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!)
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!
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.
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:
- 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!
- Brew a nice strong ½ coffee cup of espresso. I use my Keurig 2.0.
- 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.
- Whisk the milk with a handheld battery operated milk whisk.
- Pour the milk into the coffee, retaining the foam with a spoon. Spoon the remaining foam on top and enjoy!
Ready for more yummy drink ideas from my fellow blogging friends?
Vanilla Maple Latte from The DIY Mommy
Spiced Tea Recipe from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Steamer from Satori Design For Living
Apple Cider Punch from Fynes Designs
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate from The Sweetest Digs
Autumn Chill Chai-Tea-Ni Martini from The Happy Housie
Chocolate Orange Martini from Suburble
Shauna
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 🙂
Christina Dennis
It's really hard! I do still eat a lot of natural sweeteners to help satisfy my sugar cravings. 🙂 Thanks for popping by!
Virginia Fynes
mmmm... that looks so yummy, making one right away!
Christina Dennis
Thanks Virigina! I have one almost every morning!
Michelle | Coach + Writer
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!
Christina Dennis
Thanks, Michelle! Yes - I love little tricks that can save a few minutes... especially in the morning!
Jo-Anna
I've never had maple syrup in a drink before, but I think I'm missing out! I'm loving this recipe!
Christina Dennis
Thanks, Jo-Anna! It's so good. I love maple syrup in black coffee too!
Kim
Where did you get the lid you have on the mason jar for your maple syrup? Thanks!