Why you’ll love this iced brown sugar latte
I know they’re already dairy free at Starbucks, but if you don’t feel like going out, you can easily make a brown sugar latte at home with just a few ingredients. It’ll save you time and money, plus you can make as many as you want.
If you’re into making your own coffee drinks at home, you could also try my dirty chai latte, dairy free hot chocolate and this vegan pumpkin spice syrup to make your own PSL any time of the year.
And, you might as well pair those coffee drinks with some other coffee-infused recipes. Try making these dairy free chocolate espresso cupcakes or my dairy free tiramisu. If you’re feeling boozy, you might also want to give a tequila espresso martini a try.
Ingredients & substitutions
- Dairy free milk – I like to use a barista style dairy free milk for this recipe, but you should be able to froth most dairy free milks. I think that unsweetened milk is best for this recipe because we’re adding sweetness with the brown sugar syrup.
- Brown sugar
- Espresso – I use my Nespresso machine to make this, but you can also make instant espresso or use a strong cold brew.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
Serve this with: dairy free french toast / apple scones / oatmeal banana chocolate chip muffins.
The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.
How to make this iced brown sugar latte
Make the brown sugar syrup. Heat the brown sugar and water in a saucepan and stir until dissolved. Remove the syrup from the heat and transfer to a mason jar or other storage container. Let the syrup cool before using or store in the fridge until you’re ready to make your latte.
This syrup will last for about 1 week in the fridge, but if you want to extend the life of your syrup, stir in 1 tablespoon of vodka or rum.
Mix up your latte. Make a double shot of espresso and give it time to cool off to room temperature. You can pop it in the fridge for a bit if you want or just give it a bit of time. While the espresso chills, froth your milk. I used Good Karma barista blend, but any barista style dairy free milk would work.
Then, fill a glass with ice and add 1/2 – 1 ounce of brown sugar syrup (or your desired amount of sweetness), your espresso and top with your frothed milk.
Iced Brown Sugar Latte
Ingredients
For the brown sugar syrup:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For the latte:
- 2 ounces brewed espresso, cooled or chilled
- 1/2 – 1 ounce brown sugar syrup
- 1/2 cup Good Karma Foods Oatmilk+ Barista Blend
Instructions
To make the syrup:
- Heat the sugar and water in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Transfer to a container and chill in the fridge until ready to use.
To make the latte:
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add chilled espresso and brown sugar syrup.
- In a separate glass or container, froth Good Karma Foods Oatmilk+ Barista Blend. Top the espresso with frothed milk and stir to combine the milk, leaving a layer of froth on top.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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