McDonald's Sugar Free Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe (Make it at home!) (2024)

One of our favorite treats to get on any hot or cold day is a McDonalds Iced Coffee – my wife especially likes McDonald’s Sugar-free Vanilla Iced Coffee, so we figured out how to make a McDonalds Vanilla Iced Coffee copycat recipe at home – and it is delicious! We’ve updated this post so you can find your favorite variety of coffee. Whether you like plain iced coffee, Vanilla Iced Coffee, or Caramel Iced Coffee, Mcdonalds makes them all… and now so can you with the recipe we’re sharing today!

It’s an easy recipe to whip up in the morning with our crazy pancakes or any time of day for a little pick-me-up!) Get the McDonalds iced coffee flavor without the McDonalds iced coffee price – and the best part is that you don’t have to leave home to have it!

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I have created a recipe that you can make from your home for a fraction of the cost. This post has some affiliate links to find the ingredients & appliances on Amazon, but you’ll probably be able to pick everything up at your local grocery store. I think you’re going to make this one every morning…

We like to make the regular (not sugar-free) McDonalds Iced Coffee recipe, too, but Becky thinks the vanilla-flavored ice coffee is better. In fact, she prefers our recipe to the Mcdonalds version & tells our families and friends about it all the time.

McDonalds Iced Coffee Recipe at Home

A few years ago, Becky and I were introduced to McDonalds Iced Coffee,during one of their “free iced coffee all months” specials.

We started drinking them when our local McDonalds was giving away a free small iced coffee as a promotion. After drinking them several times a week, we decided to make them at home. (We were finding that when we’d get it in the afternoon once a week or so, we also ended up with the 4-piece chicken nuggets & a few packs of honey mustards for the kids, or we would even run next door to get Chicken Tenders or chicken breasts sandwiches with Chick-fil-a sauce. LOL! Not the best habit to start.)

So I wanted to come up with a copycat McDonalds Iced Coffee recipe that we could make from home.

This helped to keep a few bucks in our pockets, avoid those pesky drive-thru lines, avoid eating fast-food that our family didn’t need, while also being able to avoid repeating 3 times: “I would like a small sugar free french vanilla iced coffee!” Yeah, that is a mouth full!

After the second time, I have to look at Becky just to make sure I was still ordering it correctly!

To make McDonald’s Vanilla Iced Coffee, you just need a few things. It is super easy and all the ingredients can be found at most major retailers. You’ll spend a few more dollars up front, buying the ingredients, but when you see how many servings you can make at home, you’ll quickly realize that you have all of the benefits of the iced coffee without the McDonalds iced coffee price.

If you are on a low-calorie diet, you’ll want to make the sugar-free version. If you don’t mind the sugar, you can use it instead of the sugar-free syrup. The caloric value will be higher or lower depending on how much you use and depending on your calorie goals.

To make this taste & feel free-of-sugar, while still having a lot of vanilla flavors, I’ve found that using this syrup is the best solution. The syrup is usually the hardest to find, but it can also be purchased through Amazon. It is generally much cheaper than the typical Mcdonalds iced coffee price, as you can get more servings out of the same amount of money.

I will go through it step by step including the coffee. I found that the coffee was the one area that I had to adjust. I personally like to drink straight black coffee in the morning, and I prefer a mild coffee.

However, it was not the right coffee for this recipe. Instead, you will want a dark, full-bodied coffee for the job!

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What is the best coffee to use for Iced Coffee?

Personally, we like Folgers Gourmet Supreme Dark Roast. However, I would suggest starting with whichever coffee you typically drink in the morning, if you make coffee at home.

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Now it is time to create thatMcDonalds Iced Coffee that you love so much without the Mcdonald’s iced coffee price! Remember all the ingredients can be found in most major retailers. Now for the good part…

Ingredients for Mcdonalds Sugar-Free Vanilla Iced Coffee

  • 1/8 cup of Torani Flavoring Syrup (We like sugar-free French Vanilla, found in the coffee section.)
  • 1/4 cup of Half-and-Half (use original-If you use fat-free it is up to you, but may not taste thatgood!)
  • 1 cup of your cold-brewed coffee
  • 2 cups of Ice

Note: While we find that 1/4 cup of half & half is the perfect amount for us, you can add more if you want a creamier feel.

