How to add coffee flavor to yogurt (what happens if I put Coffee in my yogurt + More FAQs)
Recently, I have been devising ways to make my Coffee more delicious. So, can I put Coffee in my yogurt? Read on to find out.
You can pour espresso or instant coffee to your yogurt and enjoy a rich and exotic coffee yogurt treat. I love having yogurt and Coffee. However, I have always had to choose between the two since I thought I could not consume a yogurt-coffee combo. I recently visited a friend and saw her put her Coffee in yogurt. I got interested in how it tasted and requested a cup of the combo. It was delicious, and I asked her to teach me how she made it. When I returned to my place, I researched how other people make it and decided to write this article to inform those who may want to know how they can add coffee flavor to their yogurt. Read till the end.
How can I add Coffee to my yogurt?

Adding Coffee to your yogurt does not require a complicated recipe. It is easy and will only take a few minutes of your time before it is ready. Below is a recipe for how you can add Coffee to your favorite yogurt.
Ingredients
- Espresso or instant coffee
- Sugar-free yogurt
- Powder artificial sweetener (syrups)
- Skimmed milk (has low fats)
- Granulated sugar
- Strawberry (optional)
Directions
- Heat skimmed milk to boil.
- Add powdered artificial sweetener, granulated sugar, and shots of espresso or instant Coffee.
- Wait for the mixture to cool to avoid killing the good live yogurt bacteria.
- Mix a small amount of skimmed milk and yogurt to make it less thick.
- Add the yogurt to the mixture of espresso.
- Add strawberries on top as the topping of the drink to decorate it.
- Refrigerate the mixture or add smashed ice to it.
What happens if I add Coffee to my yogurt?
When you add Coffee to your yogurt, you add the flavor to your Coffee and caffeine to your yogurt. Adding Coffee to our yogurt is like having milk with Coffee, only that this time it is a bit thicker and with flavors.
Yogurt is a healthy drink since it contains important bacteria in the human body. When you add Coffee to yogurt, you make your Coffee drink healthier and with more nutrients. However, when you add hot Coffee, it may kill the live bacteria in yogurt, making it of no importance to your body.
What yogurt brands have coffee flavor?
There are a few yogurt brands that contain coffee-flavored Coffee. They are easily available and at an affordable price. Some of the brands with coffee-flavored yogurt include;
- Dannon Classic Yogurt Coffee Flavored: It contains yogurt cultures which include L.Acidophilus, reduced fat milk, natural flavors, cane sugar, coffee flavor, and Pectin. One container of 150 grams has 140 calories. This is a healthy amount compared to the 2,000 daily calorie intake. It also has 35 mg of caffeine and low levels of fat, carbs, and sugar. It is available in the Dannon stores and supermarkets in the United States.
- Brown Cow Cream Top Coffee Yogurt: Its ingredients include; 5 Yogurt cultures (L.Bulgarius, S. Thermophilus, Bifidus, L.Acidophilus, and L. paracasei), whole milk, cane sugar, coffee extract, caramel color, natural flavors, maple syrup, and Pectin. One container of 150 grams contains 150 calories and 40 mg of caffeine. It also has low levels of fats, carbs, and sugar. You can buy it at the Brown Cow stores.
- Ellenos coffee Yogurt: It is available in 5.3 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz. There are 310 calories in a container that holds 8 ounces of the drink. It also has high carbs content and fats. However, its sugar content is low. You can purchase the drink at their stores or online through the Ellenos official website or e-commerce platforms such as Amazon.
FAQ Section
How much Coffee can I add to my yogurt?
You should add a ratio of 1:2 of Coffee to yogurt. The amount of coffee you add to your yogurt should be half the amount of yogurt you are using. If you are using espresso shots, you should add one shot to 150 grams of yogurt.
Does Coffee taste good when mixed with yogurt?
Yes, Coffee is deliciously sweet when added to yogurt since the yogurt has added flavors and sweeteners. But this will depend on the person drinking the mixture. Some people significantly find it bitter when they don’t add sweeteners. Though, it tastes better and yummy with yogurt.