A hot espresso drink with steamed milk, pure vanilla extract, and a blend of warming spices for a cozy winter flavor.
Spiced Vanilla Latte
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A hot espresso drink with steamed milk, pure vanilla extract, and a blend of warming spices for a cozy winter flavor.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- 18.0 g (18.0 g)finely ground espresso
- 36.0 g (36.0 g)espresso yield
- ½ fl oz (15.0 ml)vanilla syrup
- 8.0 fl oz (240.0 ml)whole milk
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp (0.25 g)ground nutmeg
- 0.062 tsp (0.1 g)ground cloves
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Instructions
- Extract espresso into a 12 oz cup.
- Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves to the espresso and stir well.
- Stir in vanilla syrup until dissolved.
- Steam whole milk to 140–150°F (60–66°C) with fine microfoam, pour over espresso and spices, and serve.
Tips
- Use pure vanilla extract or vanilla syrup depending on availability. Adjust the spice amounts to taste for a milder or stronger spiced flavor.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make spiced vanilla latte?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make spiced vanilla latte ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
How do I make spiced vanilla latte dairy-free?
Use oat or almond milk in place of dairy milk, and dairy-free ice cream, yogurt or whipped topping where the recipe calls for them. Check packaged toppings and sauces for milk.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
200
Calories / serving
8.2g
Fat
24.6g
Carbs
8.0g
Protein
24.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~200 cal · 8g fat · 25g carbs · 8g protein · 25g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 200 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 38 min·2.2 mi·~4450 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 27 min·1.4 mi·~2700 steps
- Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
- Swimming laps 28 min
- Jogging 20 min·1.7 mi·~3200 steps
- Stair climbing 18 min·~1600 steps
- Dancing 33 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 46 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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