Banana Bread Latte
This cozy and indulgent latte captures all the warm flavors of freshly baked banana bread in a comforting drinkable form. Ripe banana, brown sugar, cinnamon, and espresso come together to create a cafe-style beverage you can make at home.
A warm and spiced latte inspired by classic banana bread featuring ripe banana and brown sugar blended with espresso and steamed milk.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Banana Syrup
Espresso
Milk Base
Garnish
Instructions
Make the Banana Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced ripe banana, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook while stirring and mashing the banana with the back of a spoon for about 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture is thick, syrupy, and fragrant. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful the syrup will be.
Blend Until Smooth
Transfer the banana syrup mixture to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth with no lumps. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer if you prefer a silky latte without any banana pulp, pressing with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
Brew the Espresso
Brew 2 shots of espresso using your espresso machine or moka pot, or brew 0.5 cup of very strong coffee using a French press or drip machine. The coffee should be freshly brewed and hot for the best flavor integration with the banana syrup.
Steam or Froth the Milk
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling, reaching about 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Froth the milk using a handheld milk frother, a French press plunger, or a steam wand until it is creamy and slightly foamy. Oat milk creates an exceptionally creamy and naturally sweet froth that pairs beautifully with the banana flavors.
Assemble and Serve
Divide the banana syrup evenly between two mugs, adding about 2 to 3 tablespoons per cup depending on your sweetness preference. Pour one shot of espresso over the syrup in each mug and stir to combine. Slowly pour the steamed frothed milk over the espresso, holding back the foam with a spoon and then spooning the foam on top. Finish with a pinch of ground nutmeg and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance the banana bread flavor.
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