This sweet hazelnut latte is delicious and perfect for anyone looking for a warm coffee drink that is easy to make at home. This latte is made with milk, espresso and hazelnut syrup.
About the Recipe
The hazelnut flavor combined with the rich and creamy taste of a latte creates a very satisfying and flavorful drink. This latte not only tastes amazing, but the smell of the hazelnuts and freshly brewed espresso is very enticing as well.
This comforting and cozy coffee drink is perfect in the morning to start your day, when it's chilly and you need some warming up, anytime you need a little extra energy throughout the day, or as an extra special treat.
If you are looking for more latte recipes, check out our: Mocha Latte, Spanish Latte, and Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Delicious - This hazelnut latte recipe makes the best sweet and flavorful coffee drink. The nutty flavor of the hazelnut syrup, the rich freshly brewed espresso and the creamy warm milk make the best combination! You are going to find yourself making this drink often because it is just so good!
Approachable - Lattes can easily be made at home and can be done quite easily. There are just a few simple ingredients and only a couple of steps. The hazelnut flavoring is combined with the milk and then poured over the espresso in a glass. Very simple!
Save money - If you regularly like to enjoy a coffee drink from your favorite coffee shop, you will be pleased to know that making a homemade version can cost a fraction of the price. You will love the extra money in your pocket at the end of each week!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this easy recipe:
- Milk: You can use your favorite milk of choice.
- Hazelnut syrup
- Espresso: You will need two ounces of espresso for this drink.
- Whipped cream
Directions
Let's make this hot drink together!
Step 1: Steam the milk or heat it in a small saucepan over medium until warmed.
Step 2: Add the hazelnut syrup to the milk and stir to combine.
Step 3: Pour the hot espresso in a glass and top with the warmed milk mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Top with whipped cream and more hazelnut syrup, if desired.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Here are some expert tips to make this simple hazelnut latte:
Use a frother - If you want your latte to have the signature frothy milk, you can use a milk frother after you have added the hazelnut syrup to the warmed milk. Pour your espresso in a mug and add the frothed milk on top. This makes your drink seem even fancier!
Make it a cocktail - Turn this into a cocktail by adding the ingredients and a shot of vodka to a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Enjoy!
Make it cold - If you prefer an iced hazelnut latte, prepare this recipe with cold brew or iced coffee and cold milk. If you want your milk to be frothy but cold, shake it in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid with the hazelnut syrup before adding the coffee.
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this coffee drink. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
Saucepan - You will use a small saucepan to heat the milk.
Coffee mug - A great coffee mug makes all the difference. I like these and think they would be perfect for this recipe.
Espresso Maker - This is the espresso maker that we have and we love it! Another great option is a moka pot!
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this latte recipe.
Milk - Feel free to use any milk or milk substitute for this recipe. Some great options would be oat milk, coconut milk or almond milk.
Espresso - If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can just use freshly brewed coffee. Since you are combining it with milk, you could make it extra strong so you don’t lose that strong coffee flavor!
Sweetness - If you prefer your coffee drink to be sweet, sweeten it up with some sugar or additional hazelnut syrup. Adding vanilla syrup would be delicious too!
What To Serve With
Here are some recipes to serve alongside this coffee drink:
Protein Blueberry Oat Bars - A perfect breakfast made with peanut butter, protein powder, blueberries, and oats. It is low carb and full of protein!
Pomegranate Poached Pears - Beautiful, delicious, and so easy to make! With only six ingredients, this decadent dessert will wow your guests.
Gooey Bourbon Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - Soft, chewy, and full of melty chocolate chips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. An espresso machine is not essential for this recipe. You can substitute coffee for the espresso and it will be just as good!
Espresso is just coffee ground and prepared in a certain way. It is typically ground finer than coffee which makes it thicker. It aslo has a more intense coffee flavor.
A latte is a coffee drink that consists of 1 or 2 shots of espresso and steamed milk. Traditionally it gets a thin layer of frothed milk on the very top, but in this recipe it gets whipped cream as the top layer!
Recipe Storage and Reheating
This hazelnut latte is going to be best when made fresh and consumed right away. Here are storage and reheating instructions, if needed.
Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container and reheat as instructed below.
Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
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Hazelnut Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk steamed
- 2 teaspoons hazelnut syrup plus more for serving
- 2 oz espresso
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Steam milk or heat in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Pour espresso in a glass. Stir in hazelnut syrup, Top with milk and stir.
- Top with whipped cream and more hazelnut syrup, if desired.
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