Ninja Coffee Bar Recipes for Every Taste Out There!

There’s barely a committed coffee drinker who wouldn’t want to have their coffee makers around. Even casual drinkers understand the convenience associated with having your coffee machine. But this need for more comfort is usually balanced by the cost you’d have to bear. If you’re a person that cherishes different specialty coffees, it might be difficult getting a machine that satisfies you at a price that doesn’t cripple your finances.

The ninja coffee bar considers these. However, even after you have a machine capable of meeting your needs, knowing how to make the specialty coffees you want is the next thing. Hence, the ninja coffee bar recipes you are here to learn.

This piece would cover a couple of recipes that can be made easily with the coffee bar. It would indicate what ingredients are needed while also providing a series of instructions to guide your coffee-making journey.

Ninja Coffee Bar Main Features

A multifunctional appliance is expected to possess a lot of features and accessories, and this is the same for the ninja coffee bar. Once unboxed, the following should be found within the packaging of your coffee machine:

• The ninja coffee bar unit
• A milk frother
• A water reservoir
• A glass/thermal carafe with a warming plate
• A ninja scoop
• A reusable filter
• A 40-recipe cookbook
• An 8 oz. hot and cold tumbler, and
• An instruction booklet

All of these are important to the making of the cup of coffee you require and, as such, none should be discarded. For instance, there are coffee makers with removable reservoirs around, and some of the ninjas like this Ninja 10-Cup Specialty Coffee Maker are one such. This doesn’t mean the reservoir should be discarded. The accessories of the ninja coffee bar exist to help maximize the features of the machine. Some of these features are:

1. An advanced thermal flavor extraction technology
2. Auto IQ one-touch intelligence system Trusted Source What is Auto-IQ Technology – Ninja UK Auto-iQ® Technology is one-touch intelligent programs designed specifically for each jar attachment. These intelligent programs combine… support.ninjakitchen.co.uk
3. Custom brew cup settings
4. Built-in cleaning functions

Some of the best ninja coffee bars have all these. This Ninja Single-Serve Pod-Free Coffee Bar is an example. Though you might find that all of these mean the ninja coffee bar tends to cover more counter space, this relative lack of compactness should be a low price to pay for its functionality and convenience.

Recipes

Iced coffee

I’ve always found iced coffee kind of ironic because I feel coffee should be taken scalding hot and no other way. But the way of the world is to account for the tastes of others along with yours and accept them. The Ninja coffee maker accounts for iced coffee as well.

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds
2. Ice cubes, and
3. Filtered water of good quality

Instructions

1. Using the Ninja single-serve scoop, scoop up two or three scoops of your coffee grounds into the brew basket
2. Ensure that the water tank is filled with filtered water or that the water running in is filtered
3. Pick out a plastic cup of appropriate size and fill it to the brim with ice cubes. The ice cubes should all be whole and should not be grounded or crushed
4. Place the ice-filled cup beneath the brew basket
5. Select the cup size you desire and pick the “Brew over ice” option as well
6.  Start brewing and serve into the cup once done
7. You may add milk and sugar if you need them

Cappuccino

That cappuccino you like to purchase at your favorite coffee shop can also be easily made with the ninja coffee bar. All you need are your ingredients and the knowledge of how to make it.

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds, and
2. Milk

Instructions

1. Measure out four scoops of the coffee grounds into the brew basket
2. Pour 5oz. of milk into the glass frother jar and microwave for about a minute
3. Take the milk out of the microwave and froth with the pumper by pumping 15 times
4. Pour the frothed milk into a mug and place the mug under the brew basket
5. Select the “travel mug” size setting and push the button for the specialty brew
6. Start brewing
7. Once the brewing is done, serve into the bug and enjoy your cappuccino

Hot chocolate

As you would expect from a specialty drink featuring both coffee and chocolate, this is rich. It is more suited to certain weathers than the others, but our cravings know no seasons.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Hot chocolate mix
3. Whole milk
4. Whipped cream
5. Chocolate syrup

Instructions

1. Measure out three scoops of the ground coffee into the brew basket
2. Pick out a bowl and add two packets of the hot chocolate mix
3. Add half a cup of milk to the bowl and mix with the hot chocolate
4. Add an extra cup of milk to the bowl and mix thoroughly
5. Pour the contents of the bowl into the brew basket as well
6. Select the half carafe size setting and push the button for the rich brew
7. When the coffee brew is done, serve into mugs and top with the whipped cream and chocolate syrup
8. Enjoy your drink

Mocha latte

Another of the chocolate and coffee combo drinks is the mocha latte. The ninja coffee bar helps to add it to the other drinks you can make within your home.

