Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar Recipe

Create your own personalized coffeehouse experience at home with this easy-to-make coffee mix! This recipe provides a base for delicious classic coffee and three exciting variations: rich Mocha, zesty Orange Cappuccino, and warm Viennese Coffee. Simply layer the ingredients in a jar, and enjoy a café-quality beverage in minutes! Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 7 mins

Calories 68 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar

Granulated Sugar
Non Dairy Coffee Creamer
1/2 cup instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for Mocha)
Hard Candies
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for Viennese Coffee)

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How to Make Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup non-dairy creamer powder, and 1/2 cup instant coffee granules. This is your base coffee mix.
**For Mocha:** Add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder to the base mix.
**For Orange Cappuccino:** Finely crush 6 orange Lifesavers candies and add them to the base mix.
**For Viennese Coffee:** Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the base mix.
Divide the coffee mix into individual airtight jars (or one large jar).
To prepare a serving, add 2 tablespoons of coffee mix to a mug.
Add 8 ounces (1 cup) of freshly boiled water.
Stir until the coffee mix is completely dissolved and enjoy! To prepare a flavored coffee, simply use the corresponding flavored coffee mix from step 2-4
For a full batch (8 servings): Use all the ingredients from step 1. Note that the actual yield will be approximately ¾ cup of finished coffee mix.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar?

Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar takes about 12 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar?

Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar has approximately 68 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar?

The key ingredients for Homemade Coffee Mix In A Jar are Granulated Sugar, Non Dairy Coffee Creamer, Instant Coffee Granules, Baking Cocoa, Hard Candies, Ground Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.