Olipop Caramel Apple Copycat (Homemade Caramel Apple Prebiotic Soda)
This Olipop caramel apple copycat is a homemade caramel apple prebiotic soda built from chicory root inulin, apple juice, sugar-free caramel syrup, and lemon. It has about 8 g of fiber and 4 g of sugar per glass, close to the label on the can. Ready in 5 minutes.
Servings 1 glasses
Calories 40kcal
Cost $1
Equipment
- 1 Small jar with lid for shaking the inulin slurry
- 1 Tall 16 oz glass chilled
- 1 Long spoon
- 1 Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Caramel Apple Concentrate
- 1 tbsp chicory root inulin powder plain and unflavored; about 8 g fiber. Start with 2 tsp if you are new to inulin
- 2 tbsp warm water for the slurry
- 2 tbsp apple juice 100% juice, no added sugar
- 1 tbsp sugar-free caramel syrup
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp malic acid optional, adds green-apple snap
- 1 tiny pinch fine pink or sea salt
- 2-4 drops liquid stevia to taste
To Finish
- 8 oz cold unflavored sparkling water from a freshly opened bottle
- 1 cup ice
- 1 thin slice green apple for garnish
Optional Dirty Soda Topping
- 2 tbsp half-and-half whipped into cold foam
- 1 tsp sugar-free caramel syrup
Instructions
Build the Caramel Apple Concentrate
- Put a 16 oz glass in the freezer for 5 minutes and make sure your sparkling water is very cold. Cold liquid holds carbonation much longer.
- Add the inulin and 2 tablespoons of warm water to a small jar. Close the lid and shake for 30 seconds until no clumps remain.
- Stir in the apple juice, caramel syrup, lemon juice, malic acid, salt, and 2 drops of stevia.
- It should taste slightly too sweet and too tart, because the sparkling water will dilute it. Add a drop of stevia or a squeeze of lemon to adjust.
Carbonate and Serve
- Fill the chilled glass with ice and pour in the concentrate.
- Tilt the glass and pour the sparkling water slowly down the side to keep as much fizz as possible.
- Lift a long spoon from the bottom to the top one time. Stirring more than that knocks out the bubbles.
- Add the green apple slice to the rim and drink within 15 minutes for the best fizz.
Optional Dirty Soda Finish
- Whip the half-and-half with 1 teaspoon of caramel syrup until it thickens, then spoon it over the finished drink.
Notes
Start with 2 teaspoons of inulin if you are new to prebiotic fiber, since large amounts can cause gas. Keep mixed concentrate in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days and add sparkling water only when serving. Nutrition is an estimate and depends on the brands you use. Not affiliated with OLIPOP.
Nutrition
Serving: 355ml | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg
