Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso combines freshly brewed espresso, brown sugar, ice and oatmilk into a creamy, luscious and dairy-free coffee masterpiece. A copycat Starbucks recipe that’s so easy to make at home, with a fresh dash of cinnamon to finish.

Why you’ll love brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso

Be your own barista! Who says you can’t make a fun and delicious coffeehouse quality beverage at home? With the right tools (hello, cocktail shaker) and ingredients, you are on your way to mastering the art of the shaken espresso.

Plant-based and vegan! No dairy, no problem! This brown sugar espresso is shaken with rich and smooth full-fat oatmilk, which adds slightly sweet notes too. And it keeps the recipe vegan.

Better for your wallet! Cheap, cheerful and no more spending $5 per drink at your local Starbucks or coffee shop. With this recipe, you can have the beauty of an iced oatmilk shaken espresso any time the craving strikes. Lines and mobile ordering, be gone.

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this shaken espresso recipe is short and sweet. We will need:

• Freshly brewed espresso
• Light brown sugar
• Ice
• Unsweetened oat milk
• Cinnamon

Ingredient notes and substitutions:

• Espresso: Starbucks uses blonde espresso, which is a lighter roast when compared to dark espresso. The darker the roast, the more bitter and pronounced the flavor. Use whichever is your preference.
• Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will both work.
• Oat Milk: Use Oatly brand to really make it feel like a coffee shop. I like unsweetened full fat oat milk for balance and creaminess.

How to make Starbucks shaken espresso

Iced brown sugar shaken espresso is a cinch to make. Here’s how to do it:

Make espresso: Brew two shots of espresso and pour in brown sugar while the espresso is still warm to dissolve. 

Shake: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in espresso/brown sugar mixture. Shake for 15-20 seconds.

Finish with oatmilk: Pour into a glass with ice and top with oat milk. Top with cinnamon.

Serving suggestions

Nothing says good morning or afternoon more than a chilled brown sugar espresso. Enjoy any time with your favorite breakfast or snack like healthy blueberry muffins or whenever you may need a jolt to your day.

Recipe tips & notes:

• Add the brown sugar while espresso is still hot. This ensures the brown sugar dissolves and you don’t end up with grainy bits – and saves you from having to make brown sugar syrup from scratch.
• If you don’t own a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar with a tight fitting lid. It gets the same job done!
• Shake for at least 15 seconds. This makes it nice and chilled.

Iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso FAQs

What is in a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso?

Brown sugar shaken espresso consists of 5 ingredients – espresso, brown sugar, oat milk, ice and cinnamon.

What kind of oatmilk does Starbucks use?

Starbucks uses the original Oatly full fat oat milk. This is my favorite brand as well!

Is the brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso sweet?

The brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso drink is not overly sweet since the bitter espresso balances the brown sugar. Plus, using unsweetened oat milk and making the drink at home means you can tweak the sweetness up or down depending on your preference.

How many calories are in a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso?

One brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso is 149 calories!

Looking for more copycat Starbucks recipes? Check these out!

• Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap
• Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
• Iced Peppermint Mocha
• Lemon Loaf

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