Toasted Coconut Macadamia Cold Brew with Vanilla Bean

A creamy cold brew with toasted coconut, macadamia, and smooth vanilla bean flavor

Love tropical flavors in your coffee? This creamy cold brew combines rich coffee with toasted coconut and buttery macadamia nuts, all enhanced by real vanilla bean. It's like a beach vacation in your coffee cup!

This recipe starts with a smooth medium-dark roast cold brew base, which perfectly carries the nutty, tropical flavors. The homemade coconut-macadamia cream adds richness, while vanilla bean brings everything together. Perfect for warm days or whenever you need a taste of paradise.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:

Natural flavors from real ingredients (no artificial syrups)
Make ahead friendly - prep once, enjoy all week
Dairy-free option available
Perfectly balanced sweet and nutty flavors

Toasted Coconut Macadamia Cold Brew with Vanilla Bean

A creamy cold brew with toasted coconut, macadamia, and smooth vanilla bean flavor

Cold Brew Coffee, Coconut Coffee, Macadamia Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Dairy-free Coffee, Iced Coffee

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Equipment

Large jar or pitcher
Paper coffee filters
Blender
Fine-mesh strainer
Skillet for toasting coconut

Ingredients

4 cups coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
4 cups cold filtered water
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 cups water for cream
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Steep for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
Toast coconut flakes in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Blend toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, vanilla bean seeds, 2 cups water, sweetener, and salt until very smooth.
Strain cold brew through a paper filter.
For each serving, combine 1 cup cold brew with 1/2 cup coconut-macadamia cream.
Serve over ice and garnish with additional toasted coconut if desired.

Pro Tips

Toast the coconut until golden brown for maximum flavor - watch carefully as it can burn quickly
Use whole vanilla beans instead of extract for the best vanilla flavor
Strain your cold brew through a paper filter for the cleanest cup
Store the coconut-macadamia cream separately from the cold brew for best results

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 125mg, Potassium: 220mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 2mg

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