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Why You’ll Love This Ice Oatmilk Chai Latte
- REAL Apples – This recipe is made with real apples, so the syrup used is better for you and tastes amazing!
- Save Money – With only a few ingredients this syrup is so simple to make, and one recipe of the syrup is enough for 4-6 drinks. You can make them for friends, or enjoy them on the mornings you want something a little extra special.
- 15 Minutes – Sometimes it seems like the delicious drinks at Starbucks are too complicated or fussy to try to make at home, but not in this case. I’ve made sure this nondairy apple drink recipe is super easy and quick!
- Dairy-Free – I use creamy barista-style oat milk, but full-fat coconut milk would work great, too.
- Fall Flavors – The spicy flavors of the chai latte topped with apple and cinnamon are a truly magical combination.
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Dairy-Free Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai Latte
As a working mom of littles, I don’t always have the time or energy to slip away to grab a drink from Starbucks, but I LOVE the fall menu! That’s why I’m so excited to share this easy, money-saving, copycat recipe of the Iced Apple Crisp Chai. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have all the cozy fall vibes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Plus, there’s something extra satisfying about whipping up this deliciousness at home while the little ones run wild—it’s my sweet little mom win!
Ingredients in Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai
With just a handful of ingredients, the syrup is full of apple and cinnamon flavors. Add that to the latte ingredients, whip a creamy oatmilk cold foam, and voila! Here’s what you’ll need:
Apple Crisp Syrup
- Apple Cider – NOT apple cider vinegar! Apple cider is made from whole, fresh apples and has a much stronger apple taste than apple juice that has been filtered and is made juice from the juice of the apple.
- Maple Syrup – Maple syrup sweetens the syrup without overpowering the apple flavor. You can substitute with equal parts of granulated sugar if you prefer.
- Cinnamon – Warm and delicious, it takes the apple syrup to the next level!
- Apple – Fresh apple slices get smashed and steeped in the syrup, adding more apple flavor to the syrup without any fake apple additives.
Oatmilk Chai Latte
- Chai Concentrate – I have found that a chai tea latte really needs to be made with a chai concentrate instead of chai tea bags. The tea bag doesn’t give it a strong enough flavor to add milk and ice and still have a good chai flavor. You can use unsweetened and add some of the apple syrup to it, or buy the sweetened option from the store.
- Oat Milk – In order to get the right consistency for the cold foam, it’s important to use barista-grade oat milk! It’s thicker and creamier than normal oat milk and it’s so good! You can also substitute with full-fat coconut milk or extra-creamy cashew milk.
- Apple Crisp Syrup – Add a Tablespoon or 2 to the latte before topping it with foam for more flavor or to sweeten your unsweetened concentrate.
Apple Crisp Cold Foam
- Oat Milk – Or any type of plant-based milk.
- Apple Crisp Syrup
How to Make an Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai
The syrup is so easy and quick to make, and you’ll never guess how easy it is to make cold foam! One latte comes together in just 15 minutes and the extra syrup can be stored for drinks all week long. Here’s how to make an Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai:
Make the Apple Crisp Syrup
- Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mash the apples in the syrup, remove it from the heat, and allow it to cool completely.
- Strain the syrup and store it in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Assemble the Oatmilk Chai Latte
- Add the chai concentrate to the oat milk and apple crisp syrup and stir it well.
- Pour over a large glass of ice.
- Top with the cold foam.
Whisk the 2-Ingredient Apple Crisp Cold Foam
- Add the cold oat milk and apple crisp syrup to a glass.
- Use a handheld milk frother to whip the oat milk until it’s frothy and bubbly.
- Pour the foam over the latte, sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, and enjoy!
FAQs
No! I wanted to make my own recipe for the syrup so I could make the drink not only less expensive, but I also wanted to use fresh apples and less sugar. There are several options of syrups you can order online to make the drinks at home without making the syrup from scratch.
Yes! Most of the time, I prefer my drinks warm vs iced. Simply warm the oat milk and chai concentrate in a saucepan or microwave and add it to a large coffee cup. Warm the oat milk for the foam, add the syrup, froth it, and pour it on top of your drink.
Of course! Just use equal amounts of whatever milk you prefer. The cold foam does best with a higher-fat dairy, like half-and-half or heavy whipping cream.
Yes! Simply add 2-3 Tablespoons of any flavor of syrup you like to the oat milk and froth. That’s it!
Storing Apple Crisp Syrup
Allow the syrup to cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container or glass jar. Refrigerate the syrup for up to 2 weeks, or freeze it for up to 3 months. To use the frozen syrup, allow it to sit at room temperature until completely thawed. The spices in the syrup may settle, so shake it well before using it in your drinks!
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- Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
- Pumpkin Bread
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Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Syrup (Makes 4-6 Servings)
- 1 cup apple cider (NOT apple cider vinegar!)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 apple (sliced)
Latte
- 1/2 cup chai concentrate (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup barista style oatmilk
- 1-2 Tablespoons apple crisp syrup (optional for unsweetened chai)
Apple Crisp Cold Foam
- 1/3 cup barista style oatmilk
- 2-3 Tablespoons apple crisp syrup
Instructions
Syrup
- Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Continue stirring periodically for 10 minutes.
- After it has reduced and thickened some, remove from the heat and smash the apples.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Strain through a mesh strainer and store in an airtight container.
Latte
- Combine the chai concentrate and oat milk, and sweeten to your taste.
- Stir well and pour over ice in a large glass that has room at the top for the cold foam.
Cold Foam
- In a small class, stir to combine the oat milk and the apple crisp syrup.
- Use a frother to froth the oat milk until thickened, foamy, and bubbly.
- Pour over the latte, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store the syrup in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- The recipe for the syrup yields 4-6 servings (about 2 Tablespoons each), but the latte and cold foam ingredients are for 1 latte.
- Shake well before using the syrup.
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