Starbucks-Style Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

This version uses minimally processed, whole-food sweeteners instead of refined sugars and artificial additives for a more natural caffeine boost.

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Ingredients

  • 2 shots of organic espresso (or 4 oz high-quality organic dark roast brewed strong)
  • 1 tbsp organic date syrup
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup certified organic oat milk (unsweetened)
  • 4 large ice cubes
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt

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What you'll need

  • High-powered blender — Smoothies, nut milks, and blended drinks without chunks.
  • Nut milk bag — Strain almond or oat milk to a clean, creamy finish.
  • Cold brew pitcher — Steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water overnight — no machine needed.

Instructions

  1. Brew espresso or concentrated coffee using your preferred manual method.
  2. Combine date syrup, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt in a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
  3. Pour the hot coffee or espresso into the sweetener mixture and swirl to dissolve.
  4. Add ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the liquid is chilled and frothy.
  5. Fill a glass with fresh ice and strain the shaken espresso mixture over it.
  6. Slowly pour organic oat milk in, stirring gently to create a marbled appearance.

FAQ

Is this version vegan?

Yes, by utilizing date syrup and certified organic oat milk, every ingredient remains plant-based.

Can I substitute the date syrup for honey?

Absolutely; raw organic honey provides a similar rich profile if you prefer a bee-derived sweetener.

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