Oat Milk Honey Latte
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This creamy Oat Milk Honey Latte is a simple, 3 ingredient, homemade gourmet hot coffee that will save you money and time at the coffee shop. Learn how to make it with regular coffee or espresso, plus get tips on how to froth your milk with no special tools.
If there is one indulgence I have a hard time refusing, it’s a hot latte on a chilly morning. They add up FAST, especially when you’re a fan of the alternative milks like I am. Good news is that making your favorites at home is actually pretty simple. I love my classic maple latte, and this new oat milk honey latte is a real contender for my favorite this fall.
It’s very simple to make, requiring only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of your time. I’ve shared the tools I like to use, but also lots of tips for how to make a latte with just basic kitchen supplies and regular coffee. It’s quicker and cheaper than your morning coffee shop stop, and it’s delicious!
Recipe Highlights
- It requires only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
- Has the flavor of a fancy coffee, but at a fraction of the cost.
- Easy to customize with spices and sweetness.
Ingredients & Substitutions
One thing I LOVE about making my lattes at home is controlling the level of sweetness. Add more honey for a sweeter latte, more cinnamon for a spicier, warm drink, or reduce both for a more classic latte flavor.
- Oat milk – I prefer an ‘extra creamy’ or ‘barista’ option if I can find it. Chobani is my #1 favorite!
- This can technically be made with any type of milk – dairy or nondairy! Different milks will affect flavor.
- Honey – Pure local honey is best, but you can use alternative liquid sweeteners. Agave, corn syrup, simple syrup, or maple syrup are good options.
- Coffee – If you have an espresso maker, you’ll need one shot (1 ounce) per serving. If not, make a double strong pot of coffee and use just 3 ounces per serving.
- Cinnamon stick, optional – I like to put a cinnamon stick in the oat milk while I heat it. It infuses the coffee with a subtle cinnamon flavor.
- Alternative spices like nutmeg or clove are also great. You can use whole spices in the milk, or just a measly 1/8 teaspoon ground spices per 2 servings (a pinch for a single cup) works too.
Step by Step Instructions
Making a latte at home is easier than you think. Here are some of the tool combos you can use to make it.
- Espresso machine with milk frother attachment and heat safe cup for milk.
- Stovetop moka pot, handheld milk frother, and microwave-safe liquid measuring cup. (My Fave Method!)
- A mason jar with lid, and a coffee maker!
Step 1 – Make Espresso and Heat Milk
Make enough espresso for the amount of servings you want. For a single serving,, you’ll need one shot of espresso. For a travel cup or a large strong coffee, I make a double serving for just myself.
If using regular coffee, brew a double-strength small pot. You’ll want to use 3-4 ounces of coffee.
Combine the milk, honey, and any spices in a heat-safe cup or mason jar and microwave until steaming hot. Time varies based on microwave strength.
Step 2 – Get it Frothy and Foamy
Use your espresso machine milk attachment or the handheld milk frother to foam the milk. For a mason jar, place the lid on hand tight and shake like crazy. The harder you shake, the more foam you get.
Pro Tip – Higher fat milks foam better! Extra creamy oat milk is my go to for lattes, but whole milk or half and half are the best for foamy alternatives. Almond milk and other low fat options will likely have less foam, or any foam will subside quickly.
Step 3 – Combine and enjoy
Pour your espresso or double-strength coffee into a coffee cup. Use a spoon to hold back the foam, and gently pour the hot honey milk into the espresso. Spoon the foam on top and enjoy.
FAQs
The creaminess of oat milk, especially with the barista or extra creamy varieties, makes an excellent alternative to dairy milk in lattes.
Yes, non-dairy milk can be frothed, but higher fat content is helpful. Use a barista blend or extra creamy option to help make better, longer-lasting foam.
High-fat milk, such as whole milk and half and half, is the best for long-lasting, creamy foam. However, non-dairy alternatives like oat milk and soy milk are great choices, too.
Yes! Swap the honey out for maple syrup, corn syrup, or agave nectar to make an oat milk latte vegan.
With your oat milk honey latte in hand, whether it’s at the breakfast table with a slice of pumpkin streusel coffee cake, or on the go with a baked chocolate donut, your morning is bound to be a tasty one. Enjoy your drink and the extra money in your pocket!
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Oat Milk Honey Latte
Equipment
- *See Notes
Ingredients
- 1 ounce espresso *see notes
- 1/2 cup oat milk extra creamy, or barista blend preferred
- 1 tablespoon honey *see notes
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
Instructions
- Brew espresso
- Combine milk, honey, and cinnamon stick if using in a microwave safe liquid measuring cup. Heat until steaming.
- Use a milk frother and foam the milk. Or, place in a mason jar and seal, then shake until foamy.
- Pour milk into espresso. Use a spoon to hold back foam then spoon it on top.
Notes
Nutrition
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Nutrition information and cooking times are provided as a best estimate. Values may vary based upon ingredients and equipment.
