Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of a homemade Vanilla Caramel Latte, a delicious coffee drink perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Base:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
Steamed Milk:
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
Flavorings:
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- pinch of sea salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)
Topping:
- whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Brew your coffee or prepare espresso and pour it into a mug.
- Steam the Milk: Heat the milk until steaming but not boiling. Froth the milk until foamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir caramel sauce and vanilla syrup into the coffee. Pour the frothed milk over the coffee.
- Finish and Serve: Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and sea salt if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For an iced version, use cold coffee and chilled milk over ice.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and dairy-free caramel sauce.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of vanilla syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
