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 coffee in a Keurig K Cafe? ›

No need to wait for the brewer to heat before selecting cup size. Power on your brewer, place mug, insert a K-Cup® pod, and lower the handle. Then, select your cup size and press the brew button. The brewer will heat, then automatically begin brewing.

Can K-Cafe make regular coffee? ›

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 you use regular coffee in a Keurig K-Cafe? ›

Answer. The Keurig® K-Cafe™ coffee maker is compatible with the Keurig® My K-Cup® Universal Reusable Coffee Filter, allowing you to brew your own ground coffee.

How do I make my Keurig K-cup stronger coffee? ›

One way is to use the smallest cup size setting on the Keurig machine. This will concentrate the coffee, making it stronger. Preheating the machine before brewing also helps to maximize the strength of the coffee.

How many scoops of coffee should I put in my Keurig? ›

How many scoops of ground coffee should I use when brewing a carafe? We recommend using 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup. The maximum capacity for regular ground coffee is 15 tablespoons and 12 tablespoons for decaf. Exceeding this amount may cause overflow.

Why is my coffee bitter from my Keurig? ›

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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.

Why do Kcups say cool before peeling? ›

It's about recycling. The coffee grounds can be placed in a compost pile, and the plastic pod can probably be rinsed and placed in single stream recyclable bin. The k-pod will be hot after using it to make your coffee. Generally, you should allow it to cool before peeling the lid off.

What's the difference between a latte and a coffee? ›

Lattes are brewed using espresso, which is typically a dark, oily roast, and have an intense flavor. When milk is added to the espresso, the natural sugars in the milk help sweeten the beverage, creating a smooth, creamy taste. On the other hand, coffee generally has a sharp, bitter taste due to the absence of milk.

Can you make cold foam with Keurig K Cafe? ›

Fill frother to the Min line for cappuccino or Max line for latte. Attach lid and place on base. Toggle the button to choose a setting. Cold Froth 1, 2, 3 Hot Froth The higher the number, the more froth.

What can I add to my Keurig 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.

Why is my Keurig Cafe not frothing? ›

If the milk frother is not turning on, unplug your coffee maker, wait 30 seconds, plug back in, and try again. If it still does not work, call Customer Service. Note: Froth time will vary depending on the temperature of the milk.

How does the Keurig Cafe work? ›

You just press a button to tell the K-Cafe which drink you're making milk for, and the frothing ring located on the inside of the pitcher will spin as the pitcher heats up in a few minutes, resulting in rich foam for your Keurig “shot.” Hitting the “cold” button makes foam appropriate for an iced latte or cappuccino, ...

Why will my Keurig K Cafe not brew? ›

The main causes of brewing issues with your Keurig are air bubbles and debris in the inner tubing. To address debris buildup, try running the machine without a K-cup. You can also effectively flush out the machine using a descaling solution, like a few drops of white vinegar mixed in water.

What is the shot button on the Keurig K Cafe? ›

Press the SHOT button to choose a 2 oz or 4 oz shot, then press the blinking BREW button. When frothing is completed, the shot will automatically brew next. NOTE: The brewer cannot brew coffee and froth milk at the same time.

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