Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
This Starbucks shaken espresso copycat features all the dreamy flavors of the original, for a fraction of the price! My Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is the real deal- delicious, refreshing, and super budget-friendly!
What Makes This Recipe Great
If you’ve followed along with my summer at all, you know I am obsessed with the Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and my absolute favorite pick-me-up for long vacation drives, busy weekday camp pick-ups and drop-offs, and all-around jam-packed summer days.
The only problem? Going to Starbucks all the time is PRICEY! So I set out to recreate this favorite of mine in a much more affordable way– and I must say, this homemade version is incredible!
Save time & money and make this yummy brown sugar shaken espresso right in your own kitchen!
Recipe Highlights
- 5-Minute Recipe!
- Budget-Friendly
- Starbucks Copycat Recipe
- Gluten-free & Dairy-free
- Easy recipe, simple ingredients, & delicious!
Ingredient Notes
Espresso: You can also use 1/3 cup of very strong brewed coffee, cooled.
Oatmilk: I prefer the Oatly brand. If you’d like to use something other than oatmilk, you totally can!
Vanilla Extract: A little goes a long way! This gives a great vanilla flavor without adding extra sugar (like the vanilla syrup at Starbucks).
Cinnamon Stick: This adds a ton of flavor to the brown sugar syrup.
Coconut Sugar: I prefer coconut sugar as it gives the same deep sweetness as brown sugar, but isn’t refined! A great natural sugar option. You can also use brown sugar if that’s what you have on hand.
Recipe Step by Step
- Make the brown sugar simple syrup: Combine the water, coconut sugar, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil while whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
- After it begins to boil, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Add the 2 shots of espresso + 1.5 tbsp of the simple syrup in a mason jar with a little ice. Close the lid and shake well.
- Fill another glass with ice and pour the espresso mixture over top. Add the oatmilk on top. Enjoy!
Mary’s Tips & Tricks
How to Serve: Serve in your favorite glass with ice and a straw! Or if you’re on the go, your favorite tumbler! If you’re hungry, drink this alongside my Overnight Oatmeal or Egg Bites– easy make-ahead breakfast options!
Storage: Since you only need 1.5 tbsp of the syrup for one drink, you will have extra brown sugar syrup! Store the leftovers in a mason jar in the fridge for future use. You should be able to get 5-6 drinks out of it 🙂
Milk Alternatives: For this brown sugar shaken espresso you don’t have to use oatmilk if you prefer something else! it will work with almond milk, regular cow’s milk, soy milk, etc! Choose your favorite.
Sugar Options: I like using coconut sugar, but you can sub regular brown sugar or brown sugar Swerve (keto-friendly) if preferred.
Recipe FAQs
This drink can be as sweet as you want it to be. If you’re looking for a less sweet version, cut the brown sugar syrup down to 1/2 tbsp – 1 tbsp instead of 1.5. To make it sweeter, add a little extra!
In this brown sugar shaken espresso there are just 116 calories! A perfect breakfast or midday pick-me-up!
Actually, yes! Swap the coconut sugar for brown sugar Swerve (a keto replacement found at Sprouts and other grocers). This makes it super low sugar and low carb!
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Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Remaining ingredients
- 2 shots espresso, or 1/3 cup very strong brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup oatmilk, I prefer Oatly brand
- ice
Equipment
Instructions
- Make the brown sugar simple syrup: Combine the water, coconut sugar, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil while whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
- After it begins to boil, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely.
- Add the 2 shots of espresso + 1.5 tbsp of the simple syrup in a mason jar with a little ice. Close the lid and shake well.
- Fill another glass with ice and pour the espresso mixture over top. Add the oatmilk on top. Enjoy!
8 Comments on “Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso”
So good. I hate the Starbucks prices and this is a perfect copycat. I didn’t have cinnamon sticks so I put in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and it worked well!
yay! Thanks Stacy!
Love this syrup! Couldn’t be easier. It’s definitely taken my latte’s up a notch 🙂
So glad to hear it, Carrie! Thank you!
Amazing taste, so easy to make. I love it and I have never even tried the Starbucks version!
Yay! Thanks Shannon!
I’ve made this 2 weeks in a row since Mary posted in stories. It’s a staple in my fridge now and really upped my cold brew every morning. Far better then ⭐️Bucks. LOVE this!
Thanks Kathy! Glad you love it as much as I do!