Description
A delicious and creamy banana espresso latte topped with frothed milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large very ripe banana (mashed)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2 shots of espresso
- 2 cups milk of choice
Instructions
- To make the syrup, add the banana, brown sugar, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer, and let it cook for 7-8 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the syrup to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Or, pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to strain out any lumps.
- Brew the espresso. Add 3 tablespoons of syrup to the espresso and stir.
- Heat the milk and pour ½ to ¾ cup into each glass.
- Froth the remaining milk. Then, spoon a layer of frothed milk over the top of each latte.
- Finish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the syrup to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg