An easy recipe to make cafe drinks at home, for a little indulgence in your day. Enjoy this Caramel Latte Recipe Without a Machine!

Homemade Caramel Latte Recipe

Looks tasty, right? I whipped that beverage together quicker than you can read this post… betcha betcha.

I’ve been taking a good hard look at our budget this month. It’s not that I necessarily want to cut back on spending; but rather, I’m making a point in 2019 to know exactly where our money is going. Case in point: my beloved latte. I love to grab one on the go because it feels more indulgent than a basic cup of coffee. Choosing a flavor, feeling the warm paper cup in your hands, the first sip of foamy milk. It’s the BEST.

But let’s be honest, there’s other stuff I’d rather spend my money on. The multitude of growing kid expenses (Irish dance lessons? Another birthday party invite? You outgrew your jeans already?!), saving for future kid expenses, or maybe even something special for myself. Don’t laugh, it could happen.

So I found a way to enjoy cafe-style lattes (and even make coffee more special) from home. Saves time, money, and tastes just as delicious, I promise. Check out this Homemade Caramel Latte:

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE A HOMEMADE CARAMEL LATTE:

HOW TO MAKE A CARAMEL LATTE AT HOME: (Tip! You need this tool.)

1. Pour coffee into cup, allowing about an inch on the top for froth. If you use these insulated, stackable latte cups you can take them along for school drop off and have a fighting chance to actually drink hot coffee!
2. Stir in caramel syrup until it dissolves.
3. Pour milk into frothing pitcher & froth up with a handheld milk frother. See notes below!
4. Dollop froth onto coffee with a spoon, completely covering the top.
5. Add caramel drizzle and dash of cinnamon.
6. Enjoy!

Oh and the best part? NO ESPRESSO MAKER. I mean, you could use one, but just easier to go without. I just use straight coffee, strongly brewed. Either way, brew it up and flavor it as you like. My preference is caramel syrup. Just like the caramel latte my cafe makes.

There are a couple things to have on hand to make these lattes very easily at home. Just whip out a frothing pitcher and a handheld milk frother, and froth up the milk.

This pitcher is perfect for this job. I can make just the right amount of froth for a couple of lattes, since it has a 20 ounce capacity. The pour spout makes it easy to separate the froth from the liquid, and certified stainless steel means it will never rust. I am not interested in polishing any more dishes, so I’m thrilled that I can just pop it into the dishwasher.

And just look at that froth guys. This is not going to make your typical cup of coffee.

Add dollops of froth to the top of your flavored coffee or espresso, and drizzle with more syrup. I can’t get enough of caramel syrup and a dash of cinnamon. Heavenly.

frequently asked questions

What is in a caramel latte from Starbucks?

The components of a hot latte are espresso, steamed milk, flavored syrup and milk foam. Starbucks baristas use 2% low fat milk unless the customer requests something else.

Does a caramel latte have coffee in it?

A latte is usually made with espresso but you can easily substitute coffee.

Is a latte stronger than coffee?

They actually have about the same amount of caffeine but espresso has a bolder taste to it than regular coffee.

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