A hot Vanilla Latte is delicious any time of year but there is something extra special about a warm latte during the colder months.
This warm coffee drink combines rich espresso, warm milk and vanilla syrup for a cozy afternoon treat or a morning pick-me-up.
To make a homemade latte you just need a few simple ingredients. No need to get dressed, this homemade latte is made in the comfort of your own home; skip the drive-thru!
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If you came here thinking this recipe was for an iced vanilla latte not a hot one, let me just point you in the direction of my Snickerdoodle Iced Coffee or my Easy Caramel Iced Coffee. Two of my favorite sweet coffee treats.
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☕Do I need an espresso machine to make a latte?
No.
Of course, if you are lucky enough to have the space for an espresso machine in your kitchen, then yes, use that.
If you do not have an espresso machine, you can use any of these other options.
I have the Ninja Hot/Cold Brew system so typically I just brew some strong coffee and use that but lately, I've been all about the lattes made with instant espresso. Instant coffee has come a long way!
📋Latte Ingredients
- Milk - Whole milk froths best but you can swap it out for any other milk you prefer.
- Espresso - Brewed. As mentioned above, either instant, brewed espresso or even strong coffee.
- Syrup - Vanilla syrup or if you want, you can opt for sugar-free vanilla syrup
- Whipped Cream
🍵Steps to make a latte
I like to show step-by-step recipe instructions when possible for the visual learners like myself. Detailed instructions (without photos) can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
First: Warm the milk and then use a handheld frother to froth the milk until it is foamy and doubled in size.
Second: Pour the espresso (or coffee) and vanilla syrup into mugs.
Third: Pour the milk into the coffee. The liquid milk will naturally pour out first, leaving the foam behind. Pour or scoop the foam on top of the coffee.
Lastly: Top with whipped cream if desired. You could also sprinkle some cinnamon over the top.
🔪How to make a lower calorie latte
There are a few ways to have a latte that is lower in calories or what they call a "skinny vanilla latte".
- Use sugar-free vanilla syrup instead of regular vanilla syrup
- Use a lower-fat milk or milk alternative
Printable Recipe Card
Vanilla Latte
Ingredients
- 2 Cup milk whole milk or milk of choice
- 2 Tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 2 Ounce prepared espresso or very strongly brewed coffee
Optional
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the milk either in the microwave or on the stove top, just until hot but not boiling.
- Using a frother, froth the milk until foamy and doubled in size.
- Place prepared espresso (or coffee) and vanilla syrup in a mug. Pour the warmed milk into the coffee, reserving the frothed parts. Once the milk that is still liquid is in the coffee, top with the frothed portion of milk.
- If desired, top with whipped cream and or a dash of cinnamon.
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