When someone says college to me, three things come to mind: late night study sessions, messy buns, and Starbucks. While walking through campus, it isn't rare to spot me with an already half-empty coffee cup in hand. I can't help it, I just love it! However, my wallet does not. Here are a few delicious drink recipes I've been using to help keep myself awake in class while still on a college student budget!
1. Iced Green Tea Latte
Ingredients:
-1 cup of milk (Any milk, but I prefer soy!)
-1 1/2 tsp. of matcha powder (I bought mine at Target!)
-1 tbsp. of hot water
- 1 tsp. of sugar
Instructions:
Mix the matcha powder and hot water together until a paste has formed. Next, add the milk and sugar and stir until fully blended. Then just add ice!
2. Iced Caramel Macchiato
Ingredients:
-2 cups of milk
-1/2 cup of espresso (I use Café Bustelo!)
-1/2 tbsp.sugar
-1/2 tsp.vanilla extract
-Caramel sauce
Instructions:
Prepare espresso as normal, then add milk, sugar and vanilla extract. Mix. Next, drizzle caramel sauce on top. Lastly, add ice!
3. Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of espresso
- 3 tbsp. of white chocolate sauce (I use Torani!)
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
Prepare espresso as normal, then add milk and white chocolate sauce. Mix. Finally, add ice and top with whipped cream!
4. Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of ice
- 1/4 cup of espresso
- 3 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream
- 1/8 tsp. of vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream
Instructions:
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender, and then top with whipped cream!
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Enjoy!
