Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy flavors of a Banana Latte, a delightful twist on a classic coffee drink. Made with homemade banana simple syrup, espresso, and oat milk, this refreshing beverage is perfect for a relaxing morning or afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
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Banana Simple Syrup
- 2 Ripe Bananas, mashed
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or extract
Banana Latte
- Double Shot of Espresso
- 1 tablespoon Banana Simple Syrup (or to preference)
- 1/2 cup Oat Milk or other non-dairy milk
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Simple Syrup: In a small pan, combine mashed bananas, brown sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture, add vanilla, and let it cool.
- Assemble Banana Latte: Pour syrup into a glass, add ice, pour in milk. Brew espresso and pour over milk. Stir well and adjust sweetness with more syrup if desired. Enjoy!
- For Hot Latte: Froth and steam the milk, omit the ice.
Notes
- This syrup recipe yields about 1 ½ cups.
- Cool syrup to room temperature for iced drinks. Can be used in hot drinks immediately, but cooling prevents crystalizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 150 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
