While the weather is still cold right now, spring is upon us. Soon the snow and barren trees will be replaced by chirping birds and green leaves and grass. The springtime is the favorite time of the year for many people, for a number of different reasons.
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There are few things more relaxing than sitting out on the porch on a nice moderately-temperatured spring morning with a cup of coffee. Millions of us enjoy coffee all over the world, for both the taste and benefits. Whether you like a basic cup of coffee, or you love using some syrup that you discovered on Coffee or Bust, it is an enjoyable experience.
However, if you’re a vegan, that isn’t always the case. Having coffee as a vegan can sometimes feel like an incomplete experience as many recipes call for dairy-based items. Thankfully, if you’re a vegan that wants to enjoy some coffee, you don’t need to settle. There are several great vegan options. Without any further ado, let’s look at a couple tasty vegan coffee recipes to try this spring.
A Coconut Mocha
One of the most popular replacements for milk or other dairy-based additives to coffee is coconut milk. It has an incredible taste, adds depth to the flavor of coffee and can even be quite healthy. As a result, adding it to your coffee is always a good idea. However, if you want to truly take this creation to the next level, adding some notes of chocolate can really hit the spot.
Simply add some chocolate syrup, as well as coconut milk, to any brewed coffee and it is sure to be a wonderful experience. This can be enjoyed hot or cold and if you want to up the decadence even further, adding some toasted coconut or dairy-free whip is worth considering.
Cafe Noir
Also known as New Orleans coffee, this is a coffee that has chicory added for flavor. Chicory is a fairly bitter herb that tastes a little bit like caramel and chocolate, which can be very pleasant in your coffee. It does this without adding a ton of calories or sugar.
This type of coffee is particularly good if you’re looking to change up your standard black coffee, without going too over the top. It is a tasty and subtle recipe that can really hit the spot. Also, if you are trying to reduce your caffeine intake for one reason or another, this type of coffee naturally has less caffeine than most.
Spiced Turkish Coffee
A new season is all about trying new things, so why not get a little international this springtime? A great option to consider is spiced Turkish coffee. Turkish coffee is served either sweet or bitter, with no milk, so it is vegan without having to make any big changes to the recipe. The cardamom that is included features an intense flavor and many other things can be added like cloves and vanilla.
This might take some getting used to for some, but you will eventually find yourself enjoying the spices and not even needing any sort of additional sweetening agent. There are great vegan coffee recipes all over the world, so be sure to do your own research and see if any catch your eye.
In conclusion, hopefully this article has helped you discover some unique and delicious vegan coffee recipes to try out. These are far from the only options out there, so go out and discover the tastes that you like the most.