Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte

Let me be honest with you. I have spent an embarrassing amount of money on iced brown sugar oat milk lattes from a certain green logo coffee shop. They are my little treat, my reward for surviving a chaotic morning, my excuse to leave the house. But somewhere along the way I realized I could make a version at home that is just as good, for about a tenth of the price, in my pajamas. Game changer.

The whole thing comes together with a simple homemade brown sugar cinnamon syrup, your favorite espresso or strong coffee, and creamy oat milk poured over plenty of ice. It is cozy and a little sweet and somehow still feels like a special treat even though you barely did anything. As a pregnant mom currently navigating my caffeine limits, I will also say it is very easy to make this decaf and still feel fancy.

Make the syrup once, sip all week

The secret weapon here is that brown sugar syrup. Make a little jar of it on Sunday and your weekday lattes come together in literally thirty seconds. It keeps beautifully in the fridge, and honestly it is delicious drizzled over a lot more than coffee.

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• An espresso machine
• Barista oat milk
• Pretty tall glasses
• A bottle for your syrup

Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte

My copycat of the cozy coffee shop favorite, made with a quick brown sugar cinnamon syrup, bold espresso, and creamy oat milk over ice.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 latte

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Brown Sugar Syrup

• 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Latte

• 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong coffee, cooled
• 1 cup oat milk
• 1 cup ice

Method

 

Make the syrup

1. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and cinnamon. Heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and it simmers for about 2 minutes. Let cool.

Build the latte

1. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar syrup to a glass and swirl it around the sides.
2. Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the oat milk.
3. Slowly pour the espresso over the top so it layers beautifully. Stir before sipping.

Notes

Make a batch of the brown sugar syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks so your morning latte comes together in seconds. No espresso machine? Strong brewed coffee or instant espresso works great.

Make it your own

No espresso machine? No problem. Strong brewed coffee or a little instant espresso dissolved in hot water works perfectly. You can also adjust the syrup to be more or less sweet depending on your mood. This is your coffee shop now, and you are the barista.

So glad you are here.
xo, Pam