Starbucks Caramel Latte (Copycat Recipe)

When you’re craving your morning pick-me-up, this copycat Starbucks Caramel Latte is the perfect drink to keep you going with a smooth, creamy, and sweet flavor.

Warm or cold, most of us crave our coffee first thing in the morning. While many of us place our pickup orders online or wait in the drive thru, there is a much better way of caffinating quickly. We simply have to make our coffee at home.

Don’t fret! Making coffee drinks at home is super simple and does not require tons of equipment. Make this copycat Starbucks Caramel Latte, the sweetest and creamiest drink that you can make in just 2 minutes! All you need are 4 ingredients (5 if you’re making an iced latte) and a few minutes to prepare a delicious drink.

Making Espresso at Home

Espresso is very strongly brewed coffee. It can be made using special equipment or by using more coffee than you normally would in your brewing process. Making espresso at home is very easy!

However, if you do not wish to make your own espresso, there are many options. First, you can buy bottled coffee concentrate or espresso. This allows you to make your coffee drinks in seconds!

Also, you can purchase brewed black espresso from your favorite local coffee shop. Spice it up at home with caramel, milk of your choice, or any other flavors you like. Whether you brew or buy your espresso, your copycat latte will be spectacular!

Oat Milk vs. Dairy Milk

Typically, the best type of milk for a latte would be one that you can froth. Frothed milk is typically added to a latte, but it is not necessary. Both dairy and oat milk are able to be frothed for a latte or other coffee drink.

Simply put, if you enjoy dairy milk, use dairy here. If you are more of a plant-based milk person, go for oat milk. Oat milk adds a lovely creaminess and nuttiness that is not present in dairy milk, but either way, this recipe will turn out delicious.

Ingredients in a Copycat Starbucks Caramel Latte

You only need a handful of ingredients to make a Starbucks Caramel Latte at home.

• 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (or to taste)
• 2 ounces espresso
• 1 cup milk (dairy or oat)
• 5 cubes of ice (if making and iced latte)
• Whipped cream, for topping

Also, don’t forget to top your copycat Starbucks Caramel Latte with our Starbucks Whipped Cream (Copycat Recipe)!

How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Caramel Latte

Grab a glass or mug. Squeeze some caramel sauce up the sides of the cup.

Add your brewed espresso to the glass or mug.

Top with 1 cup milk.

Add ice if making an iced latte. Otherwise, for a warm latte, skip this step.

Top with whipped cream and some additional caramel syrup on top, if desired.

Notes:

You can freshly brew your espresso or use 2 ounces of bottled coffee concentrate.

You may froth your milk before using if you desire. Simply use a milk frother with either dairy or oat milk before adding to your latte.

This latte can be served iced or hot!

Storage:

It is not recommended to store this latte. Consume immediately after making.

Nutritional Facts:

Calories: 314

Total fat: 14.3g

Saturated fat: 8.9g

Cholesterol: 54g

Sodium: 276mg

Total Carbohydrate: 39.9g

Fiber: 0.4g

Sugars: 11g

Protein: 9.3g

Vitamin D: 1mcg

Calcium: 334mg

Iron: 0mg

Potassium: 269mg

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