39 Ways to Eat and Drink Coffee

Why drink coffee if you can eat it too? Coffee lovers, we’ve compiled a list of 39 delicious ways to eat and drink your favorite caffeinated beverage!

Picture this: you wake up after a peaceful night’s sleep with a smile on your face. You don’t have to be anywhere, so rushing isn’t part of the equation. What is the first thing you do? I bet many of you thought, “Grab and enjoy a warm cup of coffee.”

Of course you can drink coffee hot or cold, but did you know that it can be used in desserts, marinades, chili, breakfast bowls, marshmallows, jellies, and popsicles, among many other recipes?

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Now that I’ve piqued your interest, don’t worry, I’m not going to leave you hanging. If you are a coffee fanatic, here is a list of everything including the traditional, the full-bodied, the unconventional, and the all around creative.

However, before you go crazy on the coffee, make sure you know the pros and cons of this caffeine kicker. If you are looking to wean off a bit as well, it’s also good to know how you can make your coffee healthier and what alternatives are out there.

Like all things, coffee can provide great health benefits in moderation and even boost your productivity. The key is balance; so enjoy these recipes with restraint in mind.

COLD

Coconut Cowgirl Coffee

Coconut, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract make this iced coffee stand against anything you would find at your neighborhood coffee shop. Also, the coconut ice cubes won’t water down your coffee!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Cowgirl Coffee

Iced Vanilla Bean Latte

It’s on every coffee shop menu – we’ve all had one. Here’s a Paleo-friendly version. You’re welcome.

Recipe: Against All Grain | Iced Vanilla Bean Latte

Paleo Mocha Frappuccino

Another coffee classic complete with Paleo-friendly whipped cream. Cheers, chocolate lovers!

Recipe: Living Healthy with Chocolate | Paleo Mocha Frappuccino

Salted Caramel Frappe

Yes, this is Paleo-friendly caramel (!). Can I get an amen?! This might just become a weekly recipe. Or bi-weekly. Or daily.

Recipe: Fit Foodie Finds | Salted Caramel Frappe

Zoolander Paleo Orange Mocha Frappuccino

I had to do it. This movie is a classic, and so is this drink, believe it or not. Double points for blending it while jamming out to Wham!

Recipe: The Primal Desire | Zoolander Paleo Orange Mocha Frappuccino

Coffee Jelly Almond Milk Tea

Do you like to play with your food…or drinks? Here’s a fun way to do it! Coffee jelly in your tea – why not?

Recipe: Paleo Foodie Kitchen | Coffee Jelly Almond Milk Tea

Coffee Smoothie

What better way to start the day than with a coffee smoothie? This amazing go-getter is packed with almond butter, coconut milk, banana, cocoa powder, and coffee to start your morning off right.

Recipe: Primal Palate | Coffee Smoothie

HOT

Healthy Coffee Recipe

This is just a simple cup of coffee that includes Paleo-friendly fats and sweeteners—easy peasy. Sometimes the best recipes are short and sweet!

Recipe: Wellness Mama | Healthy Coffee Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Latte

A fall classic! Who said you have to miss out on the flavor of the season? You definitely don’t.

Recipe: Cook Like a Cavewoman | Pumpkin Spice Latte

Peppermint Mocha

The weather inside is delightful with this tasty treat! Warm up to the holiday season with a peppermint mocha in hand!

Recipe: Paleo Newbie | Peppermint Mocha

This recipe is exciting, fresh, and new! Add a little spice to your cup of joe by use of turmeric and cinnamon.

Recipe: Paleo Porn | Turmeric Coffee

Butterscotch Coffee

Fair warning: this recipe comes with a rated-R label – which is absolutely optional. If you are one of the Paleo peeps that doesn’t drink, don’t add it in. You’ll be fine without it. If you want the extra kick – have at it!

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Butterscotch Coffee

Maple Clove Butter Coffee

Sounds like a warm treat you’d sip on at a café in Winnipeg. Regardless, this is the cup you turn to during those cold winter days. I say, “Bring them on!”

Recipe: Do You Even Paleo | Maple Clove Butter Coffee

EXTRAS

Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee Creamer

Not everyone likes to sip on black coffee, but cream and sugar are both Paleo no-nos. Unless you make your own, that is! Vanilla hazelnut is just the ticket for many palates.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee Creamer

Coconut Milk Ice Cubes

The bad thing about iced coffee is that the ice waters it down. Have you ever tried freezing the cream you add to your iced coffee instead of using water? It’s life-changing!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Coconut Milk Ice Cubes

Paleo Whipped Cream

Well, this doesn’t contain coffee within the recipe per se, but in order to compare with Starbucks, you need a good Paleo whip recipe right? Yes you do.

Recipe: Tastes Lovely | Paleo Whipped Cream

Coffee and Amaretto Syrup

If you have 10 minutes and you are looking for a creative syrup to have on hand in a pinch – this is the recipe for you! Three ingredients, a saucepan, and heat is all you need.

Recipe: Primal Palate | Coffee and Amaretto Syrup

Vanilla Bean Coffee Marshmallows

Yup! Marshmallows! Put them in a drink or eat them by the handful. Either way, you can’t say these aren’t a fun snack.

