Espresso

Capture the classic taste of espresso without the hassle of expensive brewing equipment! For best flavor, serve espresso immediately. 

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

MAKES: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ground coffee (French or other dark roast)
• 1-1/2 cups cold water
• Lemon twists, optional

Directions

Place ground coffee in the filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately in espresso cups with lemon twists if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1/3 cup espresso equals 7 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.

 
 Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Starbucks French Roast ground coffee.

Cappuccino

Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk. 
 

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

MAKES: 1 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup hot brewed Easy Espresso

Directions

1. Place milk in a 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until milk is hot and small bubbles form around edge of cup.
2. Place a metal whisk in cup; whisk vigorously by holding whisk handle loosely between palms and quickly rubbing hands back and forth. Remove foam to a small measuring cup as it forms. Continue whisking until foam measures 1/3 cup; set aside.
3. Pour Easy Espresso into a mug; pour in remaining hot milk. Spoon foam over top and serve immediately. Yield: 1 serving.

Editor's Note: You may also use a portable mixer with whisk attachment to froth the milk. This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. 

Nutritional Facts

1 cup equals 76 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein.

 

Iced Mochaccino

Enjoy this guilt-free low-fat, low-sugar iced mochaccino anytime you need a pick-me-up.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 cup hot water
2 teaspoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1 teaspoon NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1 packet no-calorie sweetener (or 2 teaspoons sugar)
Ice cubes
2/3 cup steamed 1% lowfat milk

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water, coffee granules, cocoa and sweetener in small container; stir until coffee is dissolved.
   
2. Makes 1 serving.
3. Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories: 90 Calories from Fat: 15 Total Fat: 2 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 85 mg Carbohydrates: 11 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 8 g Protein: 6 g.
4. Fill tall glass three-fourths full with ice cubes. Top with milk; gently pour coffee mixture down side of glass.

Iced Dulce de Leche Latté

A refreshing, iced coffee and caramel flavored milk beverage.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche, warmed

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine hot water and coffee granules in pitcher; stir until coffee is dissolved. Add milk and dulce de leche; stir until dulce de leche is dissolved.
2. Serve over ice.

French Vanilla Mocha

Treat yourself to this easy, yet rich mocha delight!

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1/4 cup liquid or 3 tablespoons French Vanilla Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Powdered Coffee Creamer
1 tablespoon NESTLÉ NESQUIK Chocolate Flavor Syrup
Whipped cream (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water and coffee granules in large mug; stir until coffee is dissolved. Stir in Coffee-mate and Nesquik.
2. Top with whipped cream.

Makes 1 serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories: 227 Calories from Fat: 106 Total Fat: 11.8 g Saturated Fat: 9.4 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 27 mg Carbohydrates: 25 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 8.5 g Protein: 1.1 g.

Café con Leche Granizado

The cinnamon fragrance and the coffee flavor in this beverage completely satisfies Latin tastes. Easy and quick to prepare, this icee provides a refreshing touch to any party.

Recipe Ingredients:

2/3 cup (5 ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
2 to 3 cups ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:

1. Place evaporated milk, sugar and coffee granules in blender; cover. Blend until sugar and coffee granules are dissolved. Add ice and cinnamon; blend until smooth.

Café Mocha Shake

Coffee and chocolate fans, this is the milkshake for you!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Pure Instant Coffee Granules
2 cups chocolate ice cream
1/4 cup chocolate morsels

Cooking Directions:

1. Place milk, coffee granules, chocolate ice cream and chocolate morsels in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Café Latté

You can make your own café latte at home. Try topping it with frothed milk for that coffee house feel.

Recipe Ingredients:

2/3 cup 2% milk, heated*
1/3 cup hot water
4 teaspoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
Granulated sugar to sweeten

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine milk, water and coffee granules in coffee mug; stir until coffee granules are dissolved. Add sugar, if desired.

Makes 1 serving.
Tip: To make milk with foam, heat milk in microwave-safe container on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute or until milk just starts to boil. Pour into blender; cover. Blend for 20 seconds or until frothy. Or, beat with handheld mixer or vigorously with a wire whisk until frothy. Top coffee with frothed milk.

Coffee with Chocolate and Honey

Enjoy a cup of this incredible milk chocolate-infused, honey-sweetened mocha with friends.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 cups milk
3/4 cup milk chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1 tablespoon honey
Sweetened whipped cream

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat milk, morsels, coffee granules and honey in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until morsels are melted and mixture reaches a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
2. Pour evenly into 5 mugs. Top with a dollop of whipped cream; serve immediately.

Amaretto Fudge Cappuccino

Easy to make cappuccino, and great tasting too!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon TASTER'S CHOICE® 100% Pure Instant Coffee
2 tablespoons Amaretto NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Coffee-Mate Powdered Coffee Creamer
1 tablespoon Chocolate Flavor NESTLÉ NESQUIK® Syrup
Sweetened whipped Cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water and Taster's Choice in large mug; stir until coffee is dissolved. Stir in powdered creamer and chocolate syrup.
   
2. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

Makes 1 serving.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories: 130 Calories from Fat: 25 Total Fat: 3 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 50 mg Carbohydrates: 24 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 22 g Protein: 0 g.

Pick-Me-Up Pumpkin Latté

Enjoy this coffeehouse-style drink anytime. The pumpkin melts right into the coffee and adds body, natural flavor and nutrition, making a satisfying specialty beverage great for all year round.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup strong coffee
2/3 cup (5 ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free or Regular Milk
1/4 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine coffee, evaporated milk, pumpkin, sugar and pumpkin pie spice in 2-cup microwave-safe glass measure or small saucepan. Heat until very hot (if using stove, use medium-low heat and stir occasionally). Carefully pour into mugs.

Makes 2 (8-ounce) servings.
Tip: To make a foamy top to your latte much like your favorite coffee house creation, prepare as above. Carefully transfer hot mixture into blender container; cover with lid and then hold down lid with folded towel or potholder. Blend for 1 minute.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe using fat-free evaporated milk): Calories: 80 Calories from Fat: 0 Total Fat: 0 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 90 mg Carbohydrates: 14 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 12 g Protein: 5 g.