Homemade Honey Latte
214kcal
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso about 2 ounces
- 1 cup whole milk or oat, almond, or soy milk
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- Pinch of flaky sea salt optional, for a salted honey latte
- Whipped cream optional garnish
- Extra honey for drizzling optional
Equipment
- Espresso machine (or strong coffee maker)
- * Milk frother or steam wand
- Small saucepan (optional)
- * Coffee mug
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon for stirring
Method
- Brew two fresh shots of espresso and pour them into your favorite mug.
- Stir the honey into the hot espresso until completely dissolved.
- If using vanilla extract, add it and stir well.
- Heat the milk until hot but not boiling (about 150–160°F / 65–70°C).
- Froth the milk until it becomes light and creamy.
- Slowly pour the steamed milk into the espresso while holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Spoon the remaining foam over the top.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, drizzle with extra honey, or add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving300gCalories214kcalCarbohydrates24gProtein9gFat8gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.4gMonounsaturated Fat2.2gCholesterol24mgSodium108mgPotassium460mgSugar23gVitamin A395IUVitamin C1mgCalcium305mg
Notes
- For an iced version, let the espresso cool slightly, mix with honey, pour over ice, and add cold milk.These values are estimates and will vary depending on the type of milk (whole, 2%, skim, oat, almond, etc.) and the amount and type of honey used. They are suitable for use in a WordPress recipe plugin unless you're performing a laboratory nutritional analysis.
- Oat milk creates one of the creamiest dairy-free honey lattes.
- Raw honey provides the richest natural flavor.
- Warm the honey slightly if it's too thick to mix easily.
- Avoid boiling the milk, as overheating can affect its sweetness and texture.
For a Starbucks-style Honey Vanilla Latte, add 1 pump (about 1 tablespoon) of vanilla syrup. - Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and reheat gently over low heat without boiling.