Looking for a new favorite at-home coffee?
Try this cozy recipe—you may never leave your kitchen!
This cinnamon vanilla latte recipe is, hands down, one of many great alternatives to waiting in a frigid Starbucks drive-thru lane.
It’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Ready? Let’s get to it!
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What is a Vanilla Cinnamon Latte?
Whenever I think of cozy, my mind immediately goes to vanilla and cinnamon.
The two are synonymous with an evening spent by the fireplace while a gentle snow falls outside your cabin in the woods.
This delicious drink is a gentle fusion of sweet vanilla and the sprinkle of cinnamon swirling with strong coffee.
In summary, this drink is basically comfort in a cup.
What’s in a Vanilla Cinnamon Latte?
This drink comes together with a few very simple ingredients.
Espresso
If you don’t have an espresso machine, don’t worry!
You can make a very similar drink using a French press or Aeropress.
Strongly brewed coffee is another option for adding coffee flavor to this drink.
Flavor Syrup
My recipe uses homemade vanilla syrup with a bit of cinnamon sprinkled in.
But you can find premade cinnamon sugar syrup on Amazon.
Milk
Oat milk is a nice option for this drink.
But whole milk gives it a full-bodied mouth feel that’s unbeatable!
Soy or almond milk is also a great option.
And if you’re looking for a lighter version, skim milk will be your go-to.
Vanilla Cinnamon Latte
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots espresso
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract divided
- 1 cup milk
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- whipped cream, extra cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Pull your espresso shots.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and 1 tablespoon of the vanilla extract. Continue cooking until the mixture comes to a boil. Once sugar has completely dissolved, remove from heat and add the additional tablespoon of vanilla extract. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Warm milk in a small saucepan. Add 1 tbsp syrup and cinnamon (omit cinnamon if using syrup with it). Froth and pour into a mug.
- Add espresso, top with whipped cream if desired, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make an iced vanilla cinnamon latte?
Of course! In fact, this drink is easily adaptable to either hot or cold.
If enjoying cold, skip heating the milk and pour the whole thing over ice.
You can still froth the milk if you like a bit of body to your drink.
And if you want a frigid drink, make sure to pour the espresso in a HyperChiller before adding it to your drink.
You can also use coffee ice cubes to preserve the rich coffee flavors in this subtly sweet concoction.
Can you make a sugar-free vanilla cinnamon latte?
Absolutely! Simply use sugar-free vanilla cinnamon syrup.
Or alternatively, make your own by substituting Stevia for sugar.
The best part about making great coffee at home is the ability to customize it however you like!
Final Thoughts on the Vanilla Cinnamon Latte
The vanilla cinnamon latte is my favorite latte on the blog.
It uses only pantry staples, no unusual ingredients.
And it tastes phenomenal!
This cozy staple brings hygge to your day.
If you liked this post, check out a few of my other posts:
- Epic Iced Vanilla Latte with Cinnamon Sugar Cold Foam
- How to Make a Delicious Cinnamon Mocha Latte
- The 5 Best Cozy Fall Coffee Drinks to Make at Home
- Cozy Honey Cinnamon Latte with Oat Milk Recipe
- How to Make an Easy Nondairy Cinnamon Roll Latte
