Homemade Vanilla Latte (5 Minutes!)
Making a luxurious vanilla latte at home has never been easier - or more delicious - thanks to homemade vanilla bean simple syrup and our easy homemade method that requires no special equipment!
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ Tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 3 ounces espresso (2 shots) (or ½ cup strong coffee)
- 6 ounces whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla syrup
Directions
- 1
Vanilla Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla paste (or extract). Use immediately or let cool and store in a jar in the fridge until ready to use.
- 2
Brew espresso or strong coffee as desired. Pour milk into a mason jar and microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Depending on your microwave, you may need to continue heating in 30-second increments up to another minute. You want the milk hot, but not boiling.
- 3
Carefully remove the jar of milk from the microwave; you may need to use a towel or potholder as it will be hot. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla bean syrup. Put the lid on the mason jar, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. See notes below for additional frothing methods.
- 4
Continuing to use a towel or potholder, remove the lid carefully, being aware of any pressure that may have built up in the jar. Pour the milk over the espresso, topping with any foam that remains in the jar. Serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.