Description
This Viral Banana Bread Latte combines the cozy flavors of ripe banana, cinnamon, and brown sugar with robust espresso and creamy milk to create a comforting, indulgent coffee treat. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, this latte can be enjoyed hot or iced and offers a delightful twist on traditional coffee drinks.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Mixture
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Coffee & Milk
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- Ice (optional, for iced version)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a small pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves and begins to caramelize.
- Caramelize Banana: Add the mashed banana and cinnamon to the pan, stirring continuously for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is caramelized and slightly thickened.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract if using. This enhances the rich flavor profile.
- Combine with Coffee: Pour the hot espresso or strong brewed coffee over the banana mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Prepare Milk: Froth or heat the milk until it is warm and has a foamy texture suitable for lattes.
- Mix Latte: Pour the frothed milk over the banana-coffee base and gently stir to blend everything evenly.
- Optional Iced Version: For an iced latte, place the banana mixture over ice cubes in a glass, then top with cold milk instead of warm milk.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle extra cinnamon or nutmeg on top to garnish and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute non-dairy milk like almond, oat, or soy milk to make a dairy-free version.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar to taste.
- Use freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee to get the best depth of flavor.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and milk.
- The drink can be served hot or iced depending on preference or season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and Frothing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240ml)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: banana bread latte, banana coffee drink, cinnamon latte, easy latte recipe, homemade latte
