This Iced Caramel Latte is the perfect refreshing coffee drink for caramel lovers! Simple espresso, caramel sauce to sweeten, and foamed milk over ice! Easy to make dairy-free and sugar-free!
If you’ve been around here for awhile you’ll already know how much we love making restaurant-quality recipes at home, not only to save time and money but also because cooking at home is often a healthier choice! Making coffee shop-style drinks is no exception, and iced lattes are one of our favourite afternoon pick-me-ups – this Iced Caramel Latte is SO easy, inexpensive, and quick to make. Trust us, you’ll love it so much you’ll make it again and again!
And if you’re dairy-free or eating low carb, or if you need a decaf option, this Iced Caramel Latte can be made to suit almost any diet. If you want the full coffee shop experience, make it with caramel sauce and whole milk. If you’re dairy-free, feel free to substitute the milk for your favourite dairy-free barista blend. If you’re low-carb, keto or sugar free, skip the caramel sauce and sweeten your latte with a few drops of your favourite caramel-flavoured stevia or other low-calorie sweetener! You can also try a sugar-free caramel sauce!
Ingredients for Iced Caramel Latte:
caramel sauce
espresso (or espresso powder and hot water)
milk
ice
whipped cream and caramel sauce (optional)
How to Make an Iced Caramel Latte
Start with caramel sauce. Choose your favourite high-quality caramel sauce and drizzle it inside the glass before you add the ice. If you’d prefer to skip this step, feel free to sweeten with honey, maple syrup or a few drops of caramel or toffee-flavoured stevia for a sugar-free drink. I LOVE these BetterStevia English Toffee Stevia Drops for this recipe! (affiliate link)
Brew the espresso. Use an espresso machine if you have one, or use a french press, or even instant espresso powder in a pinch. Make regular or decaf – your choice!
Froth the milk with the caramel sauce. Use an electric milk frother if you have one (on the cold setting for an iced latte and the hot setting for a warm latte) to blend the caramel sauce and the milk together – OR use a hand held frother, or just shake the milk really well in a mason jar. Cold, whole milk froths really nicely when shaken by hand.
Don’t forget the ice. Pour everything over ice, and enjoy! Or for a hot latte, skip this step!
What’s the difference between iced coffee and an iced latte?
Iced coffee is a cold coffee drink made with traditionally brewed coffee made with hot water, then poured over ice with milk (or however you take your coffee). An Iced latte is one or two shots of espresso poured over ice with cold foamed milk.
What kitchen equipment do I need to make an iced latte?
An espresso machine is a helpful tool for making espresso at home, but using instant espresso works just fine in a pinch. A french press is helpful, and you can use a mason jar to foam the milk.
Can I make a decaffeinated iced latte?
Yes! Simply prepare the espresso with decaf espresso.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite homemade coffee shop-style drink? I’d love to know!
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Dissolve the instant espresso powder in the hot water.
Alternatively, make your own espresso if you have an espresso machine, or use a french press to make espresso with ground espresso beans without a machine.
For the foamed milk:
Add the milk to a mason jar along with the caramel sauce and shake very well to froth. Froth with a hand-held milk frother.
Alternatively, froth the cold milk in an electric milk frother (if you have one) on the cold setting (or the hot setting if you'd like a warm latte), or simply shake the mason jar very well until everything is combined and a small layer of foam appears on the top of the milk.
To serve:
Drizzle some caramel sauce inside the glass. Add the ice.
Pour the espresso into each glass.
Pour 1 1/2 cup of the milk over the espresso and ice into each mug or glass.
Top with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce for serving (optional).
Notes
This recipe makes 2 servings (1 shot of espresso each, 1.5 cups of milk).To make this recipe low carb/keto, simply replace the caramel sauce with a few drops of liquid stevia.For a warm latte, simple skip the ice and heat the milk together with the caramel sauce in a pot on the stove just to a simmer, or in the microwave, before frothing.Â
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