Description
Indulge in the creamy sweetness of a Banana Latte, a delightful twist on a classic coffee beverage. This recipe combines the rich flavors of espresso with homemade banana simple syrup for a refreshing and unique drink.
Ingredients
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Banana Simple Syrup
- 2 Ripe Bananas, mashed
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or extract
Banana Latte
- Double Shot of Espresso
- 1 tablespoon Banana Simple Syrup (or to preference)
- 1/2 cup Oat Milk or other non-dairy milk
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Banana Simple Syrup: In a small pan, combine mashed bananas, brown sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until sugar dissolves. Strain and stir in vanilla.
- Banana Latte: Pour syrup into a glass, add ice, milk, and espresso. Stir well and adjust sweetness. For hot latte, omit ice and steam the milk.
Notes
- This simple syrup recipe makes about 1 ½ cups.
- Let the syrup cool before using in iced drinks to prevent crystalizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 10mg
- Fat: Approx. 1g
- Saturated Fat: <1g
- Unsaturated Fat: <1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
