If you love making specialty coffee at home, then you are going to love these Ninja Coffee Bar Recipes!
Get ready to make over 40 of the most delicious coffee drinks, lattes, and cappuccinos all at home with these amazing and easy recipes.
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What’s your favorite specialty coffee? I have to say, I’m predictable and can always be counted on to order a PSL no matter the time of year.
It’s one of the most popular drinks, and one of my favorite Ninja Coffee Bar recipes, and you can find it on the menu at just about every coffee shop in town… in October.
But what happens when you’d like a Pumpkin Spice Latte sometime in the year when it’s not October? Or when you just want to enjoy a PSL in your yoga pants at home!
You become your own barista with this amazing at home coffee brewer – the Ninja Coffee Bar.
When my husband saw another coffee brewer on our counter the morning after the Ninja Coffee Brewer showed up on our doorstep, he rolled his eyes. “Why on Earth do we need another coffee maker? We already have one.”
I replied with, “Oh, just you wait!” You see, I had read all about this machine and knew exactly what it could do [and all those Ninja coffee bar recipes swirling in my head] and how I was pretty sure it would replace our love for our single-cup coffee maker very fast.
The Ninja Coffee Bar has completely transformed our coffee habits in the totally best ways possible AND now hubby admits that it’s his favorite way to enjoy coffee.
Here’s what we love about the Ninja Coffee Bar:
First, the Ninja Coffee Bar actually replaced our single-cup machine because it can do just that… make a single cup of coffee. Auto-iQ™ One Touch Intelligence Technology delivers customizable options without guessing how much water to add each time, for smooth, rich coffee in a cup, travel mug or carafe.
The Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker has 4 brew settings:
- Classic
- Rich
- Brew Over Ice
- Speciality
With these 4 brew settings, you get the exact intensity of coffee that you desire. I’ve found that by brewing a Rich Brew, I can use less coffee [just 2 scoops] which makes our coffee habit easier on our grocery budget.
When this post was originally in 2015, the Ninja Coffee Bar was brand new. The latest version of this specialty coffee maker looks amazing and I am thinking it’s about time for an upgrade for my kitchen.
While some of the functions and buttons are a little different, it still performs the same and you can make any specialty coffee at home!
The Ninja Coffee Bar makes fabulous coffee, but it’s the extras that this machine provides that really makes it the best machine choice for us. It does so much more than just make coffee.
Can you make cold brew with the Ninja Coffee Bar?
One of the best upgrades, in my opinion, is the ability to make cold brew in your Ninja Coffee Bar in just 10 minutes! Cold brew is quickly becoming my go-to drink order and to be able to make it at home would be amazing!
The Ninja Coffee Bar recipes booklet, that comes with your new speciality coffee brewer, shows the vast array of drinks [both hot and cold] that you can make right at home.
Have you misplaced your Ninja Coffee Bar recipe booklet? You can find an online version here.
I make a lot of great Ninja coffee bar recipes, but I’ve already told you that one of my favorites is the perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte! And it just happens to be made perfect because of the Ninja Easy Frother™!
While the Ninja Easy Frother was replaced by a built-in frother in the latest model, I’m telling you – it is the greatest thing that has ever happened for at-home coffee. And you can still get them on Amazon for under $20 if your built-in isn’t cutting it.
It’s really easy to use the Ninja Easy Frother too! You fill the glass frother with milk, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in the microwave for 1 minute. Then, pump the frother, and pour it right into your Speciality Brew!
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
Ingredients:
- 3 Ninja Single Serve Scoops [3 tbsp] ground coffee
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Brew your coffee in your Ninja Coffee Bar choosing the Specialty Brew.
- While coffee is brewing, place the remaining ingredients in the glass jar of the Ninja Easy Frother™. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave, secure lid, and pump the Frother 15 times.
- When brew is complete, gently pour frothed mixture over brewed coffee. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
A Pumpkin Spice Latte is one of my favorite specialty coffees to make at home, but there’s so much more you can do with this machine. And really, they are all very similar but the ingredients simply vary.
How to make Cappuccino in a Ninja Coffee Bar
A cappuccino is a really simple coffee drink to make at home, especially when you have a coffeemaker like this one that can do it all!
A cappuccino is essentially a drink made up of 3 things in equal parts – espresso, steamed milk, and topped with milk foam.
Simple Ninja Iced Coffee Recipe:
The Ninja makes it so simply to enjoy an iced coffee at home too. The brew settings contain an “Over Ice” brew which is stronger than a normal brew. Simply fill your cup of ice and choose this setting.
There’s always variations you can make with iced coffee recipes. You’ll find a ton of different recipes below.
Want even more Ninja Coffee Bar recipes?
I have gathered some of my other favorite specialty coffee recipes that you can make!
Easy Homemade Mocha Frappuccino {Starbucks Copycat}
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This homemade iced coffee recipe is so easy to make! Chilled coffee is blended with creamy ice cubes, chocolate sauce, and sweetened condensed milk for an at-home version of the classic coffeehouse Frappuccino drink.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee | Ca Phe Sua Da
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If you are a coffee lover, you absolutely have to give this Vietnamese Iced Coffee a try. Tastes so delicious and is so simple to make.
Cafe hafuch - Israeli 'upside down' coffee with milk
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A delicious milky coffee, cafe hafuch has layers of hot milk and espresso topped with foam. Beautiful to look at and fantastic to drink! An Israeli morning treat.
