Description
The Banana Bread Latte blends the cozy flavors of banana, cinnamon, and maple into a creamy, coffee‑shop style drink that tastes like dessert in a cup.
Ingredients
- Homemade Banana Syrup:
- 1½ medium ripe bananas, sliced
- ¾ cup brown sugar substitute (e.g., Swerve®)
- ¼ cup sugar‑free maple‑flavored syrup (e.g., Pyure®)
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon banana extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Latte:
- ½ cup hot coffee
- ½ cup hot milk
- 3 tablespoons homemade banana syrup (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon banana extract
- Banana Cream Foam:
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon homemade banana syrup
- Caramelized Bananas:
- 2 teaspoons butter
- ½ medium banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar‑free maple‑flavored syrup
Instructions
- Make the banana syrup: In a saucepan over medium‑low heat, combine sliced bananas, brown sugar substitute, and sugar‑free maple syrup until the sweetener melts.
- Add water, bring to a boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in salt, cinnamon, and extracts. Blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Make the banana cream foam: In a small glass, mix heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of banana syrup, then froth until thick and creamy.
- Caramelize the bananas: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the sugar‑free maple syrup and banana slices. Cook for 3–5 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- Assemble the latte: Pour hot coffee into a mug. Stir in the banana syrup and banana extract, then pour in hot milk and mix gently. Top with the banana cream foam and caramelized banana slices.
Notes
- You can store leftover banana syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; warm before using.
- To simplify, skip the banana cream foam or caramelized bananas — the latte base still delivers banana bread vibes.
- Swap milk for almond, oat, or another plant‑based alternative to make the latte dairy‑free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop & Assembly
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: ≈250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
