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Vanilla Ice Cubes

This Vanilla Ice won't wax a chump like a candle, but it will keep your iced coffee cold (and delicious).

Prep Time
30 mins
Freezing Time:
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 ice cubes
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups  almond or coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional--add for more intense vanilla flavor

Instructions

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  1. Combine almond milk and sugar in a large saucepan.
  2. Slice open vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape insides into saucepan, then place empty vanilla bean into mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking to break up clumps of vanilla.
  3. Once mixture has come to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes more, whisking occasionally.
  4. Allow vanilla mixture to come to room temperature.
  5. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl with a spout, then pour mixture into ice cube trays.
  6. Freeze until completely solid, 3-4 hours (depending on the temperature of your freezer and size of the cubes).
  7. Serve with iced coffee, tea, or other beverages.

Notes

  • I've tested this recipe with almond milk and refrigerated Silk coconut milk with good results. Other people have reported using dairy milk and cream and have said that the cubes turn out well. Be aware that if you use soy milk, it's more likely to curdle when added to tea or coffee.

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12ice cubes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.