Ask the Miserly Mom: Homemade coffee recipes

Jonni McCoy

The Question

I was wondering if you would mind passing on your recipe for homemade cappuccino to me. Thanks so much! - Dawn

The Miserly Mom Answers
Having homemade coffees on hand is nice for a quick hot drink, and makes a great gift for others, too. Put some in a Mason jar and tie a decorative ribbon around the neck. Tie a small card with the name of the contents and how to mix it.

Here is the cappuccino recipe that you asked for, as well as some other recipes for instant coffees:

Instant Cappuccino Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon dried grated orange peel
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions: Mix together in the blender. Wait for the dust to settle after turning it off. Store in an airtight container. Use 2 Tablespoons per cup of hot water.

Cafe Au Lait Mix
2 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions: Blend together in a blender. Store in an airtight container. Use 1/4 cup of mix for each 2/3 cup hot water.

Swiss Mocha
1/2 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk
2 Tablespoons cocoa

Instructions: Mix together in a blender. Store in an airtight container. Use 1 Tablespoon for each 6 ounces of hot water.