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Banana Bread Latte

A rich banana bread flavored syrup, simmered from ripe banana, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, stirred into espresso and steamed milk for a cozy latte served hot or over ice.

15 minEasyServes 2260 cal/serving

AmericanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 banana ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 shots espresso, freshly pulled
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk, steamed
  • as needed ice (for iced version)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 banana mashed ripe banana, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring and mashing the banana, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until syrupy and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a jar, pressing to extract the liquid; discard the solids. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Brew 2 shots freshly pulled espresso.

  4. 4

    For a hot latte, steam 1 1/2 cups steamed whole milk until frothy; for an iced latte, fill a glass with as needed ice (for iced version) instead.

  5. 5

    Spoon the banana syrup into a mug or glass, pour in the espresso, then top with the steamed milk, or pour the milk over the ice for the iced version, and stir gently to combine.

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Questions

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Banana Bread Latte?

The entry for Banana Bread Latte calls for 1/4 cup brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Banana Bread Latte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Banana Bread Latte is 1 1/2 cups whole milk, steamed. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Banana Bread Latte vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 1/2 cups whole milk, steamed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Banana Bread Latte?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 260 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Banana Bread Latte for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the banana drops from 1 banana to 1/2 banana; doubled, it is 2 bananas. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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