There’s something magical about a smooth, caramel-swirled iced coffee.
This one is creamy, just the right amount of sweet, and made with almond milk for a light and refreshing twist.
It’s the perfect thing to consume while you’re busy in the morning or in the afternoon.
Plus, it’s way cheaper (and tastier!) than grabbing one at a coffee shop.
Let’s make it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee (chilled)
- ½ cup almond milk (unsweetened or vanilla)
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes
Tools Needed
- Tall glass
- Spoon (for stirring)
- Little pitcher for pouring milk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Straw (optional, but fun!)
Instructions
- Make the coffee and let it cool.
If you haven’t already, make one cup of coffee and let it chill all the way down in the fridge. - Drizzle Caramel in the Glass
For that classic coffee shop look, drizzle caramel sauce along the inside of your glass. - Put in some ice and cold coffee
Fill the glass with ice cubes, then pour in the chilled coffee. - Combine the milk, caramel, and sweetener.
In a small pitcher, mix the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce.
- Pour Over Coffee & Stir
Add the sweetened almond milk to the iced coffee and swirl gently to blend.
Tips & Variations
- Make your coffee the night before and put it in the fridge to cool.
- Make the caramel, maple syrup, and vanilla extract ahead of time so they’re ready to use.
- Use cold coffee – Brew your coffee ahead and chill it for the best flavor. The ice melts too quickly when the coffee is hot!
- Customize the sweetness – Add more or less caramel and maple syrup to suit your taste.
- Creamier texture – Swap almond milk for oat milk or a splash of heavy cream if you like it extra rich.
- Shake it up: Put everything in a jar with a lid and shake it to get a really frothy texture.
- Coffee cubes! – Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays so your drink never gets watered down.
- Milk options – Try oat milk, cashew milk, or regular milk.
- Sugar-free – Use a sugar-free caramel sauce and skip the maple syrup.
- Decaf version – Use decaf coffee if you’re avoiding caffeine.
- Extra indulgent – Add whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel on top.
Storage & Freshness
- You can make the coffee and milk mixture ahead of time, but it’s best to drink it fresh.
- Store the coffee in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Shake well before drinking if the ingredients have been mixed ahead of time.
Final Thoughts
It’s time to have fun! That’s it! You made your own iced coffee with caramel almond milk!
It tastes great, is sweet, and is creamy.
Give it a try and let me know how it turns out in the comments.
Did you change it? Add something fun? I’d love to hear!
Happy sipping! ☕✨