Plum and Vanilla Bean Cold Brew with Oat Cream
A refreshing cold brew with sweet plums and creamy vanilla-infused oat milk
May 23, 2025
Looking for a delicious summer coffee treat? This Plum and Vanilla Bean Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with sweet, juicy plums and rich vanilla bean for a refreshing drink that's perfectly balanced and naturally sweet.
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just combine your favorite medium-dark roast coffee with filtered water for the cold brew base, then add homemade plum syrup and vanilla-infused oat cream. It's perfect for hot summer days or whenever you need a cool, creamy coffee fix!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Natural sweetness from fresh plums instead of processed sugar
- Dairy-free and delicious with homemade oat cream
- Make ahead friendly - prep once, enjoy all week
- Perfectly balanced flavors of coffee, fruit, and vanilla
Plum and Vanilla Bean Cold Brew with Oat Cream
A refreshing cold brew with sweet plums and creamy vanilla-infused oat milk
Cold Brew Coffee, Plum Coffee, Vanilla Bean, Oat Milk, Dairy Free Coffee, Summer Coffee, Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Coffee grinder
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Coffee filters
- Blender
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 4 cups filtered water
- 3 ripe plums, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup water (for plum syrup)
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 2 cups oat milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with 4 cups water in a large jar. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for 12 hours
- Make plum syrup: Simmer chopped plums with 1/2 cup water until soft, about 10 minutes. Strain and cool
- Scrape vanilla bean seeds into oat milk, add maple syrup, and blend until smooth
- Strain cold brew through a coffee filter
- For each drink, fill a glass with ice, add 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate, 2 tablespoons plum syrup, and top with vanilla oat cream
- Stir gently and serve
Pro Tips
- Use ripe, dark purple plums for the best natural sweetness
- Grind coffee beans coarsely for cold brew to avoid bitterness
- Store cold brew concentrate for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator
- Split vanilla beans lengthwise to release maximum flavor
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 390mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 22g, Calcium: 350mg, Iron: 2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H30M
Prep. Time:
PT20M
