syrup makes awesome chocolate milk!
Espresso Machine Recommendation
For making the coffee, I absolutely adore my Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine! It's at least 7 years old now and still going strong. If you are looking to invest in a machine that makes barista-quality coffee, I highly recommend it. If space is an issue, check out the Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine, which is also very highly rated and a little cheaper.
If you don't have an espresso machine though, don't worry because you can make fancy coffee drinks with regular strongly brewed coffee. I always include the exact amount you need in my vegan coffee recipes.
Wondering what other kitchenware and appliances I love? See my kitchenware essentials here!
Fancy Vegan Coffee Recipes
Looking for some fancy coffee recipes to use your vegan coffee syrup in instead of winging it with a custom creation? Sip, sip, sip away with these delicious brews:
Vegan Coffee Syrup FAQs
It depends on the brand and variety of coffee syrup. Some coffee syrups contain dairy products, natural flavourings that aren't vegan, or honey, and they all contain sugar. As you are probably aware, not all sugar is vegan (if you live in the U.S.). Check the label before purchasing and contact the brand to clarify if it's not clear. Rest assured though, that all of my vegan coffee syrup recipes are vegan when made as instructed and the website Go Dairy Free has a useful and up-to-date article listing dairy-free and vegan coffee house syrups and sauces from popular brands like Torani syrups.
That depends on how much sweetness you like in your beverage. Generally though, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) is a good amount to start with.
Coffee syrup is perfect for sweetening your drinks because, unlike sugar, it is liquid and combines easily whether you are making a hot or cold drink. Depending on the variety used, it can also add delicious flavour as well as sweetness.
I hope this post leaves you feeling inspired. Have fun making your own vegan coffee syrups and delicious and decadent flavoured coffee drinks!
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