Banana Bread Latte with Vanilla Foam
Banana Bread Latte with Vanilla Foam
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Syrup
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Latte
- 8 shots espresso, freshly brewed (about 1 cup strong coffee)
- 2 cups milk, whole milk or preferred milk
- 4 tablespoons banana bread syrup, or to taste
For the Vanilla Foam
- 1 cup milk, whole milk or preferred milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
For Garnish (Optional)
- ground cinnamon, for dusting, as needed
- 4 banana slice, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Banana Bread Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the mashed ripe banana, light brown sugar, water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl or jar, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Brew the Espresso: Brew 8 shots of espresso (or about 1 cup of very strong coffee) using your preferred method. Divide the banana bread syrup evenly among 4 heat-proof mugs (about 1 tablespoon per mug).
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat the Latte Milk: In a separate saucepan, gently heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, heat in the microwave.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Assemble the Lattes: Pour 2 shots of hot espresso into each mug over the syrup. Stir gently to combine. Then, carefully pour 1/2 cup of the hot milk into each mug.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Make the Vanilla Foam: In a clean saucepan or microwave-safe container, heat 1 cup of milk with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and the optional granulated sugar until hot. Using a milk frother (either a steam wand from an espresso machine or a handheld frother), froth the milk until it doubles in volume and forms a thick, creamy foam.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish and Serve: Spoon a generous amount of vanilla foam over each latte. If desired, dust lightly with ground cinnamon and garnish with a thin banana slice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Banana Bread Latte with Vanilla Foam
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Syrup
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Latte
- 8 shots espresso, freshly brewed (about 1 cup strong coffee)
- 2 cups milk, whole milk or preferred milk
- 4 tablespoons banana bread syrup, or to taste
For the Vanilla Foam
- 1 cup milk, whole milk or preferred milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
For Garnish (Optional)
- ground cinnamon, for dusting, as needed
- 4 banana slice, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Banana Bread Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the mashed ripe banana, light brown sugar, water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl or jar, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Brew the Espresso: Brew 8 shots of espresso (or about 1 cup of very strong coffee) using your preferred method. Divide the banana bread syrup evenly among 4 heat-proof mugs (about 1 tablespoon per mug).
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat the Latte Milk: In a separate saucepan, gently heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, heat in the microwave.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Assemble the Lattes: Pour 2 shots of hot espresso into each mug over the syrup. Stir gently to combine. Then, carefully pour 1/2 cup of the hot milk into each mug.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Make the Vanilla Foam: In a clean saucepan or microwave-safe container, heat 1 cup of milk with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and the optional granulated sugar until hot. Using a milk frother (either a steam wand from an espresso machine or a handheld frother), froth the milk until it doubles in volume and forms a thick, creamy foam.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish and Serve: Spoon a generous amount of vanilla foam over each latte. If desired, dust lightly with ground cinnamon and garnish with a thin banana slice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min