7 Delish Keurig K Cafe Recipes (2024)

Wondering how you can make vanilla lattes or mocha with Keurig K Cafe? Here are 7 easy Keurig K Cafe recipes you can make in no time. They are quick, simple and affordable!

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First, let’s start with the two most basic recipes: lattes and cappuccinos.

How to make a latte with Keurig K Cafe

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press the brew button – the big K in the middle.
2. When the coffee is ready, pour cold milk in the milk frother up to the latte line, close the lid and press the latte button on the frothing side of the machine.
3. When you hear two beeps the milk is ready. Remove frother from the unit, take off the lid, and slowly pour milk into the coffee.

How to make a cappuccino with Keurig K Cafe

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press K (brew).
2. When you have the shot ready, pour cold milk into the frother up to the capp fill line, close the lid, and press capp button.
3. Slowly add frothed milk to your coffee, while holding foam with a spoon. Add foam on top.

Next, let’s add some vanilla or caramel and you’ll have the perfect start to your day!

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A quick note: Recipes below are my original recipes. I tested different options on K Cafe and different ratios, to help find the best way to make these popular coffee shop drinks with K Cafe.

Ultimately, I was looking to find the best-tasting cup that hit a sweet spot between ease and flavor. Without further ado, here are five more recipes you can make with your Keurig K Cafe in under 5 minutes:

Keurig K Cafe Vanilla Latte

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press the brew button – the big K in the middle.
2. When the coffee is ready add 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup.
3. Pour cold milk in the milk frother up to the latte line, close the lid and press the latte froth button.
4. When you hear two beeps the milk is ready. Remove frother from the unit, take off the lid, and slowly pour milk into the coffee.

Keurig K Cafe Mocha Recipe

1. Brew a k cup using the Shot option.
2. Add 1 tsp cocoa powder, or 2-3 tablespoons chocolate sauce to your coffee and stir until well combined.
3. Pour cold milk up to the latte line and froth milk using the latte option.
4. Add frothed milk to your coffee-chocolate base, and sweeten it to taste.

Keurig K Cafe Caramel Macchiato

1. Insert the k cup, press the latte&capp button, and press the brew button.
2. Add 1/2 Tbsp of vanilla syrup and 2 Tbsp of caramel sauce to coffee and stir.
3. Pour cold milk in the milk frother up to the latte line, close the lid and press the latte froth button.
4. Slowly add milk to your coffee. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce.

KEURIG K CAFE ICED COFFEE RECIPES

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Keurig K Cafe Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe

1. Prepare the k cup using the Shot option.
2. Pour cold milk into the frother up to the latte line, press the Cold button and then press Latte. Both buttons will be illuminated.
3. While you’re waiting, add 4 large ice cubes in a tall glass and really slowly pour prepared coffee over ice cubes. Don’t need to fill an entire glass with ice.
4. Add 2 – 3 tablespoons vanilla syrup to your coffee
5. When the frothing is finished, remove the frother from the unit and add cold-frothed milk to your coffee. Sweeten to taste.

Keurig K Cafe Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe

1. Brew a k cup using the Shot option and set it aside.
2. Add 3 pumps of vanilla syrup into the cup and fill a cup halfway with ice.
3. Add cold milk into the frother up to the latte line, close the lid, and press the cold button then the latte button.
4. Pour milk into the glass with ice and vanilla syrup.
5. Slowly pour in the coffee. Do it slowly to keep the layers. Finish with a generous amount of caramel sauce.

Serving size: Each recipe makes one serving. Hot coffees will be around 8 ounces and iced drinks about 12 ounces.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST DRINKS WITH KEURIG K CAFE
1. The beauty of these recipes is that they’re super flexible. Use cows’ milk, almond, coconut, or oat milk. You also don’t have to use only vanilla or caramel. Try adding other flavors as well, like toasted marshmallows, hazelnut, or raspberry. Choose your own adventure!
2. Use dark roasted or espresso-style k cups. They keep the flavor well and won’t get watered down.
3. Cold milk froths better. Always add cold milk to the frother.
4. Use 2% milk because it’s perfect for almost all drinks. It will create a nice foam, but will also give creaminess and sweetness.
5. For an extra creamy mocha or iced coffee try whole milk. The foam won’t be as rich but the taste will be absolutely perfect.
6. Don’t use too much ice for iced drinks – add only 4, 5 large ice cubes per drink.