If you want to make a Full Pitcher of McDonalds Iced Coffee:

For the days when you want a little bit of a chance… try the caramel iced coffee!

Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe:

For the CARAMEL Iced Coffee Mcdonalds Copycat Recipe, it’s an easy change! If you’d rather have Caramel iced Coffee, Mcdonalds makes this, too, and we have a recipe that is pretty close!

To make caramel iced coffee, McDonald’s style, just swap out the Torani Vanilla Flavoring Syrup above for 1 1/2 tablespoons of Torani Caramel Coffee syrup. You’re still getting all of the flavor without the Mcdonald’s iced coffee price or inconvenience of leaving the house.

Ingredients for McDonalds Caramel Iced Coffee

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How to make McDonald’s Sugar Free Iced Coffee (McDonalds Vanilla Iced Coffee)

BREW: To make this version of McDonalds Iced Coffee, you will start by brewing your coffee in your coffee maker. I typically make the same amount of coffee each morning (I start with 12 cups of cold water and add 3/4 cup of coffee grounds to my coffee pot)

COOL: Once the coffee is brewed I put the pot directly in the refrigerator to cool for a few hours (usually 2 hours & 20 minutes is perfect). Since it is brewed at high heat, it will take a while to cool.

MIX: When the coffee is cooled, add the syrup and Half & Half (you may need to make this in a larger container). Mix well. Add ice. That’s it!

Tip: Once cooled I usually transfer the coffee to some used water bottles and store them in the refrigerator, so I can wash the coffee pot & have it ready for the next day. A pot of coffee usually makes three water bottles. This makes it easy to use and to store. I also make the coffee daily to ensure I have some on hand when needed.

How many calories in Mcdonalds Sugar-Free Iced Coffee?

According to their website, Mcdonalds Iced Coffee Calories range from about 100 to 260 Calories, depending on how you have it made & what flavoring you choose.

McDonalds iced coffee calories for the sugar-free iced coffee has around 100 calories for a medium drink and 130 for a large drink. Ours is very similar.

You can easily find out exactly how many calories your drink has by measuring out how much syrup you use, as well as how much half-and-half you use. (You can use full creamer if you prefer, but take not off the added saturated fat).

The McDonalds iced coffee calories may vary depending on who is making the drink that day, but when you make it at home, you have much more control over the calories – letting you stick to a healthy caloric percent daily, based on your needs. Remember, your daily values may be higher depending on how you make it and what you are consuming with it.

Tips for making this Sugar Free Iced Coffee

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  • To make it a little easier to mix, I recommend mixing all the ingredients together 1st then to add the ice. It will just make the stirring process a little easier.
    (TIP: Actually, I’ve found that mixing the cream & syrup in a small bowl first works best. Then, pour this into the coffee & then add the ice.
  • You can also make a larger batch to have ready for the day as well.
  • We usually make one batch at a time, just to help cut back on the amount that we drink. If not wewould end up drinking it all day long!

ENJOY!

McDonalds Sugar-Free Vanilla Iced Coffee

This homemade recipe tastes just like McDonalds Iced Coffee – you're going want it every day.

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Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • Coffee Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Torani Flavoring Syrup (sugar free, french vanilla)
  • 1/4 cup Half-and-Half
  • 1 cup cold-brewed coffee
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  • Brew coffee, as usual, and let it cool for 2-3 hours in refrigerator

  • Once cooled, add Half & Half and syrup to coffee. Mix

  • Add ice

  • Store in the refrigerator

Notes

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Keyword coffee, iced coffee, morning

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in mcdonalds Iced Coffee with sugar free vanilla? ›

Ingredients: Water, Eythritol, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Malic Acid, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Caramel Color.

