Traditional Spanish latte is a sweet and creamy coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and condensed milk, often garnished with cinnamon or cocoa powder. This vegan recipe uses plant milk and vegan condensed milk for a delicious and indulgent twist on the classic.
cinnamon or cocoa powder shaker for garnish optional
Ingredients
11-oz shotfreshly brewed espresso (20 ml)
plant milkbarista-grade
Nature's Charm Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
¼-1/2teaspoonground cinnamonoptional
Instructions
Start by brewing a shot of espresso, using either an espresso machine or an espresso maker like a moka pot. Then pour the espresso into your serving mug or glass of choice.
Steam your choice of plant-based milk using a heated milk frother or a steam wand (if using a professional espresso machine) until it reaches a creamy consistency. Pour the steamed milk over the espresso.
Next, add the condensed coconut milk. You can choose the amount recommend in the recipe ingredients or simply add a generous amount to your personal taste. Stir well to blend in the vegan condensed milk.
Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder (optional) and enjoy your homemade vegan Spanish latte!
Notes
espresso - for a 1-oz espresso shot, use about 7-9g of ground beans. Brew the espresso with freshly ground coffee beans and use it immediately for the best results. For a stronger latte, add less milk to your drink or add more shots of espresso.
espresso maker - use an espresso machine or moka pot to make the espresso or use strong brewed coffee as a substitute.
plant milk - Use "barista-grade" or "steaming-friendly" plant milk for the best results. Make sure to use the frothed milk immediately after steaming for best results.
condensed milk - Experiment with the amount of condensed milk used to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Instead of condensed coconut milk, you can use condensed oat milk
steaming - For a frothy texture, use a milk frother or steam wand to steam the milk.