Waitdon’t toss the extra brew!
Put it to good use with these clever hacks.
Before you get started repurposing that extra joe, however, there are a few things you should know.
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(We like using mason jars.)
Ready to transform leftover coffee into something delicious?
Here’s where to start.
Make whipped coffee.
Flavor frosting.
This would pair especially well with chocolate cake.
Freeze into ice cubes.
These are handy for tossing into iced coffee (without watering it down) or adding to smoothies.
Blend up a smoothie.
Bake with it.
This works especially well for boxed mixes and gives the final product a rich flavor.
Toss a salad.
Whip it into a sauce.
Play bartender.
Don’t have any coffee liqueur to shake up a martini or a White Russian?
Make a mocktail.
Marinate meat.
Add it to pancake or waffle batter.
Pour it over your garden.
You’ve likely heard coffee grounds can help fertilize gardens, and leftover coffee can serve the same purpose.
Coffee also contains magnesium and calcium, which act as nutrients for plants.
