Nutella Iced Coffee: The Ridiculously Smooth, Chocolate-Hazelnut Boost Your Morning’s Been Missing

Treat yourself to a delicious Nutella Iced Coffee at home. Blend chilled brewed coffee, milk, ice, and two tablespoons of Nutella until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of Nutella. Rich, chocolaty, and refreshing, it’s a perfect coffee dessert beverage.

What Makes This Special

This isn’t just iced coffee with chocolate.

It’s a creamy, glossy, Nutella-infused elixir that balances bitterness and sweetness like a pro. The hazelnut note underlines the coffee’s roasted depth, and the cocoa makes it feel like a treat without tipping into milkshake territory. It’s also stupidly customizable: dairy or non-dairy, hot-brewed or cold brew, shaken or blended.

The magic trick? Emulsifying Nutella into a warm coffee shot first. That gives you a silky base that doesn’t clump or float.

From there, you control the vibe—lighter and snappier with more ice, richer and dessert-y with a splash of cream. It’s your caffeine, your rules.

What Goes Into This Recipe – Ingredients

• Freshly brewed strong coffee (3–4 oz/90–120 ml) or 1 shot of espresso
• Nutella (1.5–2 tablespoons, to taste)
• Cold milk (1/2–3/4 cup/120–180 ml; dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
• Ice (1 to 1.5 cups; big cubes are best)
• Pinch of salt (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
• Vanilla extract (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
• Cream or half-and-half (1–2 tablespoons, optional for extra richness)
• Whipped cream (optional topping)
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional garnish)

Let’s Get Cooking – Instructions

1. Brew strong coffee. Use espresso, Aeropress, moka pot, or a concentrated drip. Hot coffee helps melt the Nutella.If using cold brew concentrate, warm 2–3 tablespoons just enough to loosen the spread.
2. Make the Nutella base. Add Nutella to a heat-safe cup. Pour in the hot coffee and whisk vigorously until silky and uniform. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla if using.
3. Chill the base quickly. Toss a few ice cubes into the Nutella-coffee mix and stir until cool, or pop it in the freezer for 5 minutes.You don’t want melted ice watering down your final drink.
4. Build the glass. Fill a tall glass with fresh ice. Pour in the cooled Nutella-coffee mixture.
5. Add milk. Top with cold milk to your preferred strength. Stir well, taste, and adjust: more Nutella for sweetness, more coffee for bite, or a splash of cream for richness.
6. Finish like a pro. Optional: crown with whipped cream and dust with cocoa or chocolate shavings.It’s “for presentation,” obviously.
7. Alternative shake method. Add everything to a shaker (or jar with lid) and shake 15–20 seconds for froth. Strain over fresh ice.

Keeping It Fresh

– The Nutella-coffee base can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days in a sealed jar. Shake before using—separation is normal, drama is not. – Don’t pre-mix with milk if you want maximum flavor and texture; dairy dulls aromatics over time. – Use large ice cubes or coffee ice cubes to reduce dilution.

Pro move: freeze leftover coffee in trays for next time. – If the mix thickens in the fridge, thin it with a tablespoon of cold brew or a splash of milk and stir.

Why This is Good for You

– Caffeine with benefits. Coffee brings antioxidants and a mental focus upgrade. Nobody hates better reaction time. – Portion control. You’re getting dessert vibes without a sugar avalanche—especially if you keep milk unsweetened and measure the Nutella. – Smart swaps. Use protein-enriched milk, or add a scoop of unflavored collagen to the warm base for a bonus. – Mood factor.</-strong> Yes, joy counts. A treat that fits your routine is more sustainable than an all-or-nothing plan, IMO.

Don’t Make These Errors

• Dumping Nutella into cold liquid. It clumps and floats.Always melt it into warm coffee first.
• Using weak coffee. The Nutella will bulldoze it. Brew strong so the coffee still shows up.
• Over-diluting with melting ice. Cool your base before building the drink, and use fresh ice at the end.
• Oversweetening with sugary milk. If your milk is already sweetened, reduce the Nutella—or it’ll taste like candy instead of coffee.
• Skipping the pinch of salt. Tiny bit = amplified chocolate flavor. No, it won’t taste salty.

Different Ways to Make This

• Blend it. Add all ingredients to a blender with a cup of ice for a frappe vibe.Top with cocoa powder and thank yourself later.
• Go dairy-free. Try oat milk for creaminess, almond for extra nutty synergy, or coconut for a Bounty-bar mood.
• Protein upgrade. Blend in 1/2 scoop chocolate or vanilla whey with the cooled base. Start with less—whey thickens fast.
• Spice path. Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso-ground cardamom. For heat lovers, a whisper of cayenne is shockingly good.
• Affogato-ish. Skip ice, pour hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato, then swirl in a teaspoon of Nutella.It’s chaos. Delicious chaos.
• Decaf version. Same flavor, less buzz. Use decaf espresso or decaf cold brew concentrate.

FAQ

Can I make this without hot coffee?

Yes.

Use cold brew concentrate and warm 2–3 tablespoons briefly in the microwave to dissolve the Nutella. Then mix it back into the cold brew and proceed as usual.

How do I keep it from being too sweet?

Start with 1 tablespoon of Nutella, use unsweetened milk, and skip whipped cream. You can always add more sweetness; taking it out is… not a thing.

What’s the best coffee for this?

Medium-dark roasts with chocolate or nutty notes play best.

If you love brighter fruity coffees, it’ll work—but the Nutella may clash slightly. Trust your taste buds.

Can I prep a big batch?

Make a jar of the Nutella-coffee base (1 cup strong coffee + 6–8 tablespoons Nutella). Refrigerate up to 3 days.

When ready, pour over ice, add milk, and stir.

Will it separate?

A little, over time. Shake or whisk before serving. If it gets too thick, thin with a splash of coffee or milk.

Is there a lower-calorie option?

Use 1 tablespoon Nutella, unsweetened almond or skim milk, and no cream.

You’ll still get the flavor without the extra calories, FYI.

Can I use cocoa powder instead?

You can approximate the vibe with 2 teaspoons cocoa powder plus 1–2 teaspoons sugar and a few drops of hazelnut extract. It won’t be identical, but it’s solid.

What if I don’t have a whisk?

Use a fork, a milk frother, or shake the warm coffee and Nutella in a lidded jar until smooth.

My Take

Nutella Iced Coffee is the sweet spot between adulting and treating yourself. It’s fast, indulgent, and hits that café-level satisfaction without the $7 price tag.

The big unlock is emulsifying Nutella into hot coffee first—do that and you’ll get a silky, balanced drink every time. From there, customize ruthlessly: different milks, spice it up, or turn it into a blended drink when it’s 90 degrees. It’s a simple upgrade that makes your morning feel like you’ve got things handled—even if your inbox says otherwise.