Latte with Banana Cream Cold Foam

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because it is easy to customize with different syrups and milk options. I can make it hot or iced, and the banana cream cold foam makes it taste creamy, sweet, and special without much extra work.

Ingredients

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For the latte:

½–1 tablespoon syrup or flavoring
2 shots espresso, about 2 ounces total
6–8 ounces milk
Ice, for an iced latte

For the banana cream cold foam:

¼ cup heavy cream or milk of choice
1–2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon banana syrup or mashed ripe banana
½ teaspoon vanilla syrup or vanilla extract
Sweetener, to taste

Optional toppings:

Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Finishing sugar
Whipped cream

Directions

I add the syrup or flavoring to the bottom of a cup.

I brew 2 shots of espresso and pour them over the syrup.

I stir everything together until the flavoring is mixed in.

I add cold milk for an iced latte, or warm steamed milk for a hot latte.

For an iced latte, I add ice.

I blend or froth the banana cream cold foam ingredients until thick and creamy.

I spoon the banana cream cold foam over the latte and finish with any toppings I like.

Servings and timing

This recipe makes 1 latte.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Total time: 7 minutes

Variations

I like using caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, pistachio, gingerbread, pumpkin spice, or peppermint mocha syrup for different latte flavors.

I also switch the milk depending on what I have, including whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.

For a stronger latte, I use less milk. For a lighter drink, I add more milk.

Storage/Reheating

I like this latte best fresh, especially when it has cold foam on top.

If I need to store it, I keep the latte without the foam in the fridge for up to 1 day. I add fresh banana cream cold foam right before serving.

For a hot latte, I gently reheat the milk and espresso mixture on the stove or in the microwave, then add fresh foam after warming.

FAQs

Can I make this latte without espresso?

I can use strong brewed coffee instead of espresso, but the flavor will be lighter.

Can I make the banana cream cold foam without heavy cream?

I can use milk or a dairy-free milk, but the foam may be thinner.

Can I make this recipe iced?

I love making it iced by using cold milk, adding ice, and topping it with banana cream cold foam.

Can I use real banana instead of banana syrup?

I can use a small amount of mashed ripe banana, but I blend it well so the foam stays smooth.

How sweet is this latte?

I can control the sweetness by using more or less syrup and sweetener.

Conclusion

I love this latte with banana cream cold foam because it is simple, creamy, and easy to make at home. I can keep the basic latte formula the same and change the flavor anytime I want.