Vanilla Latte Recipe
This homemade vanilla latte recipe is a delicious blend of espresso, frothed milk, and vanilla syrup. It’s perfect for whenever you need a quick fix of caffeine and vanilla!
After only a few quick steps, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your creamy, dreamy homemade vanilla latte! Like this London Fog Tea Latte recipe, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy during a cozy morning or an afternoon break.
We love making our own homemade coffee drinks all year long. From this homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe, to this homemade pumpkin spice coffee syrup, making your own often tastes even better than store-bought!
If you’re looking for other cozy drinks, you may want to try our homemade hot cocoa and our homemade chai spice mix.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy: This vanilla latte is so simple to make! With just a couple of simple ingredients and these clear instructions, you’ll be able to whip up this recipe in no time at all. You’ll enjoy a delicious coffee drink without having to leave the house!
- Quick: You can make this recipe in a matter of minutes, so you won’t have to wait long at all for that quick caffeine boost. You can even have your own quick iced coffee, by adding ice. This will give you an iced vanilla latte.
- Delicious: With the rich flavor of the espresso, the sweetness from the vanilla syrup, and the frothy milk, this easy vanilla latte recipe has a delicious, creamy, and rich taste. If you love Starbucks vanilla latte, this is sure to become a favorite warm drink for coffee lovers!
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Ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Milk: You’ll use the milk of your choice. You can go with oat milk, almond milk, or regular whole milk.
- Vanilla syrup: This recipe calls for a simple syrup like this vanilla syrup. You could use a different (or additional) flavor of syrup if you prefer.
- Espresso shots: You’ll use a couple of shots of espresso to give that rich coffee flavor and caffeine kick to your drink.
How to Make Vanilla Latte
These are the step-by-step instructions to make your own homemade vanilla latte.
Step 1: First, heat the milk in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or until hot. Froth the milk with a milk frother until it’s foamy and has doubled in size.
Step 2: Pour the espresso shots and vanilla syrup into a cup.
Step 3: Pour the hot milk in the coffee cup first, reserving the foam.
Step 4: Top with foam. Finally, top with whipped cream.
How to Serve
Homemade lattes are perfect for early mornings with a fresh pastry!
Serve your latte with a Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish, Sourdough Vanilla Almond Scones, or Cranberry Orange Muffins to feel transported to a bakery or coffee shop.
You can also serve this recipe as an iced vanilla latte by using cold brew (instead of fresh, hot coffee) and pouring it over ice, and using cold frothed milk rather than warm.
How to Store
Lattes will definitely taste the best when they are consumed hot, but you can store the espresso in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
Whipped cream does not last well once put on a warm drink, so it’s best to store the whipped cream and frothed milk separately from the espresso.
Recipe FAQs
1. Can I use a dairy-free milk alternative for this vanilla latte?
You can swap out regular milk for oat milk, almond milk, or any other dairy-free milk you prefer. Just keep in mind that different types of milk may froth differently.
2. Can I make this vanilla latte without an espresso maker?
Absolutely! You can brew a strong coffee or a coffee pod instead of espresso shots. Just make sure it’s strong enough to hold up to the milk and vanilla syrup.
3. How do I make this vanilla latte sweeter or less sweet?
If you like your latte sweeter, simply add more vanilla syrup to taste. For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of syrup or try using a sugar-free vanilla syrup.
More Drink Recipes:
- London Fog Tea Latte
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
- Chai Spice Mix
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup
- Easy Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe
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Vanilla Latte
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tbsp vanilla syrup
- 2 espresso shots
- whipped cream homemade or purchased
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan on the stovetop or in a microwave for two minutes, or until hot.
- Froth the milk with a milk frother until it’s foamy and has doubled in size.
- Pour the espresso shots and vanilla syrup into your cup.
- Pour the hot milk in your coffee cup first, reserving the foam.
- Top with foam.
- Top with whipped cream.
Notes
You can swap out regular milk for oat milk, almond milk, or any other dairy-free milk you prefer. Just keep in mind that different types of milk may froth differently. 2. Can I make this vanilla latte without an espresso maker?
Absolutely! You can brew a strong coffee or a coffee pod instead of espresso shots. Just make sure it’s strong enough to hold up to the milk and vanilla syrup. 3. How do I make this vanilla latte sweeter or less sweet?
If you like your latte sweeter, simply add more vanilla syrup to taste. For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of syrup or try using a sugar-free vanilla syrup.
It’s so fun to be able to make your own lattes at home!