Iced Caramel Macchiato (refined sugar-free, real food, dairy or dairy-free Paleo)
This Iced Caramel Macchiato recipe is the real food version of that famously delicious coffee drink. Refined sugar-free, make yours without dairy (Paleo), or with dairy. Enjoy this super fast, creamy, naturally sweetened recipe that hits the spot.
Servings 1 serving
Calories 236kcal
Cost 1.50
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso or 8 ounces cold brew coffee (recipe below in Notes, or buy it) -- (regular or decaf)
- 2 Tablespoons Easy Caramel Sauce a very easy refined sugar-free recipe; make ahead or right before making your drink
- ice crushed or cubes
- 4 ounces milk of choice (1/2 cup): oat milk, or for Paleo: almond milk or coconut milk. Okay to use dairy milk, too.
Instructions
- If you haven't made the Easy Caramel Sauce yet, make it now. (The recipe takes about 10 minutes.)
- Add coffee and caramel sauce to 14 to 16 ounce drinking glass. Stir well to fully dissolve caramel into coffee.
- Add ice, leaving about 2 inches headroom.
- Pour in milk. Serve!
Notes
How to make cold brew coffee
Make the day before or earlier.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coffee beans
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Coarsely grind coffee (make sure it's not fine; should look like cornmeal, not powder). Place coffee grounds into mason jar or preferred container.
- Add water, stir gently, and cover loosely. Allow to sit at room temperature or in the fridge for 12 hours.
- Line a small strainer with cheesecloth, and place over bowl or large measuring cup.
- Strain, and chill for up to 1 week.
- Dilute with water, milk and optional ice, to taste ... or use to make Iced Caramel Macchiato! ;)
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 284mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg