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    Skinny Iced Caramel Macchiato Made In 1 Minute (Only 10 Calories)

    Nov 15, 2022 The Diet Chef

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    This iced skinny caramel macchiato is just as good as the regular caramel macchiato you'd get from Starbucks, but it has way fewer calories. In fact, this skinny macchiato has only 10 calories - the regular kind has over five times that amount - and it's every bit as sweet and creamy as the normal one from the store. Also, the best part about this homemade macchiato is that it takes just 1 minute to make!

    A tall glass of iced skinny caramel macchiato topped with whipped cream and a brown straw. Behind the glass is a small plate of ground coffee, a jar of ice, and a small jar of caramel.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Skinny Caramel Macchiato
      • Ingredients
        • Ingredient Additions & Substitutions
      • How to Make a Skinny Caramel Macchiato
        • Step 1: Prepare the Cold Brew Coffee
        • Step 2: Decorate the Glass
        • Step 3: Assemble the Caramel Macchiato
      • What to Serve with a Skinny Caramel Macchiato
      • Wrapping It All Up
    • More Coffee Recipes
    • Skinny Iced Caramel Macchiato Made In 1 Minute
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Skinny Caramel Macchiato

    One of my absolute favorite drinks to order at Starbucks is the iced caramel macchiato. But, unfortunately, it's loaded with calories.

    So, that's exactly why I decided to come up with my own homemade recipe for it. And, I've got to say, the results are to die for. This drink is creamy, slightly sweet, packs a good amount of coffee flavor, and delivers a ton of caramel deliciousness all for just 10 calories.

    And, as far as ingredients go, just a few simple ones are all you'll need to make this skinny macchiato. It features your favorite cold brew, a dash of milk, and a sweet, homemade buttery low calorie caramel sauce that's just so, so addicting. Then, all of that deliciousness gets topped with some fluffy whipped cream - and a bit more caramel sauce for good measure. 

    A tall glass of iced caramel macchiato topped with whipped cream and a brown straw. The coffee and milk are swirled together with caramel sauce drizzle lining the inside and rim of the glass. Behind it is a small plate with a spoonful of ground coffee, a jar of ice, and a small jar of caramel.

    Now, with all of that said, my favorite part about this copycat skinny caramel macchiato recipe is how quick and easy it is to make. Honestly, the hardest part about it is taking the ingredients out of the fridge. 

    How great does that sound?!

    By the way, if you do want to treat yourself to a low calorie drink from Starbucks, then I highly recommend checking out this list of the best ones. It has over 35 options on it to choose from.

    Ingredients

    Ok, so you only need 5 simple ingredients to make this skinny caramel macchiato, some of which you might have already. But, if you don't have them on hand, they're worth stocking up on - I can almost guarantee you'll want to make this every morning after you get your first taste of it!

    Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this skinny caramel macchiato recipe:

    • 6 Oz cold brewed coffee
    • 2 Tbsp. 0 calorie caramel sauce
    • 2 Oz almond milk
    • Whipped cream (Optional)
    • Ice

    Simple, right? 

    By the way, if you have some extra almond milk - and whipped cream - after making this drink, you can put 'em to good use and make this low calorie hot chocolate with them next.

    Skinny caramel macchiato ingredients. In the front is a plate holding a spoonful of coffee grounds. Close behind it is a small pitcher of cold brew coffee. Further back is a tall ceramic pitcher of milk, a small glass jar of caramel syrup, and a large mason jar filled with ice.

    Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

    So, I make this skinny caramel macchiato with cold brew coffee. It has a stronger caffeine kick and is generally more accessible to buy from the grocery store, making this drink even easier to put together.

    That said, you can also use 6 ounces of chilled coffee to make it too. It'll taste just as fantastic!

    For the sugar free caramel sauce, I like to use the one I linked out above - that's Walden Farms caramel sauce - because it has 0 carbs and 0 calories. However, you can also make my homemade sugar free caramel sauce as well - it's a great option if you're following a low carb diet like keto.

    As for the milk, I prefer to use unsweetened vanilla almond milk since it's the lowest in calories. But, with that said, you can really use any kind that you like - skim milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work great. Just keep in mind, if you go with a milk alternative, you'll want to choose one that's unsweetened. The sweetened kinds usually are loaded with unnecessary amounts of sugar, carbs, and calories. 

    Skinny caramel macchiato ingredients. In the front is a pitcher of dark cold brew coffee with a plate holding a spoonful of coffee grounds behind it. Further back is a tall ceramic pitcher of milk, a small glass jar of caramel syrup, and a large mason jar filled with ice.

    How to Make a Skinny Caramel Macchiato

    Now, making your own caramel macchiato at home may seem intimidating, but it's actually incredibly simple!

    As I've mentioned, by following just a few easy steps you'll be able to make yourself a skinny caramel macchiato that tastes like a barista from Starbucks made it!

    Anyway, without further ado, let's dive into how to make a low calorie caramel macchiato.

    A metal spoon drizzling caramel sauce on the rim and the bottom of an empty tall glass. Behind it is a pitcher of cold brew, a pitcher of milk, and a large mason jar of ice.