Enjoy!

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FAQs

How do you make good coffee in a Keurig K Cafe? ›

Here is how you can get the best brew out of your Keurig:
  1. Step One: make sure it is clean. I cycle a vinegar rinse through every so often to ensure it is clean. ...
  2. Step Two: use filtered water. ...
  3. Step Three: buy a reusable K-Cup. ...
  4. Step Four: get whole bean coffee. ...
  5. Step Five: use the smallest setting.
Feb 10, 2023

How do you make good Keurig coffee at home? ›

How to make Keurig coffee taste better
  1. Choose quality coffee. Just like any other coffee you buy, not all K-Cups are created equal. ...
  2. Use the right water. ...
  3. And don't use too much water. ...
  4. Clean your Keurig frequently. ...
  5. Replace the filter. ...
  6. Add fresh spices. ...
  7. Keep it hot.
Jan 19, 2021

How do you make iced coffee with Keurig K Cafe Essentials? ›

Make Iced Coffee with the Keurig® Brew-Over-Ice Setting
  1. Fill a tumbler with ice. ...
  2. Insert your chosen pod. ...
  3. Press the Brew Over Ice setting. ...
  4. Add milk, sweetener, syrups, or any other “must-haves” (optional) ...
  5. For best flavor, enjoy right away. ...
  6. Freeze the HyperChiller® ...
  7. Place the frozen HyperChiller® under the brewer.
Feb 14, 2023

Can you use ground coffee in Keurig K Cafe? ›

To use a reusable filter, you simply fill it with your desired amount of coffee grounds, insert it into your Keurig machine as you would a regular K-Cup, and brew as usual.

Why does my Keurig coffee taste so watery? ›

Not using enough coffee grounds, not brewing your coffee for long enough, or having a coffee machine that is not heating up water to an adequate temperature for extraction are the most common reasons for watery tasting or weak coffee.

Why does my K-cup coffee taste bitter? ›

Ensure that the coffee pods are fresh, and change the water filter regularly. Experiment with the water temperature settings, aiming for 195-205°F (90-96°C). Moreover, adjust the brew size to avoid over-extraction, which can lead to bitterness.

Can you make cold foam with Keurig K Cafe? ›

Frother froths milk to create your favorite latte or cappuccino. SHOT button brews a shot of coffee to make full-flavored, delicious lattes and cappuccinos. COLD button for cold frothed milk to create iced lattes and iced cappuccinos.

How to make iced coffee with Keurig without it being watered down? ›

Some Keurig machines, like the K-Elite, feature an iced coffee setting. According to Surjana, this setting is designed to brew a smaller and more concentrated cup of coffee — that way it won't get too diluted when you add ice. Select the "strong" button if your machine doesn't have the iced setting.

What does the cold button do on Keurig? ›

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The Iced button on our K-Elite coffee maker still brews hot but it makes it easy by pre-selecting the perfect settings so you can enjoy a full-flavored, delicious beverage when brewing over ice.

Why does my Keurig coffee taste watery? ›

Not using enough coffee grounds, not brewing your coffee for long enough, or having a coffee machine that is not heating up water to an adequate temperature for extraction are the most common reasons for watery tasting or weak coffee.

What is the best coffee ratio for a Keurig? ›

Making Coffee with a Keurig Brewer
  • 15-20 grams/3 tbsp of medium-fine ground coffee per cup.
  • 350ml/12oz water per cup.

How do I make my Keurig less bitter? ›

Keurig Coffee

Ensure that the coffee pods are fresh, and change the water filter regularly. Experiment with the water temperature settings, aiming for 195-205°F (90-96°C). Moreover, adjust the brew size to avoid over-extraction, which can lead to bitterness.

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