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds
2. Chocolate syrup
3. Milk

Instructions

1. Pour two scoops of the coffee grounds into the brew basket
2. Select the appropriate cup size setting, push the button for the specialty brew and start brewing
3. Pick out a mug and measure two teaspoons of chocolate syrup into it
4. Place the mug on the cup platform beneath the brew basket
5. While the coffee brews, heat three-quarters of a cup of milk in the microwave and froth it
6. Once the coffee brew is done, serve into the mug with the chocolate and stir
7. Pour the frothed milk into the cup, sprinkle with chocolate chips or cocoa powder and enjoy your mocha latte

Caramel latte

The preparation of the caramel latte with the ninja is as straightforward as that of other recipes. You would also need the right ingredients to guarantee a quality cup.

Ingredients

1. Heavy cream
2. Coffee grounds
3. Sea salt
4. Caramel syrup

Instructions

1. Measure out two tablespoons of caramel syrup into a large mug and add a pinch of the sea salt to it.
2. Set the mug on the rest/platform of the coffee bar
3. Select the XL cup setting and push the “Rich brew” button
4. While the coffee brews, pour a quarter cup of heavy cream into a bowl and microwave it for thirty seconds
5. After microwaving, froth the cream until it has doubled in size
6. Once the coffee is made brewing, serve into the mug and stir with the caramel syrup
7. Finally, pour the frothed cream on it and enjoy your caramel latte

Caramel macchiato

If a caramel macchiato is a drink for you, the ninja has got you covered as this is also one of the specialty cups that can be made

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds
2. Caramel syrup, and
3. Milk

Instructions

1. Using the ninja scoop, add three scoops of the coffee grounds to the brew basket
2. Ensure that there is clean water within the water tank and that it is of sufficient quantity
3. Place your cup on the cup rest/platform
4. On the coffee maker, select the cup size you wish to brew for and the specialty brew
5. While the machine is still brewing, measure out two tablespoons of the caramel syrup and half a cup of milk into the Ninja easy frother glass jar and microwave the jar to heat the mixture within
6. Carefully bring out the jar after microwaving, and froth its contents by pumping about 15 times
7. Once the coffee is done brewing and has been served into the cup, pour the caramelized milk froth on top of it
8. If you prefer, you could add more caramel sauce to the ready cup

Peppermint white chocolate mocha

Like all of the recipes touched upon in this piece, the peppermint white chocolate mocha could also be made using the ninja coffee bar.

Ingredients

1. Two ounces of organic white chocolate (it’s not a peppermint white chocolate mocha without the white chocolate)
2. Half a cup of coconut milk
3. Ground organic peppermint candies

Instructions

1. Turn on the stove and keep the heat at a moderate level
2. Set a small saucepan atop the stove
3. To the saucepan, add the ground candies, the organic white chocolate, and the coconut milk
4. Mix and whip all these together until they are a uniform mixture in the saucepan
5. Let the resulting mixture simmer for a good while before turning off the stove
6. Leave the saucepan and pick out a mug
7.  Measure out two or three spoons of syrup into the mug as you see fit and set the mug down on the mug rest
8. Put three scoops of coffee into the hopper of the machine, set the knob to travel, and press the “specialty brew” button
9. As the coffee is brewing, pour the mixture in the saucepan into the frother of the Ninja
10. Froth the milk via the pumping mechanism. Pump about twenty times
11. Once the coffee is done brewing and served into the mug, add the frothed milk to it.
12. If you’re looking for the professional coffee shop look, a cream topping and some colorful sprinkles should do the trick

Frappuccino

Starbucks might own the Frappuccino, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get yourself a homemade cup of frappe. The ninja coffee maker makes that possible.

