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How to Make Healthy Caramel Iced Coffee at Home
Caramel iced coffee is the ideal treat to help cool off on a warm day, thanks to being sugar-free, keto-friendly, and THM friendly (if using natural sweeteners like Stevia). Plus, this straightforward recipe takes only five minutes from start to finish – perfect as an early morning wake-up or post lunch treat!
This caramel iced coffee recipe uses strongly-brewed coffee, sugar-free caramel sauce and half and half to create an indulgent yet healthier beverage that you can find at coffee shops. Plus, using only four ingredients makes this quick and simple DIY recipe much cheaper than buying the equivalent beverage from your local cafe!
Start by starting with strong, freshly brewed coffee from either a coffeemaker, French press, or instant brewer and choosing a roast that boasts bold flavor while being low in sugar content – this will ensure your iced coffee boasts all of its bold goodness!
Once your iced coffee has been brewed, chill it before pouring it over the caramel syrup. Feel free to stir the mixture or leave it be for a smoother and creamier texture. Finally, top off your drink with milk of your choice before sipping away and enjoying!
If caramel isn’t your cup of tea, this recipe can also be modified using vanilla extract or another flavoring syrup instead. Experiment with various types of milk such as oat milk or almond milk – even adding a pinch of salt will result in an incredible salted caramel iced coffee!
How to Make Caramel Iced Coffee at Home This easy and straightforward recipe creates one serving of iced caramel coffee. If you wish, double or triple the amounts and use a larger glass for pouring your mixture. Adding extra indulgent touches like drizzled whipped cream and sugar-free caramel sauce as extra garnish is an added option!
What is the nutritional value of this iced caramel coffee?
The nutrition value of this healthy iced caramel coffee will depend on which milk type is used. For low calories and carbs, use low-fat dairy milk such as 2% or fat-free varieties; or for something a bit decadent try full-fat creamer as this will add depth of flavour!
This recipe is the ultimate treat for any coffee enthusiast! Easy to prepare and tailorable to your individual preferences, by playing around with different milks, flavor syrups or topping it off with generous swirls of whipped cream – you can craft an iced caramel iced coffee that suits any mood!