Monday, April 7, 2014

Copycat Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

I am literally obsessed with Starbucks' Caramel Macchiato. I have been getting one every time I go somewhere within range of a Starbucks. I'm telling you! OBSESSED! Then recently when I went grocery shopping, I saw that Coffee-mate had a caramel macchiato flavored creamer!  So, of course I had to get it (I needed creamer anyway).  Then a great idea came to me: make an at home version of my fav caramel macchiato from Starbucks!


This is totally the easiest and best thing ever. You don't need anything fancy like an espresso machine; you only need coffee, creamer, and caramel! This recipe will taste more like the Starbucks version if you use Starbucks brand coffee, so that's what I did.


Please continue to the yummy recipe!!

First, add the caramel and spread all over the glass.

  
Next add the caramel macchiato creamer.


Then add your Starbucks coffee and ice!!

Maybe add some more ice...

Add whipped cream and more caramel on top, if desired!!!


Copycat Starbucks Caramel Macchiato


Ingredients (about 350 calories)
  • 1-2 tablespoons caramel sauce, chilled (sticks better to glass if cold)
  • 1/4 cup caramel macchiato coffee creamer, chilled
  • 8oz (or 1 cup) of strong coffee, chilled
  • Ice
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)
Lower Calorie Option (about 156 calories)
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce, chilled (sticks better to glass if cold)
  • 2 tablespoons caramel macchiato coffee creamer, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons cold milk
  • 8oz (or 1 cup) of strong coffee, chilled
  • Ice
Instructions
  1. First, take one tablespoon of the caramel sauce and drizzle on the bottom and sides of the glass.
  2. Then add the caramel macchiato creamer (and milk) to the glass.
  3. Next add the cold coffee to the glass. Lightly stir until coffee and creamer/milk are combined.
  4. Add as much ice as desired.
  5. OPTIONAL: Top with whipped cream and another tablespoon (or more) of caramel sauce to the top!

I would love to know if you try out this recipe, so please let me know in the comments or on Google+.

Thank you for stopping by!
XOXO Shelly