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Starbucks Copycat Vanilla Latte

A delicious homemade version of the classic Starbucks Vanilla Latte, featuring rich espresso, steamed milk, and sweet vanilla syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Espresso Base
  • 4 shots espresso or strong brewed coffee
Vanilla Syrup
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract for flavor
Milk
  • 4 cups milk any type (whole, skim, almond, etc.)

Method
 

Prepare Vanilla Syrup
  1. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool.
Make Espresso
  1. Brew 4 shots of espresso using an espresso machine.
Froth Milk
  1. Heat milk in a saucepan or using a milk frother until steaming, then froth until creamy.
Assemble Latte
  1. In a large cup, combine 1 shot of espresso with 2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup.
  2. Pour frothed milk over the espresso mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Top with additional froth if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup to taste for sweetness.

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