Sri Lankan Iced Coffee (Healthy Version With Milk)

Sri Lankan Iced Coffee (Healthy Version With Milk)! In this post, I will show you how to make a healthy version of Sri Lankan Iced Coffee. Fresh milk mixed with coffee and aromatic spices yields a very refreshing coffee drink. A perfect drink for those hot summer days and all year round.

Sri Lankan Iced Coffee
(Healthy Version With Milk)

The classic version of Sri Lankan Iced Coffee is sweet, spicy, creamy, and rich in flavor. It is made with a lot of sweetened condensed milk along with coffee, cardamom, cloves, sugar, vanilla, and brandy.

Sweetened condensed milk is dense in calories and has a huge amount of sugar and saturated fat. The key to enjoying condensed milk as a part of a healthy diet is consuming it in small portions.

With that in mind, you can make a healthier version of it with fresh milk. I usually make this fresh milk version when I want a refreshing cool coffee drink.

I like to add a spoonful of sweetened condensed milk to give it a rich creamy flavor. I don’t add any sugar as the sweetness that comes from condensed milk is enough for me.

It will allow you to control the sweetness of the coffee drink making it much healthier. Adding a dash of brandy and vanilla is optional.

Sri Lankan Iced Coffee (Ayis Kōpi)
The Classic Version

Learn to make the classic Sri Lankan Iced Coffee at home with this simple recipe. It is always a hit at parties, a perfect drink to serve your guests when celebrating something special.

Click here for the CLASSIC SRI LANKAN ICED COFFEE (AYIS KŌPI)

ingredients

• Water: You can adjust the amount of water to adjust the concentration of iced coffee.
• Whole Spices: Traditionally, cardamom pods and cloves are used. I like to add some cinnamon sticks to make a more flavorful version. It’s up to you.
• Coffee: In this recipe, I used instant coffee. You can use your favorite ground coffee or instant coffee. If you want a stronger flavor, adjust the amount of coffee you use according to your preference.
• Fresh Milk: In this recipe, I used fresh milk in place of condensed milk to make this healthier version.
• Sweetened condensed milk: I used a spoonful of condensed milk to give iced coffee a rich creamy flavor. Adding condensed milk is optional.
• Sugar: I like to make this healthy version without sugar. Adding sugar is optional.
• Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice: You can serve iced coffee with or without ice.
• Vanilla extract/Essence: Add vanilla to enhance the flavor if desired.
• Brandy: You can add a dash of brandy to give it an extra kick. OR if alcohol is not your thing, the brandy can easily be omitted.

Sri Lankan Iced Coffee with Milk
Step-by-step recipe

Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

• 200 ml water
• 3 cardamoms, crushed
• 3 cloves, crushed
• 2-inch cinnamon stick, optional
• 1 tbsp instant coffee, adjust to your taste
• 400 ml fresh milk
• 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence, optional
• 1 teaspoon brandy, optional

Instructions

Crush the cardamom pods and cloves.

Place the water, crushed cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.

Add the instant coffee and mix well.

Add the fresh milk and mix well.

Add the condensed milk if using. Mix well.

Then take it off the heat and let the mixture cool. Once cool, strain the mixture into a large jug to get rid of the spice residue.

Lastly, add in a splash of brandy and/or vanilla essence/extract if using. Mix well.

Serve chilled. OR fill up a glass with ice and pour the cooled iced coffee over it.

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