Banana Bread Latte

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min.
Yield 1 latte
Test Kitchen Approved
We've seen some pretty amazing coffee flavor mashups over the years, but this viral banana bread latte may just be our favorite one yet.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large banana, mashed
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • LATTE:
  • Ice cubes
  • 4 tablespoons banana bread syrup
  • 2 ounces brewed espresso
  • 6 ounces 2% milk
  • COLD FOAM:
  • 1 tablespoon banana bread syrup
  • 2 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon, optional
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg, optional

Directions

  1. To make the banana bread syrup, in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine water, brown sugar, mashed banana, cinnamon stick and salt. Bring to a low simmer; cook until mixture has reduced and thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; discard the cinnamon stick. Transfer syrup to a high-powered blender and puree until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract; transfer to a Mason jar to cool.
  2. To make the latte, fill a tall glass with ice. Add banana bread syrup and espresso; stir. Add milk.
  3. To make the cold foam, place banana bread syrup and cream in a Mason jar. Use a milk frothing wand to froth 1-2 minutes or until mixture becomes foamy. Alternatively, seal the jar; shake vigorously until mixture becomes foamy. Pour foam over latte. Dust with cinnamon and nutmeg, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 latte: 491 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.

On the weekends, my husband and I love to make fun, coffeehouse-style drinks. This banana bread latte is a new favorite, with hints of brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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