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Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee (Paleo, Vegan)

July 9, 2018 by Jean Choi 36 Comments

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Enjoy this sweet and creamy Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee with all the flavors and no dairy! It’s a paleo and vegan version of everyone’s favorite iced coffee.

Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee

The first time I had Thai iced coffee, my first thought was, “WHAT IS THIS CRACK THAT I’M DRINKING?” No joke. It was love at first taste. It’s the creamiest coffee ever that’s deliciously sweet, and it basically tastes like coffee ice cream in liquid form.

Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

With the temperature hitting the 90s these days, there’s just no way I’m drinking hot coffee in the mornings. So I decided to make a paleo and vegan version of my favorite iced coffee, and I’ve been absolutely loving it!

This Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee is so decadent without a hint of dairy. The key is to make a thick and creamy sweetened condensed milk using coconut milk, which is much easier than you think. All you have to do is simmer the coconut milk until it’s reduced, then add sweetener, almond extract, and cardamom to make it taste truly authentic. It’s seriously the best combination of flavors.

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The Key to Tasty Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee

To make your coconut milk Thai iced coffee super yummy and not watered down, it’s important to make your coffee super strong. I used my espresso maker to brew my coffee, which turned out perfect. Then you can add plenty of ice to keep it cold and enjoy every sip!

You can even make the coffee and the sweetened condensed coconut milk ahead of time and enjoy it for a few days. Just make sure to whisk the coconut milk or run it through a blender before pouring it over the coffee because it can separate as it sits in the refrigerator. Mix it up and enjoy the most delicious coffee, and it’s perfect to cool down with in the summer!

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Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee (Paleo, Vegan)

Enjoy this sweet and creamy Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee with all the flavors and no dairy! It's a paleo and vegan version of everyone's favorite iced coffee.
4.94 from 16 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 4 cups strongly brewed coffee
  • Ice cubes
  • Additional dairy free milk optional

Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

  • 14 oz can of full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract

Instructions

  • Place the coffee in the refrigerator to let it chill.
  • Add coconut milk in a saucepan. 
  • Heat over medium high heat while whisking continuously, until it starts to boil. 
  • Once it starts to boil, immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer while whisking occasionally for 30 minutes or until the mixture is reduced to half.
  • Whisk in maple syrup, cardamom powder, and almond extract. 
  • Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • To make the Thai iced coffee, place ice cubes in 4 glasses. 
  • Divide the coffee into the glasses.
  • Whisk the sweetened condensed coconut milk if it's separated, and pour over the coffee.
  • Stir together and enjoy! You can add more dairy free milk if you want it creamier.
  • Leftover condensed coconut milk will for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It may separate while chilled, but you can give it a good shake or blend it before using again.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee (Paleo, Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 303mg9%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | July 9, 2018

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  1. Renee says

    July 9, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh MAN! I am totally making this for tomorrow! Looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      June 23, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      I have a vegan coconut condensed milk that I found at a health food store, but haven’t tried it. If I was to use this, would I just pour it straight into iced coffee, or would I still need to heat up with maple syrup and spices?

      Reply
    • Ben says

      August 2, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      My wife and and I tried this and enjoyed it thoroughly

      Reply
  2. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 9, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness yum!!! I haven’t had a Thai iced coffee since I was in high school – that was one of my favorites and I forgot about it until now. This looks so good and I love that your version is SO much healthier than the ones I used to have.

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    July 15, 2018 at 7:52 am

    Love the flavors that you put in the sweetened condensed milk. i need to try this. This looks delicious and refreshing!

    Reply
  4. Katja says

    July 16, 2018 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    I’ve had thai iced tea but never thai iced coffee. YUM! I’m making this TODAY!!!

    Reply
  5. Holley @ ThePrimalDesire.com says

    July 16, 2018 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    I am seriously obsessed with iced coffee at the moment. And with cardamom…heck YES! I’m going to try this with cold brew!

    Reply
    • april lott says

      October 29, 2018 at 6:19 am

      what kind of cardamom did you use

      Reply
  6. Jessica DeMay says

    July 16, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so cool and delicious and such a great way to enjoy coffee in this summer heat!

    Reply
  7. Tessa Simpson says

    July 16, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, the spices i this!! Got to have this Jean!!

