Save money while still enjoying your favorite drink with this Starbucks inspired caramel iced coffee recipe!
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This Starbucks copycat drink is delicious any time of year. I particularly like it when the calendar says it’s fall but the weather is still pretty warm.
I think of this as being a healthier caramel iced coffee recipe, but that may depend on your definition of “healthier.”
I believe that drinking local, grass-fed milk is better than non-dairy milk substitutes and would rather sparingly consume real sugar than non-sugar alternatives. (Most of the non-nutritive sweeteners really don’t agree with my stomach!)
This recipe includes suggestions for how I personally make it with “real food” ingredients and suggestions for how to make it lower calorie, if that’s what you’re looking for.
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Ingredients needed for Starbucks copycat iced caramel coffee
2 tablespoon of ground coffee. You’re going to brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee.
1 cup of milk. I use local grass-fed milk. Using unsweetened almond beverage or oat milk substitute will make the calories lower.
1 tablespoon of caramel syrup. I recommend making or using one with real sugar, such as Holy Kakaow. If you’d prefer, you can use a “non-sugar” version like DaVinci.
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract. I use organic. Costco has a great price on a big bottle!
Ice cubes
Whipped cream. I never buy whipped cream from the store because it’s so easy to make yourself and homemade doesn’t deflate. Learn how to make easy whipped cream here.
How to make Starbucks dupe caramel iced coffee
First, make your coffee. I prefer to use a French press. Allow your coffee to cool to room temperature, or close to it.
In a glass, add iced cubes and pour your brewed coffee over ice.
Stir in your caramel sauce and vanilla extract.
Add your milk.
Top with whipped cream and drizzle with an additional caramel, if desired.
Enjoy!
This iced coffee recipe is so easy you'll be wondering why you've spent $6 each on them for years!
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Iced Caramel Coffee
This iced caramel coffee is delicious and will save you lots compared to buying cofee out!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon of ground coffee. You’re going to brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee.
- 1 cup of milk.
- 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. I use organic. Costco has a great price on a big bottle!
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream.
Instructions
First, make your coffee. I prefer to use a French press. Allow your coffee to cool to room temperature, or close to it.
In a glass, add iced cubes and pour your brewed coffee over ice.
Add your milk.
Stir in your caramel sauce and vanilla extract.
Top with whipped cream and drizzle with an additional caramel, if desired.
Enjoy!
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