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Iced Vanilla Sweet Cream Latte [Starbucks Copycat]

This creamy and perfectly sweetened homemade Iced Vanilla Sweet Cream Latte [Starbucks Copycat] is a delicious way to kick start your mornings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Keyword: breakfast, coffee, dairy-free, drinks, easy, latte, starbucks, sweet cream, vanilla, vegetarian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 865kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

VANILLA SYRUP:

  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (You can also use brown sugar or cane sugar; Adjust sweetness based on preference)

VANILLA SWEET CREAM:

  • ½ cup organic heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Almond milk, unsweetened (You can use your fave plant-based milk)
  • 6 Tbsps homemade vanilla syrup, cooled

LATTE:

  • 2 ounces freshly-brewed coffee, cooled  (You can use decaf or caffeinated)
  • 1 cup homemade vanilla syrup
  • 1 cup vanilla sweet cream
  • Crushed ice

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • Whipped cream
  • Rainbow sprinkles
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Instructions

TO MAKE THE VANILLA SYRUP:

  • In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, add the water, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and maple syrup and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool completely.

TO MAKE THE VANILLA SWEET CREAM:

  • Add a mason jar (with a lid) to the freezer for 5-10 minutes prior to using. Once chilled, add the heavy cream, milk, and cooled vanilla syrup, tightly seal and shake vigorously for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture becomes thickened and "velvety" in texture. NOTE: This shouldn't look like whipped cream, but more like a foamy, velvety texture. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

TO MAKE THE LATTE:

  • Assemble the latte: Grab a good latte glass and add the crushed ice, vanilla syrup, cooled brewed coffee, followed by the vanilla sweet cream. Do a slight stir and top with whipped cream and/or rainbow sprinkles, if desired.
  • Sip and Enjoy!

Notes

  • WHAT PLANT-BASED MILKS ARE GOOD FOR THIS RECIPE? My go-to plant-based brand for Oat milk or plant-based milk when using store-bought is Ripple Foods. However, you can always use your fave or one of the following: Almond, coconut milk, homemade oat milk (froths/foams VERY WELL), sesame milk, homemade cashew milk, flax milk, potato milk, quinoa milk, etc.
  • SWEETENER: You can adjust the amount of sweetener depending on how sweet or unsweet you'd like for your latte to be. Feel free to use organic brown sugar or cane sugar for your syrup, if desired. 
  • SERVING: To make additional lattes, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
  • DAIRY-FREE OPTION: See post for dairy-free option info!

Nutrition

Calories: 865kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 100g | Vitamin A: 1770IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 406mg | Iron: 1mg