Banana Bread Latte (Hot or Iced)
A cozy banana-bread-flavored latte that blends mashed ripe banana with milk, brown sugar, spices, and your coffee—perfect hot or iced.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Ingredients
Banana Bread Syrup
- 1 very ripe banana mashed banana (browner = more flavor)
- milk of choice (enough to thin and flavor)
- brown sugar (to taste, for sweetness)
- vanilla (a drop)
- cinnamon (a pinch)
- nutmeg (optional, if you’re feeling it)
Latte
- 1–2 shots espresso (or strong brewed coffee)
- ice (for iced version)
- whipped cream (optional topping)
Instructions
- Mash a very ripe banana (browner is better), then combine it in a saucepan with milk, brown sugar, a drop of vanilla, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg. Heat until thick and dreamy.
- Strain the mixture if you prefer a smooth texture.
- Pour the hot banana-milk syrup over a shot or two of espresso (or strong brewed coffee).
- For iced version, let cool, pour over ice and coffee.
- Top with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Experiment to find your perfect balance—tweak banana ripeness, sweetness, or spices; iced or hot, it’s comfort in a mug!