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Is Caramel Iced Coffee Healthy?
Caramel iced coffee is an invigorating summertime beverage packed with caffeine to give you a boost without the crash of traditional coffee, but is it healthy? Unfortunately, many popular iced coffee shops contain copious amounts of sugar and carbs; but this recipe makes it simple for anyone to enjoy a delectable caramel iced coffee that’s low in both sugar and calories!
This recipe’s secret lies in using a protein shake as its foundation, giving the iced coffee an added dose of protein to keep you full and energized throughout the day. Plus, fiber helps slow the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream! Using only one cup of coffee instead of two reduces carbs and calories further by keeping this recipe on track.
Make this recipe vegan-friendly easily by switching out the milk with any non-dairy alternative such as almond, coconut, soy or oat milk. Add a dash of whipped cream on top for extra flair!
Make this delicious caramel coffee drink quickly in minutes using readily available and simple to locate ingredients, and caramel sauce from scratch or store-bought syrups. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes (don’t use crushed ice – it melts too fast, leading to watery coffee) then add either your brewed or instant coffee, followed by some caramel sauce drizzles, then top off your cup with your milk of choice (e.g. half and half).
If you’re searching for a lower-calorie version of this drink, a skinny iced caramel macchiato from Starbucks might be ideal; however, it still packs quite a lot of calories and fat. Making one at home requires no special equipment or tools – giving you plenty of flexibility!
Blender recipes make creating this tasty iced caramel latte easier, providing it with a smoother, frappuccino-esque consistency. Or you could freeze the mixture and store in ice cube trays until next time when you want a tasty caramel iced coffee – you can either let them thaw out overnight in the refrigerator, or combine them with more ice to create frozen caramel iced coffee – this treat is sure to become one of your new favorites. Enjoy it now!