What does McDonald's make their Iced Coffee with? ›

The McCafé Iced Coffee features 100% Arabica beans, cream and your choice of flavor like Caramel, French Vanilla and Sugar-Free French Vanilla.* A fan of black coffee? Get it without the sugar or cream to refresh your mornings with a cool Black Iced Coffee.

How many carbs in a McDonald's sugar Free French Vanilla Iced Coffee? ›

Mcdonald's Beverages Iced Coffee With Sugar Free French Vanilla Syrup (large) (32 fl oz) contains 18g total carbs, 18g net carbs, 9g fat, 2g protein, and 160 calories.

How many calories are in a McDonald's vanilla iced coffee? ›

There are 200 calories in 1 serving (24 oz) of McDonald's Vanilla Iced Coffee (Medium). * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

What brand of coffee syrup does McDonald's use? ›

McDonald's former Manager of Culinary Innovation, Mike Haracz, claims that the restaurant uses DaVinci brand syrups and its own proprietary flavoring agents.

What is Mcdonalds sugar free syrup made of? ›

Ingredients: Water, Eythritol, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gum, Salt, Malic Acid, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Caramel Color. Important Note : At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants.

How to make McCafé coffee at home? ›

Directions
  1. Step 1: Make the coffee base. Pour the cream, simple syrup and about 1/2 cup of coffee into a 16-ounce glass. ...
  2. Step 2: Add ice. Add enough ice cubes to fill the cup almost all the way.
  3. Step 3: Add the coffee. Pour in the rest of the coffee until the glass is almost full, then gently stir with a spoon or straw.
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What is the name of the coffee that McDonald's uses? ›

Gaviña Coffee: A McDonald's Coffee Supplier | McDonald's.

Does McDonald's make their own coffee? ›

Well, according to McDonald's website, a company called Gaviña Gourmet Coffee is responsible for providing coffee for the worldwide fast food chain. Gaviña Gourmet Coffee has provided coffee products to McDonald's for over 40 years — since 1983, when the company began stocking coffee for just 10 McDonald's locations.

Can you get McDonald's iced coffee without sugar? ›

Cool and refreshing, premium roast coffee on ice, brewed from 100% Arabica beans, and made for you with your choice of 2% milk or cream. To suit your taste buds, choose between: regular, French vanilla, sugar-free vanilla or caramel.

Is McDonald's sugar free vanilla iced coffee keto friendly? ›

McDonald's “sugar-free” coffee flavorings can also throw your ketosis for a loop. While the sugar-free flavoring itself has zero net carbs (just 2g of sugar alcohols), all McDonald's iced coffees also add cream and milk, which can add at least 9g of carbs to your drink.

How many calories are in a sugar free vanilla iced latte at McDonald's? ›

120 Cal. 120 Cal. Cool down with a cold McCafé® Iced Latte, made from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ espresso.

How is French vanilla coffee made? ›

After brewing your coffee, add a teaspoon or two of French vanilla syrup to achieve the desired sweetness. To finish it off, pour in a generous splash of homemade French vanilla creamer.

Does McDonald's have oat milk? ›

McDonald's - Together, at last. MILKLAB Oat Milk has officially joined the McCafé lineup.

How much sugar is in a large vanilla iced coffee? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue
Sugar21g
Protein2g
Calcium60mg
Iron
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What is in sugar free vanilla? ›

Ingredients. Water, Natural Flavors, Acesulfame Potassium, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Benzoate (to preserve freshness), Xanthan Gum, Sucralose.

What are the ingredients in McDonald's liquid sugar? ›

Liquid Sugar

Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Fructose, Potassium Sorbate (preservative).

Is there anything at mcdonalds without sugar? ›

The lowest-sugar option on McDonald's menu is an order of chicken McNuggets, with zero grams. Adding the spicy buffalo dipping sauce, made with cayenne pepper, won't contribute any sugar grams, either.

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