Vanilla latte recipe
Make a great vanilla latte at home, and personalise it to your taste.
Equipment
- 1 Coffee grinder
- 1 coffee maker or espresso machine
- 1 Milk frother or blender / steam wand
- 1 Latte glass or mug
- 1 latte spoon or long spoon
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso alternatively brew a strong coffee
- 1 cup milk Options include almond or oat milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or use a fresh vanilla pod
- 1-2 tsps sugar try replacing with honey or sweetener
Instructions
- With a little practice, making a vanilla latte at home is a simple process that only requires a few ingredients. All you need is vanilla extract, milk, 2 espresso shots, and sugar. The steps are as follows:
- Brew two espresso shots using your preferred method. I recommend using an espresso machine for the best results. If you don't have an espresso machine, you can also use a stovetop coffeemaker, a French press or even instant coffee.
- If you have a steam wand: steam the milk to create a creamy texture with a foam floating on top.
- If you don't have a steam wand, In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it's hot but not boiling. Be careful not to scorch the milk. Pour the heated milk into a blender and add the vanilla extract. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture is silky and frothy.
- Pour one shot of espresso into each latte glass. Then slowly pour the milk, keeping back the froth to gently lay on top.
- For an extra flourish, sprinkle with chocolate powder or ground cinnamon.
Notes
Top tips for making a great vanilla latte at home
- Use fresh, high-quality coffee beans.
- Grind your coffee beans just before brewing and release the best flavor.
- Measure the water and coffee carefully – too much or too little will affect the taste of your latte.
- You can make a great vanilla latte with vanilla syrup, but to really kick it up a notch, add vanilla extract, or a fresh vanilla pod, instead.
- Ensure that you froth the milk until it’s thick and creamy – this will give your latte that signature luxury touch.
- Sprinkle the top with cinnamon or vanilla bean powder (or both!) and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 459mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 319mgIron: 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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