Description
A simple and cozy guide to making a delicious vanilla iced latte at home, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar (½ cup)
- Water (½ cup)
- Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract (½ tablespoon)
- Espresso or Strong Coffee (3 ounces or 2 shots)
- Vanilla Syrup (2 tablespoons, or to taste)
- Milk of Choice (4-6 ounces)
- Ice
- Optional: Whipped Cream, Chocolate Drizzle, Flavored Syrups
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Once dissolved, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste or extract.
- Let the syrup cool or use it right away.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a drinking glass.
- Add the vanilla syrup and stir well.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in your choice of milk and stir to combine.
- Enjoy your homemade vanilla iced latte!
Notes
Consider pre-making vanilla syrup to save time for future lattes. Use a milk frother for an extra creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: vanilla iced latte, coffee, homemade latte, beginner recipe, refreshing drink