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

What to add to a K-cup coffee? ›

One of the best ways to up the taste of your Keurig coffee—or any coffee, for that matter! —is to add spices. "To help spruce up your coffee, use a small amount of fresh spice rather than syrups or creamers which tend to have lots of sugar," says Milos.

Can the K-Cafe make hot chocolate? ›

Thanks for your question. The K-Cafe Special Edition coffee maker has the ability to brew all K-cup pods including tea and hot cocoa. We always suggest running a water brew after brewing powdered beverages to prevent clogging for future brews. We hope this helps!

How to make lattes with K-Cafe? ›

Preparation
  1. Fill the frother with milk up to the max line and select desired hot froth setting.
  2. Brew a pod using the smallest size setting.
  3. Stir in desired amount of sweetener.
  4. Pour desired amount of frothed milk into the coffee, reserving a little froth to spoon over the top.

How do I get the best coffee out of my Keurig? ›

6 Ways to Make K-Cup Coffee Taste Better
  1. Keep Your Keurig Clean. If the problem is flavor, it may just be because your machine is dirty. ...
  2. Warm it Up. In the wintertime, do you ever warm up the car before going on your merry way? ...
  3. Double Up Your Pods. ...
  4. Use a Bolder Roast. ...
  5. Add Some Salt. ...
  6. Use Your Own Ground Coffee.

How to make pod coffee taste better? ›

  1. Programme your Pod machine correctly. One of the easiest pod machine hacks for a perfect cup of coffee is to programme it to your brew taste. ...
  2. Flush your machine. ...
  3. Warm up your cup. ...
  4. Remove old coffee pod debris. ...
  5. Clean your pod machine regularly. ...
  6. Descale your pod machine.

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.

What is the best grind for K cups? ›

A medium grind is the best grind size for a perfect cup of coffee every time. This grind will produce a cup of coffee that is not too strong or too weak. It will also result in the best flavor and consistency. If you want to make a cone shaped cup with your K-Cup machine, make sure to use a medium-coarse grind.

What's the difference between K-Cafe and K-Cafe Special Edition? ›

Answer. The K-Café™ Special Edition has a premium metallic finish, while the K-Café™ is a matte, dark charcoal color. Functionally, they are identical and both provide the same great cafe-style beverages, whenever you'd like!

Can K-Cafe make regular coffee? ›

Thanks for your question. Keurig's line of Espresso Roast K-Cup pods pair perfectly with the special features of the Keurig K-Café coffee maker however, the K-Cafe has the ability to brew coffee and make creamy lattes and frothy cappuccinos with the convenience and flexibility of using any K-Cup pod.

Can I put Nesquik in coffee? ›

Dissolve coffee granules and Nesquik powder in the hot brewed espresso. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix well. Store this syrup in the fridge in a container that can easily be shaken. When you are ready to serve, put ice and milk in a glass.

How to froth milk with Keurig K Cafe? ›

Remove lid and add chilled milk to the LATTE or CAPP line marked in the frother. Replace the lid and place frother on the frother base. Press the COLD button followed by the LATTE or CAPP button. The frother will beep once and both buttons will illuminate while the milk is frothing – approximately 3 minutes.

Can you make iced coffee with K Cafe? ›

The short answer is yes. You can use any variety of K-Cup pods® to make iced coffee. But if you're brewing over ice, you might want to consider using ICED K-Cup® pods which are specially crafted to deliver rich, full flavor when using this method.

How do I level up my Keurig coffee? ›

Doubling up on your Keurig pods and selecting a lower-ounce setting might make the brew more potent. This trick works because running less water through more coffee grounds will give the drink more kick.

How do I make my Keurig coffee taste like espresso? ›

Select the espresso option: If your Keurig machine has an espresso option, select it. If not, choose the smallest cup size to ensure a strong brew. Brew and enjoy: Once the coffee is brewed, it's ready to enjoy. You can add milk or cream if you wish, but the Spectre Dark Espresso Roast is full of flavor on its own.

How to make reusable K cup coffee stronger? ›

5 Tips - Strong Reusable K Cup Coffee
  1. Freshly Roasted Beans. Using freshly roasted beans will drastically increase the flavor of your coffee. ...
  2. Grind Your Own Beans. If you don't own a coffee bean grinder I highly suggest getting one. ...
  3. Avoid Paper Filters. ...
  4. Grind size. ...
  5. Keurig Filter and Clean Water.
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