    Step 1: Prepare the Cold Brew Coffee

    First things first, if you're making your own cold brew coffee for this skinny caramel macchiato, you'll want to start with that.

    To do that, steep ¼ cup of coarsely ground coffee beans in 1 cup of water overnight or for at least 8 hours in the refrigerator. Then, strain out the cold brew with a cheesecloth or cold brew coffee filter.

    Now, after you've made the cold brew, you can store it in an airtight container - or sealed glass jar - in the fridge for 7-10 days.

    With all of that said, if you're using store-bought cold brew coffee, you can skip this step entirely and move right on to step 2.

    Almond milk being poured from a ceramic pitcher into a tall glass of ice and caramel syrup. Behind it is a pitcher of cold brew, a large mason jar of ice, and a small jar of caramel with a spoon in it.

    Step 2: Decorate the Glass

    Now that you have your cold brew coffee ready, you can decorate the glass.

    So, to do that, you'll want to drizzle the sugar free caramel sauce along the rim, bottom, and sides of the glass. Doing this will not only give the glass an aesthetically pleasing look, but it will ensure that all of the caramel flavors are in every sip of the drink.

    Also, for what it's worth, I like to use a tall, skinny glass for my caramel macchiato. I think it just works the best for it.

    Cold brew coffee being poured from a glass pitcher into a tall glass of milk decorated with caramel syrup. In the back is a large jar of ice and a small jar of caramel, and small pieces of ice are scattered around the counter.

    Step 3: Assemble the Caramel Macchiato

    Ok, now that the glass is prepared, you can add some ice to it along with the milk and coffee.

    Then, you'll want to stir everything together, add some whipped cream, and drizzle some caramel on top of that. 

    Finally, take a sip, and enjoy!

    iced caramel macchiato in a tall glass with a brown straw. Caramel syrup is coating the rim and the insides of the glass and the milk and coffee are swirled. In the back is a large mason jar of ice and a small jar of caramel syrup.

    What to Serve with a Skinny Caramel Macchiato

    This skinny caramel macchiato is delicious on its own. But, if you want to eat something that is also low calorie while you sip on it, I do have a few recipes for you to try.

    Here are a few of my favorite ones to pair with this iced macchiato:

    • Starbucks egg bites
    • Low calorie pancakes
    • Low calorie bagels
    • Low calorie cereal
    • Protein waffles

    A tall glass of iced carame macchiato with a brown straw. Caramel syrup is drizzled on the rim and bits of ice can be seen floating in the swirled coffee and milk. Behind the glass is a small jar of caramel, a plate with a spoonful of coffee grounds, and a mason jar filled with ice.

    Wrapping It All Up

    Well, that's how to make a skinny iced caramel macchiato that tastes just as if it came from Starbucks itself!

    I mean, this copycat Starbucks skinny caramel macchiato has it all. It's sweet and creamy and filled with caramel deliciousness. Plus, it gives you that much-needed caffeine boost for the day without all of the calories.

    And, it's so, so easy to make too!

    Anyway, I hope you enjoy this skinny caramel macchiato recipe as much as I do! If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

    A tall glass of iced caramel macchiato with a brown straw. The coffee and milk has been mixed together and the glass is topped with whipped cream and caramel. Small pieces of melting ice are scattered on the countertop and jars of ice and caramel can be seen far in the back.

    More Coffee Recipes

    If you liked this skinny caramel macchiato recipe, I have a few more healthy coffee recipes I think you'll love too.

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Bulletproof coffee
    • Protein coffee
    • Keto dalgona coffee
    • Keto pumpkin spice latte
    • Iced vanilla latte

    Also, for even more low calorie coffee options, you can also check out my list of the best low calorie Dunkin Drinks! There are 30 incredible options on the list, and I know you'll dig 'em.

    Oh, and, by the way, don't forget to follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. I post new quick and easy recipes all of the time on them.

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    Skinny Iced Caramel Macchiato Made In 1 Minute

    A tall glass of iced caramel macchiato with a brown straw. The coffee and milk has been mixed together and the glass is topped with whipped cream and caramel. Small pieces of melting ice are scattered on the countertop and jars of ice and caramel can be seen far in the back.
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    This iced skinny caramel macchiato is just as good as the regular caramel macchiato you'd get from Starbucks, but it has way fewer calories. In fact, this skinny macchiato has only 10 calories - the regular kind has over five times that amount - and it's every bit as sweet and creamy as the normal one from the store. Also, the best part about this homemade macchiato is that it takes just 1 minute to make!

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 1 minute
    • Total Time: 1 minute
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Drink
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: Low Calorie

    Ingredients

    Scale

    6 oz Cold brewed coffee

    2 tbsp. calorie free caramel sauce

    2 oz almond milk

    Whipped cream (Optional)

    Ice

    Instructions

    1. Drizzle sugar free caramel sauce around the glass. 
    2. Fill the glass with ice. 
    3. Pour in the milk until ¾ of the glass is full.
    4. Add the coffee, mix, and top with whipped cream & more caramel sauce.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Cup
    • Calories: 10
    • Fat: .5
    • Carbohydrates: .5
    • Protein: 0

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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