The Best Banana Bread Latte (Iced or Hot!) with Homemade Syrup
This cozy banana bread latte is made with a rich, homemade banana bread syrup, cold foam, and optional caramelized banana topping. It’s like sipping a warm slice of banana bread in a cup—perfect hot or iced!
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Servings: 1 latte
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Syrup
- 1 overripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp fine grain salt
- 1 cup water
For the Latte
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 –2 tbsp banana bread syrup
- 1 cup ice for iced latte
For the Cold Foam (optional)
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp banana bread syrup
For the Caramelized Banana Topping (optional)
- ¼ banana, diced
- ½ tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Make the Banana Bread Syrup:In a saucepan, mash your overripe banana and add the brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once sugar dissolves, add the water and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 10–20 minutes, until thickened. Stir in vanilla and salt. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and store in a jar.
- Caramelize Bananas (Optional):In a small pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced banana and maple syrup. Cook until golden and sticky (about 3–5 minutes).
- Make Cold Foam (Optional):Combine milk, cream, and syrup in a small cup. Froth until thick and fluffy using your tool of choice.
- Assemble the Iced Latte:Fill a glass with ice. Add whole milk, 1–2 tbsp syrup, and 2 shots espresso. Stir to combine. Top with cold foam and caramelized bananas if using. Make it Hot:Skip the ice. Steam your milk, stir in syrup, pour espresso over top, and top with foam (optional).
- Make it Hot:Skip the ice. Steam your milk, stir in syrup, pour espresso over top, and top with foam (optional).
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 28g