October 18, 2024

Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

Name: Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 dash Cinnamon; 2 ounces Espresso (or ½ cup fresh coffee); 4-6 ounces Oat Milk; Ice

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Learn how to quickly and easily make a Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso at home with this simple recipe. Naturally vegan and delightfully dairy-free, this this oat milk shaken espresso with brown sugar and cinnamon is a 4 ingredient coffee drink you will want to make time and time again.

A wooden plate with a brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso in the middle and glass of oat milk in the back left and a jar of cinnamon in the front right.

I have been making quite a few Starbucks inspired coffees at home lately and with good reason. There are only two Starbucks locations where I live, one of them being located inside of the Barnes and Noble.

The second location is actually quite close to my house and I probably drive by it at least 5 times a day but there is always a line wrapping around the building and into the parking lot.

With 3 hours in my day where my toddlers are off at school the last thing I want to spend that time doing is waiting 10 minutes in the drive-thru line to get a $7 coffee. Especially when we have a perfectly good espresso maker at home and a well stocked kitchen.

A hand holding a gold spoon mixing the oat milk into the brown sugar shaken espresso.

What is a Shaken Espresso?

In March of 2021, Starbucks launched their first non-dairy shaken espresso, the Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso. Since then they have expanded their line to include seasonal varieties like apple crisp and hazelnut.

A shaken espresso is one of those recipes where the name truly tells you exactly what you are getting in the end. This coffee beverage comes together simply by shaking the espresso with brown sugar and ice.

Some variations have all of the ingredients shaken together while others simply shake the espresso and sugar. I think it’s up to you how you shake it up, but fore me I prefer to pour the oat milk over.

Why We Love this Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

Oh my caffeinated goodness could there be anything more delicious than a sweet frothy iced latte made in less than 5 minutes with just 4 ingredients?

Cost efficient. While you might argue the cost of an espresso maker is more than a Starbucks drink, I counter with… you can simply use drip coffee if you don’t have an espresso maker.
Less sugar. The standard Starbucks recipe called for 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar, I cut it in half as a personal preference.
Ready in 5 minutes or less. Its as simple as brew, shake, and pour.

A glass cup with a homemade brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso with a gold spoon.

How this Shaken Espresso is Different

With the oat milk shaken espresso already being dairy-free an vegan I am sure you are wondering how we updated the recipe to make it our own.

As previously mentioned I decreased the amount of sugar to the shaken espresso from 2 Tablespoons to 1 Tablespoon.

Some recipes also included making your own brown sugar simple syrup and honestly I am too lazy for that and felt like the hot espresso shaken with brown sugar dissolved perfectly.

How to Make A Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

Ingredients You’ll Need

Brown Sugar– Used to add a sweet touch to the beverage.
Cinnamon– Just a sprinkle for added flavor.
Espresso– A fresh brewed double shot or 1/2 cup of fresh brewed hot coffee.
Oat Milk– About 4-6 ounces will do.

Ingredients for a brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso on a wooden circle.

Step-by-Step Directions for Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espressos

Scoop brown sugar into a mason jar.
Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top.
Brew a double shot of espresso over the brown sugar and cinnamon.
If you are using fresh brewed coffee instead, pour the coffee over the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Stir to dissolve the brown sugar into the espresso/coffee.

A glass mason jar with brown sugar on a wooden plate.

A glass mason jar with brown sugar and cinnamon on a brown plate.

A glass mason jar with brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh brewed espresso on a wooden counter.

Add ice and secure the jar with a lid.
Shake for about 20-30 seconds.
Pour the shaken espresso mixture over ice in a glass cup.
Add oat milk: Next pour 4-6 ounces of oat milk over the shaken espresso.
Stir to mix and enjoy!

A glass mason jar with the lid to the right after shaking the espresso with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and ice.

A glass cup with shaken espresso poured over ice on a wooden plate.

A hand pouring oat milk into the brown sugar shaken espresso on a wooden plate.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

When it comes to making your own Starbucks inspired beverages at home, here are some tools you might find helpful.

Espresso Maker– This is the espresso maker we have at our home. It’s definitely a splurge and was my husbands med school graduation gift so if you don’t have this one here is a more budget and user friendly option.
Pod Based Espresso Maker– For a quicker shot of espresso.
Mason Jars– Used for everything under the sun and I truly hope you have a few already in your kitchen but if you need more (like we all do) then here you go!

A gold spoon at the top of the brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso before mixing the oat milk into the coffee.

What to Serve with Oat Milk Shaken Espressos

Oh there is no wrong way to go here. If you are looking for more of a breakfast start I would suggest:

For a sweeter serving, this brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso pairs well with:

A close up of a brown sugar oat milk espresso in a glass cup after pouring oat milk in.

Can you Make a Shaken Espresso in Advance?

Sure! I would simply make the espresso, cinnamon, and brown sugar mixture pop it in the fridge and pick up with the shaking with ice when you are ready to make your beverage.

Homemade Coffee Drinks to Make Next

If you tried this Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso recipe please let me know in the comments below!

You can also share a picture of it with me on Instagram by tagging @mylifeafterdairy so I can see all of your life after dairy adventures!

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