Creamy and Delectable: The Best Coconut Latte Recipe!
If you’re a coffee lover who wants to spice up their routine and try a more tropical brew, look no further than this coconut milk latte recipe. It’s creamy and sweet, but keeps the same toasty richness you love in your favorite coffee bean. The best part of this delicious recipe is that it is super easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Are you ready to whip up this recipe like your favorite Starbucks barista? Well then let’s take a look at the ingredients!
Coconut Milk Latte Ingredients:
- 1 cup of coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
- 1 cup of coconut milk (you can use canned for a thicker texture or from the carton for a lighter taste)
- Sweetener (optional) use sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup and sweeten to taste.
- Toasted coconut flakes for a garnish (optional)
- A dash of vanilla extract (optional)
Equipment You’ll Need!
- Coffee machine or espresso machine
- Milk frother or whisk
- Mug, mason jar, or glass
- Saucepan (if making a hot latte)
Step-by-Step Homemade Coconut Latte Recipe:
- Brew: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee or for a bolder flavor, 1-2 shots of epsresso.
- Coconut Milk: If using canned coconut milk, make sure to heat in a saucepan for a creamier texture. Make sure the milk warms, but does not come to a boil. For coconut milk used from a carton, feel free to use room temperature or warmed up.
- Froth: Using a whisk or milk frother, froth milk until it is light and fluffy. This will give your latte that gorgeous coffeehouse frothy top that so many love!
- Combine: In your favorite mug, mason jar, or glass add the coffee and milk.
- Sweeten (optional): Sweeten your coconut milk mixture to taste with your sweetener of choice. Feel free to use granulated sugar, honey, agave syrup, brown sugar, or maple syrup and adjust to personal preference. For additional aroma, add a dash of vanilla extract.
- Garnish: Add a dusting of toasted coconut flakes for some extra coconut flavor and sparkle. Also try a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or cocoa powder for a unique taste.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your new favorite latte!
Notes + Tips
Iced Latte: If you’d like to try this drink iced, simply let your brewed coffee or espresso cool, and use the coconut milk straight from the can or carton. After your beverage is cooled, simply enjoy over ice cubes.
Flavors: Enchance your latte with the addition of syrups, spices such as cardamom or nutmeg, and even whipped cream.
Quality: For the best flavor, make sure to use high quality coffee and coconut milk!
Consistency is Key: If you love this recipe, but want a fuller flavor, use a full-fat coconut milk in your latte instead.
Coconut Latte Recipe
This decadent coconut latte recipe will be your latest coffee craze. It's super easy to make and has the perfect balance of tropical flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
- 1 cup of coconut milk (you can use canned for a thicker texture or from the carton for a lighter taste)
- Sweetener (optional) feel free to use sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup and adjust to taste
- Toasted coconut flakes for a garnish (optional)
- A dash of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew: Brew your 1 cup of coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso.
- Coconut Milk: Warm your coconut milk in a saucepan if canned. Feel free to also warm cartoned coconut milk or use at room temperature. Make sure it warms, but doesn't boil!
- Froth: Get your milk frothy by either using a milk frother or whisk to froth until fluffy.
- Combine: Pour your coffee, then milk into your favorite mug.
- Sweeten (optional): Sweeten your coffee to taste with either sugar, agave syrup, honey, or maple syrup.
- Garnish (optional): Add toasted coconut flakes, a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder, and a dash of vanilla extract if desired.
- Enjoy: Sit back and enjoy sipping your latte!
Notes
Iced: If you want to make an iced latte, simply let your coffee cool before adding over ice, and make sure milk is not warmed.
Flavors: Play around with syrups, spices, or whipped cream for added fun and flavor!
Quality: For the best flavor make sure to use high quality coconut milk and coffee or espresso.
Consistency is Key: Adjust the consistency of your drink based on preference. If you want a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead.
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