Description
A homemade copycat recipe for the popular iced brown sugar oat milk latte. This dairy-free, vegan drink combines rich brown sugar syrup, creamy oat milk, and strong espresso for a cafe-quality beverage made in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 shots espresso (about 2 ounces / 60ml) or strong coffee
- 1 cup oat milk (barista style recommended)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup water. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes). Do not let it boil vigorously.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely; it will thicken slightly as it cools.
- While the syrup cools, brew 2 shots of espresso or strong coffee. Let it cool for a minute or two so it doesn’t melt the ice too quickly.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled brown sugar syrup over the ice, depending on desired sweetness.
- Pour in 1 cup of oat milk, leaving space at the top for the coffee.
- Slowly pour the brewed espresso over the back of a spoon to layer it on top, or pour directly and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or strength as needed. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
The brown sugar syrup can be made ahead and stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks. Use barista-style oat milk for better creaminess and texture. If the syrup hardens, add a little water and heat to soften. For a lower-sugar version, reduce the syrup to 1/4 cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
Keywords: iced brown sugar oat milk latte, copycat recipe, dairy-free coffee, vegan latte, brown sugar syrup, oat milk coffee, easy morning drink