Make the most of your coffee with these coffee ground hacks
Don’t throw away those used coffee grounds the next time you make coffee! Coffee grounds have a surprising number of uses beyond simply brewing your morning cup of joe. Plus, reusing your coffee grounds is a fun and easy way to reduce your food waste and help the environment. Here are 3 coffee ground hacks that are fun, useful, and sustainable!
Coffee Ground Hack 1: Make Whipped Coffee
Craving a sweet treat that packs a caffeinated kick? Use your leftover coffee grounds to make whipped coffee! Start by pouring heavy cream over leftover coffee grounds in a French press. Press the top of the French press down, then refrigerate thecream and coffee grounds mixture for 30 to 60 minutes. Once the heavy cream is fully infused with coffee flavor, pour it into a bowl, add powdered sugar, and whip until it is light and fluffy. Enjoy your whipped coffee on its own, as a dessert, or add it to your next cup of coffee!
Coffee Ground Hack 2: Make DIY Coffee Eye Cream
Step up your skincare routine by making a DIY coffee eye cream with your used coffee grounds! Start by heating 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of almond oil, and 4 tablespoons of coffee grounds in a small saucepan. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Then, strain the mixture into a bowl and stir in 2 more tablespoons of coconut oil. Pour the mixture into jars and let it cool completely before using!
Coffee Ground Hack 3: Use Coffee Grounds to Scrub Dirty Dishes
Struggling to remove tough stains and stuck-on food from your dishes? Coffee grounds are the perfect solution. They’re abrasive enough to scour off food particles, but gentle enough that they won’t damage your dishes. Simply add coffee grounds to your dirty dishes with a bit of soap, then use a sponge to scrub the food off!
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