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Homemade Vanilla Latte

A silky espresso-based latte with real vanilla flavor and steamed milk. Ready in under 5 minutes with just a few pantry staples.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
180
Protein
8g
Homemade Vanilla Latte
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour espresso into a tall mug. Add vanilla extract and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.

  2. Step 2

    Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium until steam rises, ~2 minutes. Do not boil.

  3. Step 3

    Pour hot milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon. Top with remaining foam.

  4. Step 4

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • espresso machine or coffee maker
  • tall mug or latte glass
  • small saucepan
  • spoon

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