Delicious Coffeehouse Vanilla Latte
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This delicious vanilla latte recipe tastes just like the coffeehouse and is actually made from scratch. Enjoy coffee with a splash of vanilla syrup & frothy milk.
Kentucky Bourbon Coffee - EASY Coffee Cocktail
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This Kentucky Bourbon Coffee is a Southern take on an Irish coffee, and is the perfect drink to keep you warm on chilly days. This caffeinated cocktail is made with freshly-brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, bourbon, and cream.
Vegan Iced Coffee Frappe
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This vegan iced coffee frappe is full of flavour and gets its creamy goodness from oat milk.
Caramel Macchiato Recipe
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Irish Coffee
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This smooth, creamy concoction of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream is the perfect, cozy beverage that you can whip up in 10 minutes or less.
Spiced Coffee Recipe
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Enjoy a fancy coffee shop drink at home! This easy to make Spiced Coffee features warm chai spices that brew right along with your ground beans.
Gingerbread Latte Recipe
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This homemade gingerbread latte is rich, flavorful, and perfect for the holiday season. Plus, you will love how easy it is to make right in your slow cooker!
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
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Delicious and healthy vegan cinnamon dolce latte stirred together with vanilla, fresh coffee, a tad of maple syrup and perfectly steamed plant milk.
Affogato Recipe with a Shot of Espresso Coffee
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Harvest Oat Pumpkin Latte (Dairy Free)
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A creamy, dairy free coffee drink perfect for seasonal sipping. Made with real pumpkin and no refined sugar, this delicious beverage is an indulgent treat you can feel good about.
Easy Iced Mocha Oatmilk Recipe
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This easy iced mocha with oatmilk recipe can be customized by using your favorite type of dairy or non dairy substitute as you prefer.
How to Make Rosemary Coffee
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Supercharge your morning cup of coffee with the addition of fresh rosemary. This easy upgrade to make Rosemary Coffee can benefit your memory and health!
Lavender Latte Recipe
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This beautiful lavender latte is made with espresso, homemade lavender simple syrup, and your choice of milk.
Cheat's Iced Salted Caramel Mocha
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Cheat's Iced Salted Caramel Mocha - a quick and delicious budget version of a Starbucks!
Simple Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
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It's creamy, it's delicious and fills you up!! There's a lot of talk about bulletproof coffee these days or keto coffee or butter coffee as it is also known. Find out how to make the recipe and the health benefits of drinking it.
Mexican Spiced Mocha
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Coffee meets hot chocolate in this Mexican Spiced Mocha drink recipe.
Toasted Coconut Mocha - Homemade In The Kitchen
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If you love chocolate, coconut, and coffee, then you’ll love these hot Toasted Coconut Mochas topped with homemade whipped cream.
How to Make Iced Coffee Soda
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Have you made iced coffee soda yet? It’s a great way to enjoy the full flavor of your favorite coffee in a refreshing fizzy soda form!
How to Make an Authentic Rudesheimer Coffee with Asbach Brandy and Cream
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Hailing from a small town in Germany, this sweet, brandy-laced, cream-topped coffee is a hit, no matter where you make it!
Affogato al Caffe (Ice Cream with Coffee)
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Hailing from a small town in Germany, this sweet, brandy-laced, cream-topped coffee is a hit, no matter where you make it!
Refreshing Iced Lavender Latte
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A delicious and delicate lavender iced coffee that will hit the spot for any coffee lover.
Dulce de Leche Coffee Milkshake
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This mix of coffee and creamy milkshake with decadent Dulce de Leche flavour is a great way to cool down in the hot summer weather.
Coffee Cooler
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A blend of cold brew coffee and milkshake, this tasty, vanilla Coffee Cooler will be your new go-to for a sweet pick-me-up.
Salted Cashew Latte
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Skip the coffee shop line & price with this Homemade Salted Cashew Latte – made with only six ingredients in about five minutes! Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan
Caffe shakerato - Italian iced espresso
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For a punchy and invigorating non-alcoholic drink, a caffè shakerato is hard to beat. This Italian iced espresso can be ready in 5 minutes and the bitter-sweet flavours are definitely worth lingering over.
Boozy Gingerbread Latte with Coffee Liqueur
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Boozy gingerbread latte is what is not available in the average coffee shop. All those cosy and comforting flavours associated with this popular drink plus a little kick of alcohol. You really should try it.
Maple Pecan Latte a Starbucks Copycat
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This maple pecan latte is so cozy and comforting. Made with pure maple syrup and a dash of pecan extract. Just add your favorite plant-based milk for a vegan coffee house treat.
Nutella Latte
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People who love their Nutella really love their Nutella. If you’re among them, you’re going to go gaga after this easy Nutella recipe… a Nutella latte!
Easy Frappuccino Recipe
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Homemade Frappuccino Recipe for a quick pick me up!
Vanilla Iced Coffee
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Make a cheap & easy Vanilla Iced Coffee at home in just a few minutes with 3 simple ingredients. Enjoy this healthy ice coffee option every day - it's all good for you, and your wallet.
Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
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This Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is amazingly delicious, dairy-free and absolutely guilt-free! Made with cashew milk, maple syrup, real pumpkin and of course pumpkin pie spice.
Beet Latte
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With a beautiful pink hue, and a rich and creamy foam, this beet latte is simple to make in 5 minutes or less, and is high in vitamins and nutrients!
Hot Chocolate Coffee with Cinnamon
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This Hot Chocolate Coffee with Cinnamon and Steamed milk is everything you need for a festive coffee recipe. Make this Mocha Chino today.
This post was originally published in October 2015.