Description
A delightful and quick recipe for a Vanilla Cinnamon Latte, perfect for your morning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (whole, oat, almond, or dairy-free of choice)
- 1 shot espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or vanilla extract (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
- Extra cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until hot but not boiling. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
- Whisk the cinnamon and vanilla into the warm milk. Sweeten with sugar, honey, or maple syrup if desired.
- Remove from heat and froth using a milk frother, whisk, or by shaking the milk in a sealed jar.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and pour it into your favorite mug.
- Slowly pour the cinnamon-vanilla milk over the coffee. Spoon foam on top.
- Top with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Iced Version: Use cold milk and pour over ice with chilled coffee
- Extra Cozy: Add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice
- Sugar-Free: Use sugar-free vanilla syrup
- Creamier Latte: Use whole milk or barista-style oat milk
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: approximately 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg