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Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

Modified: Nov 9, 2023 · Published Apr 3, 2023 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

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An iced coffee in a glass with whipped topping on top and cinnamon.
An iced coffee in a glass with whipped topping on top and cinnamon with a text title.

Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso | This homemade copycat version of the Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso taste like an oatmeal cookie. This Starbucks copycat recipe has only a few ingredients including homemade syrup. Once you learn how to shake espresso you can make up your own flavors!

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  • Is the brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso sweet?
  • What is in Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso?
  • Ingredients
  • Substitutions
  • Instructions
  • Tips for making a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
  • What to serve with Shaken Espresso
  • Storage
  • FAQs
  • Recipe

Is the brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso sweet?

I find the brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso a medium sweetness. Drinks like frappuccinos are much sweeter. With my homemade version, you can make it sweet as you want (or not sweet at all!). I prefer my drinks less sweet so experiment with the amount of syrup you add to yours.

What is in Starbucks Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso?

On its website, Starbucks lists the ingredients for a tall Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso as 2 shots of espresso, oat milk, brown sugar syrup, and cinnamon.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact amounts.

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  • espresso: Starbucks uses a blonde espresso bean for their espresso shots. Lighter roasted beans mean more caffeine. I like a medium roast bean for my drinks because I like a bean with more flavor.
  • oat milk: Use an oat milk you like, I've tried both the Oat Milk by Silk and the Barista blend by Earth's Own.
  • syrup: for the easy homemade syrup you'll need water, brown sugar, and cinnamon
  • topping: if you want to take it up a notch you can top your drink with a brown sugar whipped cream. This is optional though, Starbucks doesn't top theirs with whipped cream.

Substitutions

  • espresso: no espresso? Try a strong brewed coffee instead. You can use percolated coffee, french press, pour-over coffee, or even instant coffee as I do in my Iced Coffee with Instant Coffee recipe.
  • oat milk: try another milk if you don't like oat milk as much.

Instructions

Prep Tips

  • Make the brown sugar whipped cream and let it sit while you make the espresso and put the drink together. This way your espresso shot will be fresh to use.
Adding vanilla to a brown sugar syrup.

First make the brown sugar syrup by mixing boiling water with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.

Whipping heavy cream with a hand blender.

Whip the heavy cream with the brown sugar to soft peaks.

Pouring espresso onto ice in a jar.

Add 1 cup of ice to a large jar with a lid. Pour in the espresso.

Shaken espresso in a jar.

Shake the espresso for 30-60 seconds until it turns a lighter caramel color and turns foamy.

Pouring shaken espresso into a glass with ice.

Pour the shaken espresso into a tall serving glass. You can add extra ice if you want to.

Adding brown sugar syrup to a glass with iced coffee in it.

Add the brown sugar cinnamon syrup.

Pouring oat milk into a glass with shaken espresso in it.

Pour in the oat milk.

Stirring an iced coffee.

Stir with a straw to mix in the syrup.

An iced coffee in a glass with whipped topping on top.

Add whipped cream if using.

An iced coffee in a glass with whipped topping on top and cinnamon.

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve.

An iced coffee in a glass with whipped topping on top and cinnamon.

Tips for making a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

  • whipped topping: the brown sugar whipped topping is optional. Starbucks doesn't include whipped topping as a base ingredient in its brown sugar shaken espresso. I like the addition though and I think it makes this drink taste like an Oatmeal Cookie Iced Latte - fun!
  • rich and creamy: the shaken espresso is foamy but for a more rich and thick iced coffee you can add some heavy cream if you prefer.
  • add-ins: I like to sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of the whipped cream for this recipe
  • shake it: use a large jar with a lid to shake the espresso with ice, turning it from a dark chocolate color to a caramel color.

What to serve with Shaken Espresso

I think a small baked good goes well with this shaken espresso as the drink itself isn't overly sweet. Adding the whipped topping sweetens it up but if you want a treat on the side, try my Heart Shaped Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a Cinnamon Twist, or a slice of my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bar.

Want to try more shaken espresso? Try my Dark Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso. For something similar, you can try my Iced Coffee with Instant Coffee, Iced Dirty Chai Latte, or my Iced Caramel Latte.

Storage

Make this drink as needed. You can make the whipped topping earlier in the day and keep refrigerated until needed. The brown sugar syrup should last in the fridge for a week or two.

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FAQs

How many shots of espresso in a Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso?

Starbucks puts 2 shots in a tall Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso.

What is a shaken espresso?

Shaken espresso is made by shaking a hot espresso shot with ice. The result is a more mellow tasting espresso with a foamy texture.

Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Author : Jacqueline Piper
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Easy brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso copycat Starbucks recipe with an easy brown sugar syrup.
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Ingredients
 
 

For the coffee:

  • 2 shots espresso or ¼ cup strong coffee
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • ½ cup oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar syrup

For the syrup

  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the brown sugar whipped cream

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • First, make the syrup: In a small cup or jar, mix together the boiling water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined although the cinnamon won't fully dissolve. Set aside to cool.
  • Next, make the brown sugar whipped cream: Use a hand blender to whip the heavy cream and brown sugar together until you reach soft peaks so it sits nicely on top of the drink.
  • To make the drink: Make the espresso or coffee. In a large jar with a lid add the ice and the espresso. Add the lid and shake for 60-90 seconds. The espresso will lighten in color and become foamy on top. (Brewed coffee will lighten in color but won't foam quite as much.)
  • Add some extra ice to a tall glass. (I like extra ice, you can skip it if you want to.)
  • Pour the shaken espresso over the ice. Add 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar syrup and mix gently with a straw.
  • Add the oat milk and then the whipping cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional) and add a straw. Serve.

Equipment

  • Hand Blender
  • Large Mason Jar

Notes

No espresso? Try percolated coffee, french press, pour-over, or instant coffee instead.
The syrup makes enough for 4 drinks using 2 tablespoons each.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g

Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.

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