ONLY 60 calories and 4 grams of sugar. This easy iced coffee Starbucks copycat recipe tastes like the original Starbucks iced brown sugar shaken oat milk espresso. Creating a Starbucks drink at home doesn't have to hurt your nutrition plan. I love this DIY Starbucks iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso recipe, and love it is a healthier version of the original. Updated: I added notes for making this espresso drink without an espresso machine, so everyone can enjoy it.
This recipe is vegan, and if you use the oat milk by Planet Oat, it is a low-sugar version of this popular Starbucks iced coffee recipe. Planet oat milk, an unsweetened version, has zero grams of sugar.
Healthier Than the Starbucks Version of Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte
I changed up the nutrition of a regular version of the Starbucks brown sugar oat milk to make it more macro friendly, with far less sugar content than the original. If you are looking for a healthier, easy brown sugar oat milk latte without all the extra calories and sugar, than this is the recipe for you.
What's in an Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso Drink?
Well, just like the name states, it's made with espresso shots, brown sugar, and oat milk. But my version of brown sugar espresso recipe from Starbucks is actually really simple, but much healthier.
I love that Starbucks offers dairy-free milk options besides the original soy milk. Starbucks truly has come a long way and listened to their customers by offering other nutrition vegan-friendly options. What I love more than anything is that you can make this delicious recipe right at home and save time and money. That's a win-win.
But you also get to make a healthier version of this brown sugar oat milk latte from Starbucks, with lower sugar and only 60 calories. Definitely pleased about that. There is also no sacrifice with taste. It tastes exactly the same. It's refreshing on a hot summer day. Try this recipe today. You can also try using my recipe for my oat milk, which is equally delicious. Get the recipe and read all about the amazing health benefits of oat milk.
DIY Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe
Starbucks Recipe Nutrition: ONLY 60 calories
Serves 1 | vegan | quick & easy
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (2 if you like it sweeter)
- 2 shots espresso *(SEE NOTES For how to make without machine)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup oat milk (I love Planet Oat milk, unsweetened with 0 g sugar).
Nutrition Macros for DIY Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso Recipe
The nutrition information for the specific way I made it this Starbucks drink at home.
Carbs 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 4 grams
Total Calories: 60
RECIPE NOTES:
If you don't have an espresso machine at home, you can use instant coffee with hot water. Check out the information on how to make espresso without an espresso machine below. I also don't have a traditional espresso machine. However, I did buy the Keurig K-Cafe machine, which has an espresso button to use your favorite K-cup to make an espresso without a traditional machine. I personally love this gadget so much.
How to Make Espresso Without Machine?
So, what if you don't have an espresso machine at home, but still want to make this brown sugar espresso recipe or any other espresso drink? Well, I got you covered. Simply boil 1 ounce of water and mix in 2 teaspoons of instant coffee for each espresso shot you want to add. How simple is that? If you need the metric conversion, that is 30 mL and 11.8 grams.
EASY CONVERSION TABLE:
How to make each espresso shot without a machine, use this ratio of hot water and instant coffee:
US: 1 ounce of water: 2 teaspoons of instant coffee
Metric: 30 mL of water: 11.8 grams of instant coffee
Watch and Learn How to Make a DIY Starbucks Brown Sugar Espresso Recipe!
Have you Tried My Recipe for the Copycat Starbucks Brown Sugar Espresso?
I hope you enjoy this Starbucks iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso recipe as much as I do. Were you surprised at how well the nutrition macros are for this Starbucks drink recipe? Let’s discuss this topic in the comment section below.
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