Banana Bread Latte Recipe
This Banana Bread Latte Recipe is a fantastic choice. It combines rich espresso and a very creamy fruit base.
Ingredients
- 2 shots of hot espresso or 1/2 cup of strong coffee.
- 1 cup of oat milk or whole milk for creaminess.
- 2 tablespoons of ripe mashed banana.
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for the sweetness.
- 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for flavor.
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a spice.
- A tiny pinch of salt to balance the sugar.
- 1 teaspoon of toasted walnut pieces for garnish.
- Extra whipped cream to put on top today.
Instructions
Blend the Fruit Milk
- Place the milk, mashed banana, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until the liquid is very smooth and white.
Warm the Flavored Liquid
- Pour the banana milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it get hot but do not let it boil today.
Brew the Strong Coffee
- Prepare your espresso shots or brew a very dark cup of coffee. Pour the hot coffee into your large mug now.
Add the Sweet Spices
- Stir the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt into the hot coffee. This creates a very fragrant base for the milk.
Froth the Hot Milk
- Use a hand frother in the warm banana milk for 30 seconds. This makes a thick and very airy foam.
Pour Over the Coffee
- Slowly pour the hot banana milk over the spiced coffee. Hold back the foam with a spoon until the end.
Top with Creamy Foam
- Spoon the remaining banana foam on top of the latte. It should look like a soft white cloud.
Garnish with Nutty Bits
- Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and a bit more cinnamon on top. Serve the latte while it is very hot today.
Notes
- Use a very ripe banana for the most natural sugar.
- Strain the milk if you want a very thin drink today.
- Use oat milk to get a much nuttier "bread" taste.
- Toast the walnuts in a pan to get a better smell.
- Do not overheat the milk or it will lose the fruit taste.
- Add a drop of almond extract for a deeper flavor.
- Use a high-quality coffee bean for a smooth finish.