Vanilla Mocha Latte

Sep 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Beverage Drinks beverages Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

This latte balances espresso, steamed milk, and vanilla without turning the drink overly sweet. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works.

Prep 8 min

Cook —

Total 8 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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serving

2.0 shots (60.0 ml)fresh espresso
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 tbsp (12.0 g)granulated sugar or simple syrup
¾ tsp (3.75 ml)VanillaGoods vanilla extract
1.0 tbsp (5.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder

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Instructions

Brew the espresso. In a large mug, stir the cocoa powder and sugar with about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the hot espresso until a smooth paste forms, then stir in the remaining espresso and vanilla. The cocoa mixture should look smooth and glossy before the remaining espresso is added.
Steam the milk until it reaches about 150°F to 155°F (65°C to 68°C), creating a fine, glossy foam. The pitcher should feel hot but the milk should not smell cooked.
Pour the steamed milk into the espresso, holding back the foam at first, then spoon or pour the foam over the top. Serve immediately while the milk is silky and the espresso is aromatic.

Tips

Vanilla bean paste swaps 1:1 for the extract and adds visible vanilla seeds; for a whole bean, use the seeds of 1 bean in place of 2 teaspoons of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla mocha latte?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep. It makes 1 serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Vanilla bean paste swaps 1:1 for the extract and adds visible vanilla seeds; for a whole bean, use the seeds of 1 bean in place of 2 teaspoons of extract.

This latte balances espresso, steamed milk, and vanilla without turning the drink overly sweet. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

298 Calories / serving

10.2g Fat

32.4g Carbs

16.9g Protein

25.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~298 cal · 10g fat · 32g carbs · 17g 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 · 298 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 56 min·3.3 mi·~6550 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 40 min·2.0 mi·~4000 steps
Moderate cycling 30 min·6.0 mi
Swimming laps 42 min
Jogging 29 min·2.4 mi·~4650 steps
Stair climbing 28 min·~2500 steps
Dancing 48 min
Bodyweight circuit training 30 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 69 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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