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds
2. Chocolate milk
3. Ice, and
4. Chocolate syrup
5. Whipped cream
6. Cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Measure out four scoops of the coffee grounds into the brew basket
2. Pick out a large plastic cup and fill it with ice
3. Place the ice-filled cup beneath the brew basket
4. Select the “travel mug” size setting and push the button for the “brew over ice” function
5. Once the brew is done, serve into the cup and add half a cup each of chocolate milk and chocolate syrup
6.  Top with whipped cream, followed by cocoa powder and some chocolate syrup
7. Enjoy your drink

Pumpkin spice latte

This specialty coffee is both fast and easy to make with the ninja coffee maker. Its ingredients are so common, and they make a silent mockery of having to patronize store-bought versions.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Brown sugar
3. Whole milk, and
4. Pumpkin sauce

Instructions

1. Using the single ninja scoop, add three scoops of the ground coffee to the brew basket
2. Ensure that there is clean water in the tank and that the water is of sufficient quality
3. Set the cup on its platform/rest
4. On the coffee maker, select the cup size setting and press the button selecting the specialty brew
5. While the coffee brews, add one tablespoon of brown sugar and a quarter teaspoon of pumpkin sauce to the ninja frother
6. Also, add to that half a cup of milk and microwave the mixture for about a minute
7. Carefully remove the glass frother from the microwave, secure the lid and pump about 15 times
8. Once the coffee is done brewing and has been served into your cup, pour your froth over the coffee in the cup
9. You could then sprinkle some pumpkin spice to complete your cup of pumpkin spice latte

Salted caramel mocha coffee

Salt, caramel, and coffee could be a flavorful combo, as you would have found out if you ever had a salted caramel mocha coffee. Luckily, this delicious drink can be recreated with the ninja coffee bar as well.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Caramel syrup
3. Chocolate syrup
4. Milk
5. Sea salt
6. Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Measure out three tablespoons of the ground coffee into the brew basket
2. Measure out one tablespoon each of chocolate syrup and caramel syrup to a mug. Add one-eighth of a teaspoon of sea salt and mix them thoroughly
3. Select the travel mug size on the coffee machine and press the specialty brew button
4. As the coffee brews, pour half a cup of milk into the glass frother jar and microwave for about a minute
5. After microwaving, remove the jar, secure its lid and pump 15 times
6. Once the coffee is done brewing, serve into a cup and pour the frothed milk over it
7. For a professional look, a whipped cream topping and a sprinkling of sea salt should be okay

Vanilla almond latte

Vanilla, almond, and coffee might not sound very appealing in a single cup, but if you’ve ever tasted a vanilla almond latte, you know that this drink is more than the sum of its parts and better than it sounds. Thanks to the ninja coffee bar, you can make one at home.

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds
2. Milk
3. Vanilla syrup
4. Water, and
5. Almond butter Trusted Source Almond Butter: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Preparation Information, and More Find out what nutrients are in almond butter, ways to use it, and how it can help lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes. www.webmd.com

Instructions

1. Measure out three tablespoons of the coffee grounds into the brew basket
2. Ensure that there is clean water in the reservoir and that the water is of sufficient quantity
3. Take a mug and measure one and a half tablespoons of almond butter and one tablespoon of vanilla syrup to it
4. Pour half a cup of milk into the Ninja easy frother glass jar and microwave the milk for about a minute
5. After removing from the microwave, froth the milk by pumping 15 times
6. Pour the frothed milk into the mug containing the almond butter and vanilla syrup
7. Turn on the machine for brewing and select the cup size setting and specialty brew
8. Place the mug containing the milk, almond butter, and vanilla syrup on the cup rest/ platform
9. Once the coffee is done brewing, serve it into the mug of the almond, vanilla, and milk mixture
10. Your vanilla almond latte is ready to be served

Flat white

Not everyone is a fan of the milk-heavy coffee drinks, and the flat white is a lower-milk form of a latte. So, if this is more your drink, read up to make it with your ninja coffee bar.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Milk

Instructions

1. Pour two scoops of the ground coffee into the brew basket
2. Pick out a coffee mug and place it beneath the basket
3. Select the cup size setting and push the specialty brew button
4. Start brewing the coffee
5. While the coffee brews, heat half a cup of milk in the microwave for about a minute and froth it after
6. Once the brew is done, serve into the mug beneath
7. Pour the milk into the mug of coffee while holding the microfoam back
8. After all the milk is in, allow the microfoam to pour on top

Mexican spiced coffee

Just like the name suggests, this cup of coffee tastes and smells like Mexico. That statement sounded odd, but you get the idea. The Mexican spiced coffee would trigger a change in geographical location within your psyche, and the ninja coffee maker can make a cup of this to perfection.

