Vanilla Latte
Make your own creamy homemade vanilla latte with espresso, frothed milk, and vanilla syrup—perfect for a quick caffeine fix anytime!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 200kcal
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 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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 373mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 0.01mg
