Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso (Better than Starbucks!)

This iced espresso made with oat milk and brown sugar is so delicious: both refreshing and comfortable! Here’s how to make it even better than Starbucks.

Ready for one of the most exciting espresso drinks of the future? Brown Sugar Oat Milk Iced Espresso. The sound alone sounds like a certain ultra-popular coffee shop, and you’re right! It’s a Starbucks invention. Here’s the thing: the Starbucks version of this shaken espresso tastes great. The home version? It tastes good Great. It’s deliciously nuanced, cozy and just sweet enough, cinnamon ahead with a warm undertone of brown sugar syrup. Really, you have to try this!

What is Iced Espresso with Oat Milk and Brown Sugar?

Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso is a Starbucks drink that combines shaken espresso, oat milk, and brown sugar syrup. It’s basically an iced latte, but the espresso is shaken for a frothy texture and has slightly less milk. The Starbucks version of this drink says it uses brown sugar syrup to add a heat kick, but in our opinion it’s hard to tell in the flavor. This homemade version brings all the flavor notes into force! Here’s what you need:

• espresso
• Brown Sugar Syrup: made in 5 minutes with brown sugar!
• Cinammon
• oat milk: best quality

Make an iced espresso with oat milk and brown sugar…better than Starbucks

The Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Espresso at Starbucks tastes overwhelmingly like oat milk: that’s a nice touch in terms of taste. When we ordered it we had high expectations! But you don’t get any of those brown sugar or cinnamon flavor notes. (In fact, the whole drink just made me thirsty.) Homemade is an amazing drink: you get notes of dark espresso, cozy brown sugar, tangy cinnamon, and creamy oat milk in just one sip. . Here are the basic steps:

• Step 1: Prepare the brown sugar syrup.
• Step 2: Prepare a double espresso.
• Step 3: Pour espresso into a glass with 1 ½ tbsp syrup and ⅛ tsp cinnamon and shake!
• Step 4: Add ½ cup regular oat milk and enjoy.

Use high quality oat milk

Another tip: make sure you use the best quality oat milk: it really affects the taste! Some oat milk can have an artificial aftertaste: experiment and find one you like. (We love Planet Oat: let us know your favorite brands.)

espresso methods

The most important thing you need to know for your frozen brown sugar oat milk smoothie espresso? How to prepare a great espresso at home. The best option is a countertop espresso machine, but it’s a bit pricey. We have different methods to prepare espresso without a machine. Here’s what you need to know:

• Espresso roast coffee: Finely grind the espresso beans. Some brands we recommend: Illy, Starbucks or Intelligentsia.
• espresso machine: An espresso machine is the best option: it makes amazing espresso! There are different machines in different price ranges.
• Portable espresso machine: A manual espresso machine is a more affordable option and makes great espresso.
• French press: The French Press Espresso is another great and affordable option!
• Mocha Sweat: You can also brew strong espresso coffee in a Moka (Bialetti) coffee maker.

How to make brown sugar syrup

The only other thing you have to do for this drink? Make Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup! It only takes 5 minutes and makes a ¾ cup pot that you can use for all your future drinks. A simple syrup is just that: simple! The basic principle is that you combine equal parts sugar and water. Here’s what to do for this one:

• Mix sugar and water: Place ½ cup brown sugar and water in a small saucepan on the stove.
• Heat until dissolved: Heat over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until completely dissolved. Don’t simmer!

That’s it! You can keep it in the fridge for up to 1 month. Just brew 8 of these iced espressos made with oat milk and brown sugar! You can also use it for pancakes and waffles.

More coffee drinks

Do you like coffee drinks? We have all Starbucks specials and more! Here are some homemade espresso drinks to try:

• Try a perfect Iced Latte, Iced Vanilla Latte, Almond Milk Latte or Oat Milk Latte
• Try an Iced Espresso, Iced Americano, Iced Cappuccino, Iced Mocha, Iced White Chocolate Mocha, Iced Coffee or Frappé Mocha
• Go green with an Iced Matcha Latte or rich and creamy with Espresso Con Panna
• Go for a red-eye coffee or a simple cowboy coffee (e.g. how to make coffee without a machine)
• Snuggle up with an Iced Chai Latte, Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, or Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Complement your drinks with Cold Foam

This espresso smoothie recipe with oat milk and brown icing sugar is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.