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

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.

How do I make my Keurig coffee taste like a latte? ›

A Latte Requires a Strong Brew
  1. Try a different coffee variety — Keurig has hundreds of K-Cup® pods to choose from.
  2. Adjust the amount of sweetener.
  3. Add different flavors of syrup.
  4. Experiment with different kinds of dairy or dairy substitutes like oat milk.
  5. Adjust the frother settings to give you more, or less, foam.
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Can you use milk instead of water in a Keurig? ›

Can you put milk in a Keurig? The short answer is no. Putting milk into a Keurig as opposed to water can damage the machine and can also make it smell bad. It can also be an issue for people who are allergic or are sensitive to milk and other dairy products because it lingers inside the machine.

How do you froth milk in a 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.

Does Keurig 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.

How to make hot chocolate in Keurig K Cafe? ›

Preparation
  1. Brew a cocoa pod on the 8 oz setting.
  2. Top with whipped cream.
  3. Dust with cocoa powder for garnish if desired.
  4. Barista Tip: After brewing cocoa, refresh your brewer with a rinse pod or by brewing a cup of hot water.

Does the Keurig K Cafe heat the milk? ›

I simply add enough milk for a latte and press the latte button. (There's also a cappuccino setting, plus a cold setting, so I can enjoy iced lattes in the summer. Delicious.) It takes the milk a few minutes to warm up and froth, and then it's a satisfying, tasty drink.

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.

Can I put baking soda in my Keurig? ›

No matter if you want to descale K-Express Keurig, an Elite model, or a different coffee machine from that producer, the procedure will look very similar. In all cases, you can use citric acid, white vinegar, or baking soda (or a dedicated Keurig descaling solution, if that is your preference).

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.

Can you put ground coffee in a reusable K-cup? ›

To use a reusable K-cup with any Keurig compatible coffee machine. Simply fill the cup with your desired coffee grounds and place it in the machine. There are no limitiations to what type of coffee you can use in the reusable K-cup, so feel free to experiment.

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