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Get the Recipe Homemade Vanilla Latte (5 Minutes!)

Making a luxurious vanilla latte at home has never been easier - or more delicious - thanks to homemade vanilla bean simple syrup and our easy homemade method that requires no special equipment!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 latte
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Vanilla Syrup
  • ½ ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ ½ cup water
  • ½ ½ Tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Latte
  • 3 3 ounces Espresso (2 shots) or ½ cup strong coffee
  • 6 6 ounces whole milk or milk of choice
  • 2 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Syrup

Instructions

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  1. Vanilla Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla paste (or extract). Use immediately or let cool and store in a jar in the fridge until ready to use.
  2. Brew espresso or strong coffee as desired. Pour milk into a mason jar and microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Depending on your microwave, you may need to continue heating in 30-second increments up to another minute. You want the milk hot, but not boiling.
  3. Carefully remove the jar of milk from the microwave; you may need to use a towel or potholder as it will be hot. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla bean syrup. Put the lid on the mason jar, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. See notes below for additional frothing methods.
  4. Continuing to use a towel or potholder, remove the lid carefully, being aware of any pressure that may have built up in the jar. Pour the milk over the espresso, topping with any foam that remains in the jar. Serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use caution when shaking and opening the mason jar! Make sure the lid is on tight, use a towel or pot-holder to hold the jar as needed, and open the lid carefully (I again, use a towel in hand).

  • Additional frothing methods: 

    Use a milk frother wand Shake the jar of milk before microwaving. Make sure the milk doubles in size before microwaving, then once heated, immediately pour it into your espresso. Heat milk in a saucepan on the stovetop (or again in the microwave) then use a whisk to froth the milk. 

  • Use a milk frother wand
  • Shake the jar of milk before microwaving. Make sure the milk doubles in size before microwaving, then once heated, immediately pour it into your espresso.
  • Heat milk in a saucepan on the stovetop (or again in the microwave) then use a whisk to froth the milk. 
  • Strong Coffee: if using strongly brewed coffee instead of espresso, consider using more coffee/less milk for a more latte-like coffee-forward flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 367IU (7%) Calcium 279mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1latte

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 367IU 7%
Calcium 279mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.