Coconut-Almond Pour Over with Date Caramel
A tasty coffee treat with creamy coconut-almond milk and sweet homemade date caramel
January 19, 2025
Looking for a healthier way to enjoy your favorite coffee drink? This Coconut-Almond Pour Over combines smooth coffee with creamy plant-based milk and naturally sweet date caramel for a treat that's both delicious and better for you!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed using the pour-over method, which brings out the nutty notes that pair perfectly with the coconut-almond milk. The homemade date caramel adds just the right touch of sweetness without refined sugar. Perfect for a mindful morning or afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee drink puts a healthy spin on your favorite caramel coffee! Here's why you'll love it:
- Made with natural sweeteners (dates instead of refined sugar)
- Dairy-free and plant-based
- Simple to customize the sweetness level
- Rich in healthy fats from coconut and almonds
Coconut-Almond Pour Over with Date Caramel
A tasty coffee treat with creamy coconut-almond milk and sweet homemade date caramel
Pour Over Coffee, Healthy Coffee, Date Caramel, Dairy-Free Coffee, Coconut Almond Coffee, Natural Sweetener
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Gooseneck kettle
- Scale
- Blender
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml hot water (205°F)
- 60ml unsweetened coconut-almond milk
- 2 tablespoons date caramel sauce
- **For the date caramel:**
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted
- 60ml hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- **Make the date caramel:** 1. Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes 2. Blend dates, soaking water, vanilla, and salt until smooth
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and level the bed
- Pour hot water in circular motion, starting from center (40ml for bloom)
- Wait 30 seconds, then continue pouring water in circles (260ml total)
- Warm coconut-almond milk slightly
- Add 2 tablespoons date caramel to serving cup
- Pour brewed coffee over caramel and stir
- Add warmed coconut-almond milk and enjoy
Pro Tips
- Use Medjool dates for the caramel - they're sweeter and blend more smoothly
- Warm your coconut-almond milk slightly before adding to maintain coffee temperature
- For best results, use freshly ground coffee beans
- Store extra date caramel in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 425mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
