16 Recipes That Prove Ground Coffee Makes a Delicious Seasoning
I’ve been drinking coffee every day for a long time now, but it only occurred to me recently that I could also cook with my ground coffee. As I started to experiment with it, I realized that coffee grounds are totally a secret weapon—one that a lot of people probably have in their pantry right this minute and that can add a world of flavor to a wide variety of foods.
Whether you’re making breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, there is definitely a way to work ground coffee into the equation. (If you’re sensitive to caffeine, stick to decaffeinated coffee for lunch and dinner dishes.) Slow roast grounds with vegetables and meat to highlight their earthiness, and pair them with chocolate in brownies and overnight oats to tame their bitterness. And of course, that coffee flavor always fits perfectly with breakfast favorites, like scones and granola.
These 16 recipes will show you how to sneak a bit of java into all of your food. With dishes like coffee-rubbed steak and salads with balsamic-coffee vinaigrette, you’ll wonder why you weren’t cooking with coffee sooner.
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https://www.budgetbytes.com1 Coffee-Rubbed Pork Roast from Budget Bytes
Slow-roasted in a coffee and paprika rub, this pork definitely has a kick. Get the recipe here.
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https://thealmondeater.com2 Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie from the Almond Eater
This smoothie has everything that you want in a morning beverage: caffeine, peanut butter, and a banana for good measure. Get the recipe here.
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https://ohsheglows.com/3 Chocolate-Coffee Scones from Oh She Glows
Making and eating these scones will probably become one of your top 10 ways to enjoy a Sunday morning. Get the recipe here.
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https://thealmondeater.com4 Coffee-Orange Granola from the Almond Eater
Though it might seem like an odd combo, coffee and citrus really complement each other well, especially in this granola. Get the recipe here.
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Andrew Purcell5 Breakfast Salad With Coffee-Balsamic Drizzle from SELF
With coffee and eggs, this salad has a lot of what you might already eat for breakfast—plus, greens! Get the recipe here.
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https://www.thechunkychef.com6 Irish Beef Stew With Guinness and Coffee from the Chunky Chef
A bit of coffee will really highlight the earthy, meaty flavors you’re going for with this stew. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.foodtasticmom.com/7 Greek Yogurt With Coffee Fig Compote from Foodtastic Mom
I occasionally find figs too sweet, but the coffee in this compote definitely balances things out. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.notenoughcinnamon.com8 Coffee Granita from Not Enough Cinnamon
You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this refreshing dessert. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.bonappetit.com9 Endive Glazed With Coffee from Bon Appétit
While this dish may sound like it would be super bitter—since it has both endives and coffee—a bit of citrus juice, vinegar, and chopped shallots keeps it balanced. Get the recipe here.
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https://fitfoodiefinds.com/10 Espresso Overnight Oats from Fit Foodie Finds
Prep this at night so your breakfast is waiting and ready to go when you wake up. Get the recipe here.
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http://www.abrowntable.com11 Roasted Butternut Squash and Coffee Soup from A Brown Table
A little coffee offsets the sweetness of the butternut squash in this soup. Get the recipe here.
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https://joythebaker.com12 Coffee Bacon Sandwiches from Joy the Baker
Once you’ve tried the bacon in this sandwich, which is marinated in coffee and chili powder, you’ll never want to eat bacon another way again. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.bonappetit.com13 Coffee-Rubbed Steak from Bon Appétit
Use this rub on your favorite cut of meat to add a chili- and coffee-infused kick. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.foodfaithfitness.com14 Pumpkin Pie Dip With Coffee Chips from Food Faith Fitness
This idea is perfect for anyone who really, really loves pumpkin spice. Get the recipe here.
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https://www.epicurious.com15 Coffee-Flavored Belgian Waffles from Epicurious
This recipe alone is enough to make me consider buying a waffle maker. Get the recipe here.
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https://pinchofyum.com/16 6-Ingredient Espresso Brownies from Pinch of Yum
You probably have all of the ingredients you need to make these brownies in your pantry right now. Get the recipe here.
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