If you love coffee shop drinks but can’t handle all the added sugar, why not create your own caramel-flavored beverage at home using only four ingredients and enjoy this refreshing drink in any season! Perfect for summer celebrations!

Although many of us enjoy enjoying a caramel macchiato from our favorite cafe, we may not realize just how much added sugar it contains – one such drink has as much as one can of regular Coke! According to the FDA’s recommendations, an individual should consume no more than 50 grams, or 12.5 teaspoons, of added sugar daily through sugary beverages and processed food products. Unfortunately, Americans frequently exceed this amount.

This caramel mocha recipe adds a unique spin to a popular beverage found at cafes. While still featuring black coffee and caramel, its preparation is significantly simpler and lighter compared to its traditional version, and uses healthier sweeteners, making it suitable for those watching their sugar intake or following low-sugar diets.

For this iced caramel coffee recipe, simply brew and allow a cup of coffee to cool before mixing with low-sugar caramel sauce and some whipped cream. Finally, finish off your creation by garnishing it with sea salt to create salted caramel iced coffee!

This recipe is great because it requires only real food ingredients, making it extremely straightforward and customizable to your personal preferences! Try varying your milk type for less fattening effects or dietary needs; add chocolate drizzles or other indulgences for even more indulgence!

As another way of making this iced caramel coffee healthier, another trick is using natural sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar or molasses as opposed to brown sugar. Not only will this cut back on how much sugar goes into the drink but will also prevent any potential GI problems with certain other sweeteners.

Alternately, for an easy vegan version that’s also dairy-free. Consider swapping out the whipped cream with lower calorie alternatives such as coconut cream or soy milk. Or go without it altogether to create a truly dairy-free dish.

This caramel iced coffee will quickly become your morning treat and go-to caffeine boost! Easy to customize to meet any dietary goals – be it carb or caloric restriction. Plus, making it yourself saves both time and money over buying similar drinks at coffee shops! Give this homemade version of an iced caramel coffee a try now and see if its sweetness surpasses those you find at cafes!