This Starbucks Vanilla Latte is smooth, creamy, and full of vanilla flavor! Made with espresso, vanilla syrup, and steamed milk, it’s easy to make at home in just 5 minutes. Perfect for a cozy coffee break!
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 cup steamed and frothed 2% milk
How To Make Vanilla Latte?
- Add Vanilla Syrup: Pour the vanilla syrup into your coffee cup.
- Brew Espresso: Make 2 shots of espresso and add them to the cup.
- Steam the Milk: Heat and froth the milk until warm and creamy.
- Combine & Serve: Pour the steamed milk over the espresso and stir. Top with extra frothed milk foam. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Use Freshly Brewed Espresso: Fresh espresso gives the best flavor. If using strong coffee instead, make sure it’s freshly brewed and hot.
- Froth the Milk Properly: For a creamy texture, heat the milk to about 150°F and froth it until smooth and velvety. Avoid overheating, or the milk will taste burnt.
- Stir the Vanilla Syrup Well: Mix the vanilla syrup with the hot espresso before adding milk. This helps blend the flavor evenly and prevents it from settling at the bottom.
- Use the Right Milk Ratio: A classic Starbucks Vanilla Latte has about ⅔ milk and ⅓ espresso. Too much milk can make it taste weak, while too little milk can make it too strong.
- Make It Extra Frothy: If you love Starbucks’ signature foam, let the frothed milk sit for 10–15 seconds before pouring. This helps create a thick, creamy layer on top.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover vanilla latte cool to room temperature. Then, pour it into a sealed container and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking, as the flavors may settle.
- Reheat: Pour the latte into a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Do not let it boil, or the milk may curdle.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Potassium: 408mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 27g
- Protein: 8g
Starbucks Vanilla Latte
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking timeminutes
Calories
177
kcalThis Starbucks Vanilla Latte is smooth, creamy, and full of vanilla flavor! Made with espresso, vanilla syrup, and steamed milk, it’s easy to make at home in just 5 minutes. Perfect for a cozy coffee break!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
2 shots espresso
1 cup steamed and frothed 2% milk
Directions
- Add Vanilla Syrup: Pour the vanilla syrup into your coffee cup.
- Brew Espresso: Make 2 shots of espresso and add them to the cup.
- Steam the Milk: Heat and froth the milk until warm and creamy.
- Combine & Serve: Pour the steamed milk over the espresso and stir. Top with extra frothed milk foam. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Freshly Brewed Espresso: Fresh espresso gives the best flavor. If using strong coffee instead, make sure it’s freshly brewed and hot.
- Froth the Milk Properly: For a creamy texture, heat the milk to about 150°F and froth it until smooth and velvety. Avoid overheating, or the milk will taste burnt.
- Stir the Vanilla Syrup Well: Mix the vanilla syrup with the hot espresso before adding milk. This helps blend the flavor evenly and prevents it from settling at the bottom.
- Use the Right Milk Ratio: A classic Starbucks Vanilla Latte has about ⅔ milk and ⅓ espresso. Too much milk can make it taste weak, while too little milk can make it too strong.
- Make It Extra Frothy: If you love Starbucks’ signature foam, let the frothed milk sit for 10–15 seconds before pouring. This helps create a thick, creamy layer on top.
