Who doesn't like a good cup of iced coffee in the summer? Add a smidge of salt and caramel and you've got a salted caramel iced coffee that is summer magic! This recipe also happens to be sugar-free, which makes it keto-friendly and THM-friendly. If that is not your style, you can also replace the sweetener to your liking.
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All right all you coffee snobs (don't worry, I'm one too), this recipe is for you! If you are living a more healthy lifestyle and miss all those sugary drinks at your favorite coffee shop, then buckle in because this one is going to revolutionize your summer. No more missing out or skipping out on your favorite salted caramel iced coffee, now you can make it in the comfort of your own home!
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Ingredients
- Cold brew coffee
- It is certainly preferable in this recipe that you use a pre-made cold brew. You can alternatively use regular coffee that is chilled, however, it will not taste as strong. My basic cold-brew coffee can be found here.
- Pure stevia
- Pure stevia is hard to work with in baked goods, but it works excellently in drinks!
- MCT Oil
- Caramel Extract
- Sadly, extracts are filled with nasty ingredients. THM has excellent extracts that are clean and truly delicious.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk (or Nutpods)
- Mineral Salt
- There is nothing like Redmond's real salt! One of the best parts is that it is made in the United States. It is unrefined and not polluted in the same way that most sea salt is.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Place one cup of cold brew coffee in a glass and add 1 donk or 1/32 teaspoon of pure stevia. Mix well.
Add ¼ teaspoon of MCT oil and mix well.
Add ¼ teaspoon of caramel extract and mix well.
Add a pinch of salt and mix well.
Top off with unsweetened almond milk or your favorite creamer.
Add ice and give a final stir.
Hint: If you don't like stirring after each ingredient is added, add all ingredients at once except the ice, and then use an immersion blender to combine well.
Variations
We all get bored with a recipe at one point or another. You can vary this recipe by adding different extracts! Here are a few to try.
- Vanilla- I love using my homemade vanilla with salted caramel. Delicious!
- Maple Burst - Make it into a Maple coffee by adding ¼ tsp Maple extract.
- Banana - I know that this sounds weird, but trust me! Banana iced coffee is delicious. Start with ⅛ teaspoon and add more if you find that you like it!
Find my cold brew base for all these recipes here.
Equipment
Very little equipment is necessary to make this recipe a success.
- Glass
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon or whisk for mixing
Some additional supplies you may way are:
And as an added bonus, I'm currently quite obsessed with this adorable coffee grinder and I have it in my coffee nook shelves.
Storage
It is best if you drink this recipe right away, but it will still stay good in your refrigerator for up to 2 days if not consumed right away.
Top tip
Don't skimp on the ingredients! The higher quality of ingredients you grab, the better flavor you will get.
FAQ
Is iced caramel coffee healthy?
Most iced caramel coffees are not healthy. For example, Starbucks' version of this recipe contains a whopping 23 grams of sugar! Because this recipe uses pure stevia you will find that it is much healthier for you!
How many calories are in a salted caramel cold brew coffee?
Many caramel iced coffees have as many as 230-300 calories, plus a large amount of sugar. This recipe has as little as 20 calories!
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Salted Caramel Iced Coffee
Who doesn't like a good cup of iced coffee in the summer? Add a smidge of salt and caramel and you've got a salted caramel iced coffee that is summer magic! This recipe also happens to be sugar-free, which makes it keto-friendly and THM-friendly. If that is not your style, you can also replace the sweetener to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened Almond Milk (or Nutpods)
- ¼ teaspoon MCT Oil
- ¼ teaspoon caramel extract
- A pinch of mineral salt
- 1/32 teaspoon pure stevia
Instructions
- Place one cup of cold brew coffee in a glass and add 1 donk or 1/32 teaspoon of pure stevia. Mix well.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of MCT oil and mix well.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of caramel extract and mix well.
- Add a pinch of salt and mix well.
- Top off with unsweetened almond milk or your favorite creamer.
- Add ice and give a final stir.
Notes
Hint: If you don't like stirring after each ingredient is added, add all ingredients at once except the ice, and then use an immersion blender to combine well.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 20Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
Online nutritional calculators are estimates only. Use your best judgement when consuming.
