Cinnamon latte: creamy, comforting, and irresistible
When you or the weather are stormy, relax and unwind with a creamy cinnamon latte.
Equipment
- 1 coffee maker or espresso machine
- 1 jug
- 1 blender or frother
- 1 Latte glass or mug
- 1 long spoon
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots espresso
- ¾ cup milk
- 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 4 tsp whipped cream (optional)
- ½ tsp chocolate powder (optional)
Instructions
- Brew a shot of espresso with whatever coffee maker you have available.
- While the espresso is brewing, heat the milk. Aim for 140-155°F (60-68°C)
- Add the cinnamon to the milk, and any sugar or other sweetener, and stir.
- Froth the heated milk with the tools you have available.
- Pour the espresso into a latte glass or an 8-ounce coffee mug.
- Slowly pour the heated milk into the mug, holding back the foam to layer on top.
- For some added luxury, heap some whipped cream over the foamed milk, and dust with chocolate powder(optional).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Top tips
- If you have an espresso machine or coffee maker brew 1-2 shots of espresso. Otherwise, you can simply make a 1/2 cup of strong coffee, you can use whatever milk you prefer. Check out all the ways to make an espresso without a machine.
- If I am using dairy milk, I normally go for whole milk or 2% because both foam well and taste good. 1% and skim milk still foam but their lighter flavour will be overpowered by the cinnamon and espresso. Check out my review of the Best dairy milks for lattes.
- If I feel like non-dairy, my first choice is always oat milk. It’s creamy, foams easily and tastes so good with the cinnamon and coffee. Check out my review of the Best non-dairy milks for lattes.
- Sugar (or other sweeteners) is not essential, but helps to bring out the flavors of the milk and espresso. Even if you don’t normally have it in your coffee, it works well in lattes.
- Whipped cream topping. This is totally indulgent but brings the wow factor. When I’m trying to impress friends and family, it makes a bold statement – for very little effort.
- Dusting of chocolate powder, again it’s decorative but really finishes the look of your latte. You can sprinkle it direct on the foamed milk or the whipped cream if you are going for the full monty!
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 354mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 0.1mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
All nutritional information is an estimate only, based on third-party calculations derived from an online nutritional calculator, Spoonacular API. The data provided is a courtesy and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients and brands you use, your measuring methods and portion sizes. For accurate results, we recommend that you calculate the nutritional information yourself, using a preferred nutritional calculator or advice from a nutritionist, based on your ingredients and individual processes.
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