Portable Coffee

Start your day or stay energized on the go with this quick and convenient Portable Coffee recipe, the ultimate solution for caffeine lovers with busy lifestyles. Combining just a few pantry staples—instant coffee, sugar, and powdered creamer or dry milk—this recipe requires minimal effort yet offers maximum flavor. In under five minutes, you’ll have a customizable coffee ready to take with you, whether piping hot or served chilled with ice cubes for a refreshing iced version. Perfectly suited for lidded travel mugs or jars, this spill-free beverage is your ideal companion for commutes, road trips, or a productive day at the office. Easy, fast, and delicious, Portable Coffee is the travel-friendly solution for your caffeine cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Instant coffee
1 teaspoon Sugar
2 teaspoons Powdered creamer or dry milk
240 milliliters Hot water
4 pieces Ice cubes (optional)
1 piece Lidded travel mug or jar

Directions

Step 1

Add the instant coffee, sugar, and powdered creamer or dry milk directly into your lidded travel mug or jar.

Step 2

Boil about 240 milliliters (1 cup) of water using a kettle or microwave, and carefully pour the hot water into the mug.

Step 3

Stir or shake the mug (ensure the lid is securely tightened) until the coffee ingredients are fully dissolved.

Step 4

If you prefer iced coffee, add 4 ice cubes to the mug and shake gently to chill the coffee.

Step 5

Secure the lid and ensure it is tightly closed to prevent spills. Your portable coffee is ready to go!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(393.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	45.8

Total Fat 1.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 25.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 0.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.1mg	0%
Iron 0.0mg	0%
Potassium 75.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 65.9%