Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato
This iced caramel macchiato layers homemade vanilla syrup, cold milk and ice with a float of espresso and a crosshatch of caramel sauce, like a coffeehouse version. The extra syrup keeps in the fridge for the next round.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 20 minutes (5 min prep, 3 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including granulated sugar, water, pure vanilla extract — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, exercise caution with ingredients like caramel sauce and milk alternatives, as they can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten-containing grains. Always check for explicit gluten-free certification on packaging. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, with the primary focus on ensuring any processed ingredients like caramel sauce and milk alternatives are gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Tips & Notes
- Freeze some coffee in an ice cube tray and use those cubes in place of ice so the drink doesn't water down.
- Choose a caramel sauce labeled gluten-free. Some caramel sauces contain thickeners or flavorings with gluten.
- Pour the espresso slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats on the cold milk and the caramel macchiato keeps its layers.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato take?
Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato takes about 20 minutes, including resting time: 5 minutes to prep and 3 minutes to cook, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato?
Check granulated sugar, for the vanilla syrup, water, for the vanilla syrup, pure vanilla extract before they go into Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato. Exercise caution with ingredients like caramel sauce and milk alternatives, as they can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten-containing grains. Always check for explicit gluten-free certification on packaging. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Caramel Macchiato be stored?
Freeze some coffee in an ice cube tray and use those cubes in place of ice so the drink doesn't water down.
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