3 Tasty Foods You Can Make with Coffee Pods

Caffè di Artisan offers a novel approach to coffee that is easy, inexpensive, and devilishly delectable. Because of this, our customers are emboldened to do new things with their favourite caffeinated beverage. This includes crafting culinary masterpieces.

Below we have compiled a shortlist of tasty food you can make with our coffee pods. Have your own idea? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to share your creations via our social media pages. Bon appétit.

Breakfast: Cappuccino Pancakes with Mocha Syrup

You deserve to treat yourself to brunch every now and again. And what better way to do so, than with cappuccino pancakes drizzles with mocha syrup?

In a large mixing bowl combine:

·         5 cups flour

·         1 tablespoon baking powder

·         5 tablespoons of Caffè di Artisan coffee pods

·         2 tablespoons granulated sugar

·         .5 teaspoon salt

·         1 egg

·         1 cup milk

·         2 tablespoons melted butter

Mix well and pour onto a hot griddle; flipping each side as it becomes light, golden brown. Serve with mocha syrup.

To start, get a small saucepan and whisk together:

·         5 tablespoons of Caffè di Artisan coffee pods

·         .25 cup cocoa powder

·         .25 cup sugar, granulated

·         .25 teaspoon salt

·         1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Simmer over medium heat for roughly five minutes. Once thickened, pour over pancakes.

Lunch: Chipotle & Coffee Tofu Wrap

For lunch, you are going to discover the power of a coffee marinade. The chipotle and coffee tofu wrap is a light lunch with lots of flavour. Perfect for an early lunch when you need to stay alert in the afternoon.

Start by cutting your block of extra firm tofu (15 ounces.) into .5 inch wide strips. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. The sides should be golden and a little dry. 

In a food processor, collect:

·         1 cup brewed coffee, chilled

·         2 chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tbs. adobo sauce

·         2-3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled

·         .25 cup red wine, such as pinot noir

·         3 tbs. honey

·         2 tbs. olive oil

·         .5 cup water

Transfer the mixture into a medium bowl. Place the cooled tofu into the bowl, being careful to coat each piece fully. Refrigerate for two hours.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, combine your favourite fruits and veggies with the coffee and chipotle marinated tofu into a whole wheat tortilla. Examples include plum tomatoes, spinach, olives, kale, and carrots. 

Dinner: Coffee Chili

If you have a light lunch, you might as well as a heavy dinner. Our next recipe is for coffee chili. Start by cooking 2 pounds ground beef, 2 cups onion, 1 cup bell peppers, and 3 cloves of fresh, crushed garlic in a large pot until browned.

Stir in 1 teaspoon cumin and 3 tablespoon chili powder (more if you like it spicy). Add:

·         16 ounces of chopped tomatoes, canned is fine

·         2 cups of coffee made from Caffè di Artisan’s coffee pods

·         1 cup water

·         4 ounces of chopped green chilies

·         5 teaspoons salt

·         .25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For more great coffee-based tips, visit Caffè di Artisan!