Vanilla Almond Milk Latte
Enjoy this delicious vegan almond milk latte hot or cold in the morning! You'll love this sugar-free, plant-based beverage made from only healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Almond Milk Creamer
- 1 cup almonds soaked (140 g)
- 2 cups water 480 ml
- 2-3 dry pitted dates chopped
- 1 vanilla bean seeds only
- Pinch of salt
Hot Almond Latte
- 2 cups almond milk creamer 480 ml
- 2 espresso shots
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
- ¼ tsp cardamom optional
Iced Almond Milk Coffee
- 2 cups almond milk creamer 480 ml
- 2 espresso shots chilled
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 5-6 ice cubes
Instructions
Homemade Almond Milk Creamer
- Add the almonds, dates and water into a lidded jar and soak overnight. Choose either 2 or 3 dates, depending on the desired sweetness.
- When you’re ready to make your almond milk creamer, drain the soaked almonds and dates. Then transfer them into the blender and add the vanilla, water and salt. Process to obtain a creamy, dense mixture.
- Use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth to separate the pulp from the liquid – don’t throw away the almond pulp as you can use it for cookies or vegan cheesecake.
Hot Almond Vanilla Latte
- Pour the almond milk creamer into a small pot and warm it up over low heat. Alternatively, you can use your microwave.
- Now, place the warm almond milk into your blender and blend on medium speed for around 15 seconds to obtain a frothy, creamy consistency.
- Pour into glasses or cups, add the espresso shots and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and cardamom for a cozy touch.
Iced Almond Milk Coffee
- Add all of the ingredients into the blender and blend for at least 10 seconds to obtain an ice-cold creamy liquid.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately!
Notes
- Use blanched almonds for the best texture of your dairy-free creamer.
- For a stronger almond latte, use 4 shots of espresso instead of 2.
- If you don’t have a high-speed blender to make your iced almond milk coffee, simply pour your almond creamer and chilled espresso over some ice cubes in a glass and call it a day.
- If you cannot find vanilla beans, you can use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g