Ingredients

1. Whipped cream
2. Sugar
3. Ground coffee
4. Cayenne pepper
5. Chili powder
6. Cinnamon
7. Cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Pick out a small bowl and measure into it three scoops of ground coffee, half a teaspoon of chili powder, and a quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix all of these thoroughly with a spoon
2. Select a filter piper and prop it in the filter basket, which should then be placed in the brew basket
3. Pour the mixture of the coffee, cayenne pepper, and chili powder into the brew basket
4. Select the half carafe size setting and press the button for the rich brew
5. While the coffee brews, pick out another bowl
6. To this, add a tablespoon each of cocoa and sugar
7. Also, add a quarter cup of heavy whipped cream to the bowl
8. Use a whipping machine on the contents of the bowl until you attain a thick, uniform, and smooth mixture
9. Once the coffee is done brewing and served into a cup, scoop out an appropriate amount of the whipped cream mixture and add to the coffee in the cup
10. Let the whole preparation sit for an extra minute before serving

Coffee lemonade

The coffee lemonade is as refreshing as it sounds. This never fails to kill it as a summer treat or afternoon drink and can now be made for you to enjoy while sitting by the pool.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Lemonade
3. Lemon

Instructions

1. Pick out a large plastic cup and fill it with ice
2. Place the ice-filled cup under the brew basket
3. Pour three scoops of the coffee grounds into the brew basket
4. Push the button for the “brew over ice” setting and select the cup size setting
5. Once the brew is done, add a cup of lemonade
6. You could garnish with a few slices of lemon for more flavor
7. Enjoy your drink

Coffee martini

For the alcohol and coffee combo lovers, the ninja coffee bar can also serve you a quality coffee martini.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Vodka
3. Crème de cacao
4. Coffee liqueur

Instructions

1. Add two scoops of ground coffee to the brew basket
2. Select the “travel mug” size setting and the “brew over ice” setting as well
3. Star brewing
4. While the coffee brews, select a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
5. Place the cocktail shaker beneath the brew basket
6. Once the brew is done, serve into the cocktail shaker
7. Add a quarter cup of vodka and coffee liqueur (as you see fit) to the contents of the cocktail shaker
8. You could also add two tablespoons of crème de cacao before shaking the cocktail shaker
9. After shaking and straining, your coffee martini is ready to be served

Irish coffee

Another alcohol and coffee combo, though, unlike the coffee martini, the Irish coffee is for lovers of some Irish whiskey.

Ingredients

1. Ground coffee
2. Irish whiskey
3. Brown sugar
4. Vanilla
5. Whipped cream

Instruction

1. Pour two scoops of the ground coffee into the brew basket
2. Pick the cup size setting and push the button for a café forte brew
3. Pour an ounce and a half of Irish whiskey into a mug, add two teaspoons of brown sugar to it and place the mug beneath the brew basket
4. Start brewing the coffee
5. While the coffee brews, pick out a bowl, add a sufficient quantity of whipped cream, a teaspoon of sugar, and a little vanilla
6. Mix the contents of the bowl
7. Once the coffee brew is done, serve the mug containing whiskey and top with the whipped cream mixture
8. Enjoy your Irish coffee

Coffee old-fashioned bourbon cocktail

Bourbon drinkers are not left out. This old-fashioned cup recipe is made more modern with a little chocolate liqueur and syrup.

Ingredients

1. Coffee grounds
2. Bourbon
3. Crème de cacao
4. Orange bitters

Instructions

1. Add two scoops of the coffee grounds to the brew basket
2. Pick out a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
3. Place the cocktail shaker under the brew basket
4. Select the “travel mug” size setting and push the button for the “brew over ice” function
5. Start brewing
6. Once the brew is done, serve into the cocktail shaker
7. To the contents of the cocktail shaker, add three ounces of bourbon, a tablespoon of crème de cacao, a tablespoon of sugar, and a little orange bitter (as you see fit)
8. Shake well and enjoy your drink

Final thoughts

If you’ve read this piece to the end, you’d realize that the ninja coffee bar was designed and made to provide something for everyone. Whether you want your coffee drink fruity, alcoholic, or creamy, the ninja would come through for you.

However, the knowledge of the ninja coffee bar recipes is what truly brings the magic to the cup. Rather than waiting on your haunches, why not get your ninja and save yourself the daily coffee runs.

Though this is not a review, it does go without saying that while the ninja coffee bar is very versatile and durable as well, regular cleaning and maintenance of the ninja would help to make it even more durable. Now, go and get your specialty coffee and come back for more information if you need it.

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