Description
This homemade Vanilla Latte recipe is a creamy, comforting café-style drink made with just three simple ingredients — espresso, milk, and vanilla syrup. It’s smooth, aromatic, and easy to make in minutes right at home, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 2 espresso shots or 2 cups (8 ounces each) very strong coffee
- Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a microwave-safe container for about 2 minutes, or until hot but not boiling.
- Froth the milk using a milk frother or whisk until foamy and doubled in volume.
- Pour equal amounts of espresso and vanilla syrup into two mugs.
- Add the hot milk to each mug, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Spoon the frothy milk on top and finish with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use strong brewed coffee if you don’t have espresso.
- For a dairy-free option, use almond, oat, or soy milk.
- To make it iced, skip the frothing and pour over ice.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.
- Homemade or store-bought vanilla syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop/Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: vanilla latte, homemade vanilla latte, coffee drink, espresso recipe, latte recipe, easy coffee recipe, frothy latte, cafe-style coffee