Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai

Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai that's dairy-free, can be made in 15 minutes, and tastes just like the real deal! The best part is that the syrup lasts for up to 2 weeks, so you can make homemade apple chai drinks all fall long. This Starbucks copycat recipe saves money, time, and has the BEST apple and chai flavors!

Course Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings Latte

Calories 187kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Handheld Milk Frother

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!

Video

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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