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Coconut Pandan Iced Latte

A Southeast Asian-inspired iced latte made with a homemade pandan syrup and creamy coconut milk poured over strong espresso or cold brew. The earthy, floral pandan perfectly balances the rich coffee.

20 minMediumServes 2130 cal/serving

Southeast AsianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 fresh or frozen pandan leaves (found at Asian grocery stores), tied in a knot
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 shots espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, shaken well
  • as needed ice cubes
  • pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the pandan syrup: combine 1/4 cup white granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 4 tied in a knot fresh or frozen pandan leaves (found at Asian grocery stores) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool completely, then discard the pandan leaves. The syrup should be pale green and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Brew 2 shots espresso or strong brewed coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature, or use cold brew concentrate.

  3. 3

    Stir a pinch fine sea salt into the 1/2 cup shaken well full-fat coconut milk; this heightens the sweetness.

  4. 4

    Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.

  5. 5

    Pour equal amounts of espresso or strong brewed coffee over the ice in each glass, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of pandan syrup to each glass and stir briefly.

  6. 6

    Gently pour full-fat coconut milk over the back of a spoon so it floats on top for a layered effect. Serve with a straw and stir before drinking.

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Questions

What can I use instead of pandan in Coconut Pandan Iced Latte?

The entry for Coconut Pandan Iced Latte calls for 4 fresh or frozen pandan leaves (found at Asian grocery stores), tied in a knot. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

Is Coconut Pandan Iced Latte low-carb?

A serving of Coconut Pandan Iced Latte carries 14 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many calories are in Coconut Pandan Iced Latte?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 130 calories, with 2 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Coconut Pandan Iced Latte for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the pandan leaves drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. 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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