Milky Way Iced Coffee

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the classic chocolate, caramel and malt flavors of the candy bar and turns it into the perfect way to start your morning.

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the chocolate, caramel malty flavors of the classic candy bar and turns them into the perfect way to start your morning. 

I had a lovely reader comment (hey Shawna) comment on my Almond Joy Iced Coffee post asking if I happened to have a recipe for a Milky Way Iced Coffee.  I didn’t but from the second I read her comment I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the classic chocolate, caramel and malt flavors of the candy bar and turns it into the perfect way to start your morning.

Let me get this out there first. I don’t really like Milky Way candy bars. I’ve just never been a big fan of the nougat-like filling. I do like the idea of the flavor combination in something else though.

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the classic chocolate, caramel and malt flavors of the candy bar and turns it into the perfect way to start your morning.

Something not so sticky sweet. So the idea of combining the sweet chocolate, caramel and maltiness with bitter coffee sounded like perfection. And spoiler alert: it is.

Before we get to the recipe, what’s your opinion on iced coffee in the colder months? I’m one of those people that will drink hot coffee approximately 10 times a year and I’m a cup of coffee every morning girl.

So even if it’s blizzarding outside, it’s a pretty good bet I’m still starting my morning with an iced coffee. I just like coffee better cold and most of the time I’m having it in the comfort of my warm home so the temperature outside doesn’t really matter.

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the classic chocolate, caramel and malt flavors of the candy bar and turns it into the perfect way to start your morning.

If you don’t feel the same way this recipe can be easily switched out with a hot cup of coffee and all the same amounts of the remaining ingredients.

Now let’s get to what makes this taste like a Milky Way.

We’re bringing the first burst of Milky Way flavor in the form of a homemade chocolate malt coffee syrup. The 4-ingredient syrup (and one of those is water my friends) couldn’t get easier to make. Dump everything in a little saucepan whisk and simmer for 5 minutes. Aaaaand done.

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the classic chocolate, caramel and malt flavors of the candy bar and turns it into the perfect way to start your morning.

I really like these bottles for my homemade coffee syrups. When I first started making coffee syrups I stored them in mason jars but it got kind of messy pouring out the syrup and was hard to control the small amount I needed.

These bottles make it really easy to control so you don’t make a big mess or pour too much out. Plus, they are really affordable too.

For the caramel I chose to use store-bought because it was easier and I wanted a thin caramel that would mix in well with the cold coffee. I like to use the stuff you find in the squirt bottle in the ice cream section.

The syrup and caramel get mixed into some cold brew coffee, add some ice and you’re morning just got sweeter. You can make your own cold brew or buy it from the store. If you’re going the store-bought route, this is my favorite right now (not sponsored, just love it).

Milky Way Iced Coffee takes all the classic chocolate, caramel and malt flavors of the candy bar and turns it into the perfect way to start your morning.

Both the chocolate malt coffee syrup and caramel sauce can be kept on hand to make mixing up this coffee super simple.

The combination of the two with the coffee results in a sweet, caramel-y, slightly malted flavor that makes it way too easy to drink and go in for a second cup.

Milky Way Iced Coffee is a reader request that is sure to become your favorite way to start your day. Caramel, malt, chocolate and coffee is perfection.
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Milky Way Iced Coffee

Milky Way Iced Coffee is a reader request that is sure to become your favorite way to start your day. Caramel, malt, chocolate and coffee is perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 1 drink
Author: Meg’s Everyday Indulgence

Ingredients

Chocolate Malt Coffee Syrup:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. malted milk powder

For the Coffee:

  • 1 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1 Tbsp. thin caramel (I like the kind that stays runny and has a squirt top)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chocolate malt coffee syrup

Instructions

  • For the chocolate malt coffee syrup: combine all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • To make Iced Milky Way Coffee: combine cold brew coffee, caramel and chocolate malt syrup together in a glass. Stir until completely combined. Add ice and enjoy. 

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4 comments

  1. Hi thanks for posting your Milky way Mocha iced, I plan to give it a try.
    My question is; do you or anyone no hoe java Detour blends there’s with ice. It comes out so smooth zero ice chips yet it’s thick like a milk shake?
    Thank for your time
    Diane Baca

    1. Hope you love it!! I would guess they use a super high powered blender. I wonder too if there may be ice cream in it possibly? I’ve never been to Java Detour so I can’t say for sure.

  2. Hello, where did you get the chocolate malt coffee syrup? What brand is it? I can’t seem to find it anywhere online.

    1. Whoops! I didn’t read it thoroughly, I see you make it yourself. Thanks!

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