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Milo Dinosaur Latte

Iced chocolate malt drink topped with a thick float of extra Milo powder, a Singaporean hawker classic that has been trending as a cafe-style latte hack.

5 minEasyServes 1260 cal/serving

SingaporeanNon-Alcoholic DrinkNo-CookVegetarianEgg-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Milo chocolate malt powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp Milo powder (for topping)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a tall glass, stir 4 tbsp Milo chocolate malt powder with 1/4 cup hot water until it forms a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk until dissolved.

  3. 3

    Fill the glass with 2 cups ice cubes, then pour in 1 cup cold milk and stir gently.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle 2 tbsp Milo powder (for topping) thickly over the surface so it floats on top without stirring it in, and serve with a straw.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Milo Dinosaur Latte?

The entry for Milo Dinosaur Latte calls for 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Milo Dinosaur Latte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Milo Dinosaur Latte is 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup cold milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Milo Dinosaur Latte vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup cold milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Milo Dinosaur Latte?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 260 calories, with 6 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 95 mg sodium.

Can I batch Milo Dinosaur Latte for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the Milo drops from 4 tbsp to 2 tbsp; doubled, it is 8 tbsp. 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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