Brown Sugar Latte

Hello again Lone Goose Family, I am back again with another fun recipe! As you may already know, I have been on a latte adventure lately. Our previous recipe for a homemade sugar cookie latte is a holiday favorite that gains in popularity as the temperature drops. This time, I decided that I needed to provide a recipe that is good for the Thanksgiving & Christmas season and is also a great fit any time of the year. This Brown Sugar Latte is a sweet & tasty recipe that fits that description. I’m sure you are as excited as I am to make it, so let’s get started!

If you’re looking for the epitome of fall flavor, make sure to check out our Pumpkin Spice Latte later. It’s yet another way to warm you up on a cool autumn day!

Taste & Flavor

I am enjoying my brown sugar latte right now, so I will do my best to describe the flavor (as a non-expert). Lattes are my favorite caffeinated drink, and the bold and rich flavor of the espresso paired with the smooth and creamy milk forms the backbone of each cup. The brown sugar adds a natural caramel sweetness and the vanilla adds depth with its unmatched aroma. The bit of ground cinnamon and nutmeg add a festive and holiday flavor profile that gives the latte a familiar and comforting feel. Adding the optional whipped cream finished things off in a sweet creamy manner that keeps you coming back for more.

If you are looking for a latte with even more cinnamon flavor, check out our Cinnamon Dolce Latte Recipe.

Brown Sugar Latte | Full Recipe

I created this recipe with options that can fit many different preferences. This primary recipe is for a standard hot Brown Sugar Latte, but I also include options for a Vegan Brown Sugar Latte and an Iced Brown Sugar Latte below. This recipe makes one latte. If you need more, multiply the ingredients accordingly.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Milk (or non-dairy alternative)
• Double Shot of Espresso (or ½ cup of strongly brewed coffee)
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (If you like a sweeter latte, use 3 tbsp)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• Whipped Cream (optional)
• Dash of Ground Nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brew 2 shots of espresso, and add it into your chosen mug
2. Steam the milk with milk frother or small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
3. Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir until the brown sugar & cinnamon is fully dissolved into the milk.
4. Add the milk into the Chosen Mug with the espresso and stir together
5. Complete the latte by adding in the optional whipped cream and dash of ground nutmeg
6. Enjoy your Brown Sugar Latte

Nutrition Facts

This nutrition facts table includes approximate values based on the following assumptions. It includes skim milk as the 1st ingredient and does not include the optional whipped cream. Adding ¼ cup of regular whipped cream would add roughly 100 calories, using a low fat option would be around 40 calories.

Vegan Option

To make this recipe a vegan option is very simple. It only requires selecting a non-dairy option rather than dairy milk, and removing the optional whipped cream. Alternatives include oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk. I personally always recommend oat milk, because its flavor and consistency work best with

Iced Brown Sugar Latte

Are you looking to cool down? If the temperature outside is heating up, you may want to avoid a hot latte and opt for the iced version. While the ingredients are almost identical, the instructions do vary, so I wanted to create this Iced Brown Sugar Latte recipe separately to simplify and avoid confusion.

INGREDIENTS

• 1-1 ½ cups Ice
• 1 cup Milk (or non-dairy alternative)
• Double Shot of Espresso (or ½ cup of strongly brewed coffee)
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (If you like a sweeter latte, use 3 tbsp)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (check out our small batch Vanilla Extract)
• ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• Whipped Cream (optional)
• Dash of Ground Nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brew 2 shots of espresso and set it to the side (or place in the fridge) for a few minutes to let it cool.
2. Steam the milk with milk frother or small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
3. Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir until the brown sugar & cinnamon is fully dissolved into the milk.
4. Grab your Chosen Mug and fill with 1 – 1 ½ cups of ice
5. Add the cooled espresso (from Step #1) and milk mixture into your Chosen Mug
6. Complete the latte by adding in the optional whipped cream and dash of ground nutmeg
7. Enjoy your Brown Sugar Latte

The Best Brown Sugar Vanilla Syrup

I’m always surprised at how many people put money into the perfect espresso beans, but then they buy cheap low quality syrup. Our community features many free homemade syrup recipes that are excellent, but if you are in a hurry and looking for a delicious option, you need to check out our Premium Vanilla Syrup. We make this syrup in house with our Grade A Vanilla Beans, and you will be able to taste the difference. Try it out here.