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    Home » DIY Recipes » Drinks

    DIY Vanilla Maple Latte (+ 8 More Festive Drink Ideas)

    Published: Oct 10, 2014 · Modified: Sep 26, 2019 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 17 Comments

    There's nothing quite like a steaming hot latte on a crisp Fall morning, am I right? I've recently started a plan to cut out all white sugar and white flour from my diet - basically the processed stuff. I LOVE my coffees in the morning, and I especially love lattes. Last week, I discovered a way to make a delicious, festive tasting latte with all natural ingredients (maple syrup, pure vanilla and milk) and it's so good! I've been drinking a DIY vanilla maple latte every day now, and it's such a treat. (Scroll down to the bottom of this post for more delicious drink ideas from my Canadian blogging friends!)

    DIY Vanilla Maple Latte with all natural ingredients!

    I use simple tools like my Keurig, my microwave and my handheld battery-powered milk whisk. I swear, this drink tastes just as good as one you'd find at a coffee shop and it's a lot less expensive!

    DIY Vanilla Maple Latte with all natural ingredients!

    Imagine enjoying this lovely little latte as part of breakfast in bed along with a batch of freshly made apple maple oat muffins? I did.

    DIY Vanilla Maple Latte with all natural ingredients!

    And then I woke up from my dream and remembered that I have three lovely (but crazy-busy) little girlies that I'm chasing around the house! Maybe one day I'll be able to enjoy breakfast in bed with books again. (However, I am enjoying the gorgeous linen duvet that Taylor Linens sent me to try - it's so luxurious and beautiful.)

    Here's how I made my Vanilla Maple Latte:

    Make a DIY Vanilla Maple Latte with all natural ingredients.

    1. In a mason jar (or another glass container), mix one part water with one part pure maple syrup. Add pure vanilla extract to taste. I mix 1 cup water with 1 cup syrup and add 2 teaspoon vanilla. Bonus: You can store this syrup in the fridge and use it later!
    2. Brew a nice strong ½ coffee cup of espresso. I use my Keurig 2.0.
    3. In a measuring cup or another glass container, pour in ½ cup milk. Add some of the DIY vanilla maple syrup to taste (I usually use about a tablespoon's worth). Mix and microwave for a minute.
    4. Whisk the milk with a handheld battery operated milk whisk.
    5. Pour the milk into the coffee, retaining the foam with a spoon. Spoon the remaining foam on top and enjoy!

    DIY Vanilla Maple Latte with all natural ingredients!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shauna

      October 10, 2014 at 7:16 am

      I'm with you on the white sugar and flour thing, but sometimes it's hard to go 100%, right? This sounds like a good alternative! I remember back in the day when I'd drink a caramel machiatto, and now the thought of it makes me feel sick. Used to things that are much less sweet now, for sure. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        October 20, 2014 at 8:39 pm

        It's really hard! I do still eat a lot of natural sweeteners to help satisfy my sugar cravings. 🙂 Thanks for popping by!

        Reply
    2. Virginia Fynes

      October 10, 2014 at 7:28 am

      mmmm... that looks so yummy, making one right away!

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        October 20, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks Virigina! I have one almost every morning!

        Reply
    3. Michelle | Coach + Writer

      October 10, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Yum! I love maple syrup in my lattes! Just made one this morning 🙂 Great idea to make extra syrup and keep it in the fridge. I've been making it from scratch each time! That will definitely save time!

      Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        October 20, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks, Michelle! Yes - I love little tricks that can save a few minutes... especially in the morning!

        Reply
    4. Jo-Anna

      October 15, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      I've never had maple syrup in a drink before, but I think I'm missing out! I'm loving this recipe!

      Reply
      • Christina Dennis

        October 20, 2014 at 8:31 pm

        Thanks, Jo-Anna! It's so good. I love maple syrup in black coffee too!

        Reply
        • Kim

          November 11, 2017 at 8:24 am

          Where did you get the lid you have on the mason jar for your maple syrup? Thanks!

          Reply

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