Recipe: Primal Palate | Vanilla Bean Coffee Marshmallows

Bulletproof Coffee Drops

Freezing grass-fed butter is worth it in the Paleo world. It’s fresh flavor that you can savor any time you want in your morning brew!

Recipe: A Girl Worth Saving | Bulletproof Coffee Drops

DESSERT

Coffee Ice Cream

Coffee for dessert? Don’t mind if I do! What a great idea for dessert, a sweet snack, or just because you feel like it!

Recipe: Rubies and Radishes | Coffee Ice Cream

Grilled Bananas with Mocha Chocolate Sauce

Bananas and chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly. Adding coffee to the equation only sweetens the deal – and intensifies your chocolate sauce!

Recipe: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen | Grilled Bananas with Mocha Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Coffee Coconut Truffles

Not only are they easy to eat, but they are also easy to make! Why drink coffee when you can eat these versatile truffles instead?

Recipe: Paleo Magazine | Chocolate Coffee Coconut Truffles

Coffee-Flavored Chocolate Mousse

Dark and decadent is what this recipe is. This is the kind of dessert that’s perfect for a date night, or when you just plain deserve it.

Recipe: Paleo Leap | Coffee-Flavored Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Coffee Caramel Bars

They’re like brownies – but better! Paleo caramel and coffee chocolate sauce together is like a tango made in heaven as far as I’m concerned. Yum indeed!

Recipe: PaleOMG | Chocolate Coffee Caramel Bars

Fudgy Espresso Brownies

The recipe above might be similar to brownies, but these are the real deal with an espresso punch. And mocha frosting. Silly me to forget that detail.

Recipe: Plated with Style | Fudgy Espresso Brownies

Cherry Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles

Coffee can be served on ice, but how about served on a stick? Add some cherries and chocolate chips and you’ll have a popsicle that the kids will be jealous of!

Recipe: An Edible Mosaic | Cherry Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles

Café Latte Gelatin Gummy Bears

Gummy bears that aren’t the colors of the rainbow? Blasphemy! I’m kidding. These little bears are the candy that 12-year-old you would be proud of!

Recipe: Grassfed Girl | Café Latte Gelatin Gummy Bears

Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes

Of course we had to include a dark, rich chocolate cupcake recipe on this list! Here it is in all of its decadence. Try to contain yourself until you’re done baking.

Recipe: Living Healthy with Chocolate | Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic coffee dessert. Now the Paleo folk can have it, too. Take your taste buds on a vacation to Italy with this great recipe with no passport required!

Recipe: Unconventional Baker | Tiramisu

Coconut Coffee Cream Pops

This might be the prettiest recipe on the list. Besides how gorgeous these pops look, coconut, hazelnuts, and hazelnut coffee make them taste divine, too.

Recipe: Running to the Kitchen | Coconut Coffee Cream Pops

Espresso Macaroon Muffins

Espresso Macaroon Muffins – talk about a mouthful. I can’t say that’s a bad thing though, because these hearty muffins are great as a sweet treat or as a mini meal between meals.

Recipe: Cotter Crunch | Espresso Macaroon Muffins

ENTREES

Chocolate Coffee Protein Chia Breakfast Bowl

Coffee and breakfast go together when you drink coffee, but now you can eat coffee for breakfast in your breakfast bowl!

Recipe: PaleOMG | Chocolate Coffee Protein Chia Breakfast Bowl

Mocha Almond Pancakes

Another breakfast item that puts coffee on the menu as the star of the show! Who wouldn’t enjoy coffee in pancakes? Sounds like a winner to me.

Recipe: The Healthy Maven | Mocha Almond Pancakes

Coffee-Rubbed Ribeye Roast

Coffee can make the main menu too! In this case, it gives the classic ribeye a fabulous makeover.

Recipe: Primal Palate | Coffee-Rubbed Ribeye Roast

Coffee Break Sliders

Burgers and coffee – who would have thought? Well, this unlikely pair will prove that beef and coffee can live together in perfect harmony!

Recipe: Primal Palate | Coffee Break Sliders

Chipotle Coffee Pulled Pork

Another great way to use coffee as a marinade! This time, pair it with some pork, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Let the slow cooking of your Crock-Pot do all the work from there.

Recipe: Plaid and Paleo | Chipotle Coffee Pulled Pork

Coffee Pot Roast

A meal that’s an American classic mixed with a beverage that’s the perfect way to start the day – I can dig it. Coffee lets this roast grow into some more depth after years of pop culture stardom.

Recipe: Fast Paleo | Coffee Pot Roast

Coffee-Braised Lamb Shanks

Even lamb shanks can be paired with coffee. Just a fair warning with this recipe, when choosing a hot sauce, make sure it’s Paleo-friendly. Some recommendations are Tabasco Brand Habanero Sauce, Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce, Trader Joe’s Habanero Sauce, or Tropical Pepper Co. XXXXtra Hot Habanero Pepper Sauce.

Recipe: David Bovitz | Coffee-Braised Lamb Shanks

No Tomato Chili

This rich chili is packed with poblano chilies, beef, onion, carrots, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cocoa powder, and coffee… yes indeed, coffee made it in here, too. This is a chili that is as smooth as velvet.

Recipe: A Girl Worth Saving | No Tomato Chili

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