Description
A healthy, naturally sweetened coffee drink made with banana, almond milk, and cinnamon. Dairy-free and easy to make hot or iced!
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe banana (fresh for hot latte; frozen for cold latte)
- 4 ounces dairy-free milk or creamer (plain or vanilla) - *Higher fat equals creamier the latte.
- 8 to 10 ounces freshly brewed bold coffee or 2-3 ounces bold espresso diluted with 4 to 6 ounces hot water (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional Boosters- 1 scoop collagen or protein powder (see notes for best types)
- Optional Sweeteners - maple syrup, honey, etc. to taste.
See blog post for additional flavors & variations.
Instructions
See notes for iced latte version.
- Add the dairy-free milk or creamer, banana, and cinnamon to a high-speed blender. Add any additional sweeteners or protein, if desired. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If your blender isn’t very powerful, strain the mixture to remove any banana bits for a silky texture.
- For a hot latte: Pour brewed coffee or diluted espresso into a tall, heat proof mug or glass.
- Gently warm the banana milk on the stove over low heat (do not boil), then pour it over the coffee. Taste and adjust to desired sweetness.
- For extra froth, finish with a milk frother after combining. Stir well and enjoy
Notes
This latte recipe is the base version—naturally sweetened with banana. If you’d like it a bit sweeter, stir in maple syrup, honey, agave, or your preferred sweetener to taste.
Texture Tip- Heat the banana milk slowly on low heat. High heat can cause separation or a grainy texture.
To make a cold/iced banana latte: Use chilled or frozen banana to blend with the milk. Use a dark cold brew or chill the diluted espresso. Pour the cold coffee or espresso into a tall glass, add just a little ice (if desired) and pour the creamy banana milk over the coffee. Optional– Blend everything together if you prefer a frosty, shake-like drink.
Make it Protein coffee: Blend protein with banana + milk first, then gently heat before adding to coffee. Keep under 160°F to prevent curdling or separation. Collagen or whey isolate dissolve smoothly. Plant-based protein powders work too but may need extra blending to avoid grainy texture.
Nutrition (with Protein Powder)- Based on 1 scoop whey isolate: 200 calories, 2 g fat, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 19 g protein.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: n/a
- Category: drink
- Method: blend
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana latte using almond milk
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 9.9 g
- Sodium: 98.7 mg
- Fat: 1.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.3 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