    Reply
  8. Georgie says

    July 17, 2018 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    OMG cardamom and coffee is like my fave combo! Reminds me of Turkish coffee… soooo giving this a go once the sun comes back out <3

    Reply
  9. Megan Stevens says

    July 17, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    Your recipe for sweetened condensed coconut milk with cardamom is SO appealing!! Can’t wait to make it. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Irena Macri says

    July 18, 2018 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    I’ve always loved this kind of coffee when travelling through south east Asia but stopped drinking them because of all the sugar, so it’s so nice to try a recipe with healthier ingredients. Perfect for summer!

    Reply
  11. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    July 19, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    Looks and sounds delish. I am obsessed with coffee- especially iced and in summer!

    Reply
  12. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    July 22, 2018 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    I love Thai Iced tea, so a coffee one will be even better! Great idea and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  13. ChihYu says

    July 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is fabulous and perfect for hot summer. I can’t wait to try it soon !

    Reply
  14. Darryl says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    I don’t drink coffee but I like the sound of this – do you have an iced tea version?

    Reply
  15. Jayne says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Thai iced coffee is my absolute favorite and my (nursing) daughter is intolerant of dairy so I was sooo excited for this recipe but I messed the condensed milk up somehow, it turned greyish and when I took it out of the fridge this morning it was almost solid but I mixed it and gave it a shot and it came out of the jar kind of lumpy and separated once it hit my coffee. I’m going to try a better quality coconut milk and simmer not quite as long, fingers crossed!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 27, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Oh no! That’s so weird that it changed colors. Let me know if it happens again and I’ll investigate if something is wrong with the recipe.

      Reply
      • Jayne says

        July 27, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        It seems like there have been plenty of successes, my bet is user error 😉 I’m trying it again tomorrow after I can get to the store for some more coconut milk!

        Reply
  16. april lott says

    October 29, 2018 at 6:30 am

    Just a thought if you are on the keto diet use a different alternative for the maple syrup it is loaded with Carbs and Sugar

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 29, 2018 at 8:10 am

      This recipe isn’t keto. Maple syrup is a healthier sugar for those people who aren’t trying to be low carb, and there’s only a minimal amount in this recipe.

      Reply
  17. Debra Daniel says

    December 18, 2018 at 1:39 am

    5 stars
    Hey,

    Thank you for coffee recipe, I really really like the way you explained it, Me and my family this coffee so i’m going to try this one in upcoming weekend where we set together once in a week so this will be amazing can you please tell me if i use persian saffron in it ? Because i have purchased saffron in good saffron price that is why thinking to make a twist in it, this will be perfect or not give me some suggestion

    Thanks
    Debra

    Reply
  18. Elise W. says

    May 15, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Can the sweetened condensed milk be stored in the fridge? If so for how long?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 16, 2019 at 9:01 am

      You can for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You do need to shake it well before each use because it may separate.

      Reply
  19. Suzanne says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    This looks so good! Do you use the sweetened condensed coconut milk in any other recipes?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 20, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      I haven’t used it any other way, but I bet it’s delicious over fruits or even to make ice cream!

      Reply
  20. Vanessa says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Can I make a batch or is it better one at a time?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 20, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      I do think it tastes best fresh, but you can definitely store in the fridge. The condense coconut milk might separate so just make sure to stir or shake well to enjoy leftovers.

      Reply
  21. Rebecca says

    October 23, 2019 at 9:49 am

    4 stars
    Tried this recipe today it was easy to follow but the cardamom powder didn’t really absorb as well and the coconut milk gets lumpy and I poured my creamer into my coffee it clumped into little pieces. it wasn’t as pictured did I do something wrong???

    Can I use buy coconut milk in carton instead of in the can ?
    I used
    (native Forrest simply organic Coconut Milk canned )
    ( frontier co-op ground cardamom )
    Almond extract

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 23, 2019 at 11:22 am

      Hey Rebecca, did you make sure to lower the heat as soon as it started to boil? If it boils at high heat for too long, it can curdle. Coconut milk in a carton has too low of a fat content so it won’t thicken right. I suggest the canned version.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 23, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        Ok great thank you! I will make it again continuing using canned ! I thought I messed up that part of It haha ! The creamer tasted great! But yah it did get lumpy

        Thanks !

        Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 24, 2019 at 5:15 am

        I have another question do you use the thick part of the coconut milk in the can ??

        Reply
  22. Kenny says

    September 15, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    I’ m a big butter coffee lover so your coconut milk Thai iced coffee recipe sounds delicious, especially since it’s paleo which is diabetic friendly. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  23. sohbet says

    December 16, 2020 at 2:56 am

    It reminded me of nusret 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      I’m not sure what that is haha

      Reply

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