Do you love ordering a Starbucks iced caramel latte? Save yourself some money and make this simple, 3 ingredient iced caramel latte recipe at home! Made with your choice of milk, caramel sauce and espresso, this easy iced latte recipe can be made in just minutes.
Is a caramel iced latte your drink of choice when stopping at Starbucks? Many love this classic iced latte recipe for it’s sweet, cold and creamy flavors.
Did you know you can make a copycat version of your favorite caramel latte at home with just 3 simple ingredients? In this post I’ll show you how easy it is to make an iced latte at home, what ingredients you’ll need, and the best tools to have on hand for making all your favorite coffee shop drinks at home.
What do I need to make an iced caramel latte at home?
- Milk – milk is an essential ingredient for making a latte. You can use an type of milk you prefer, either dairy or plant-based. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
- Espresso – traditionally, a latte is made with a shot of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can either use instant espresso powder OR strong brewed coffee.
- Caramel sauce – I’m using Torani caramel sauce, however, if you want to save yourself some calories and sugar, there are many great sugar-free caramel sauce options on Amazon. You can also use a caramel syrup.
- Ice – keeping your iced latte cold is essential for enjoying this classic drink cold.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
How do I make an iced latte at home?
Making an iced latte is quick, simple and needs just a few ingredients. Start by filling a tall glass with ice. Pour in your choice of milk, either dairy or plant-based.
To the milk and ice, pour in a shot of espresso. Next, top the latte with caramel sauce. I use this Torani caramel sauce in my Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino recipe as well.
Stir all of the ingredients together and enjoy right away while cold.
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Ingredient Substitutions and Recommendations:
- Fresh brewed espresso – Don’t have an espresso machine? No problem. You can use instant espresso powder, like Lavazza Instant Espresso. You can also use strong brewed coffee.
- Milk – I used vanilla almond milk. When making a latte, you can use any milk you prefer – either dairy or plant-based.
- Caramel Sauce – I’m using this Torani Caramel Sauce which is fantastic in coffee drinks. There are other sugar-free options available.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the recipe at the bottom of the post. Thanks!
What goes with an iced latte?
Iced lattes are great with traditional coffee shop treats, like scones, muffins, loaf cake, cookies and brownies. Here are some of my most popular coffee shop treats:
- Chocolate Poke Cake
- Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
- Purple Ribbon Banana Bread
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins Recipe
- Healthy Chocolate Muffins
- Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf
- White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Lunch Lady Brownies
- M&M Cookie Bars
- Cream Cheese Lemon Blueberry Scones
FAQ’s about making a Starbucks iced caramel latte at home:
When making it at home, an iced caramel latte is made with just milk, espresso (or strong brewed coffee) and caramel sauce.
According to the Starbucks menu, a Starbucks iced caramel latte contains milk, espresso, ice and caramel sauce.
Because it contains milk, an iced latte will be slightly sweeter than an iced coffee.
According to the Starbucks Nutrition Menu, an iced latte with 3 pumps of caramel sauce, has 190 calories, 20 g of sugar and 4.5 grams of fat for a grande 16 oz size.
If you loved this homemade latte recipe, check out some of our other coffee house drink recipes that are easily made at home:
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Iced Caramel Latte
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cold milk dairy or plant-based
- 1 oz. fresh brewed espresso or instant
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce like Torani Caramel Sauce
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the cold milk.
- Top the milk and ice with the fresh brewed or instant espresso.
- Top the milk and espresso with the caramel sauce. Stir together well to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Enjoy right away while cold.
Notes
Nutrition
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