This homemade banana bread latte recipe is a drink version of the tastiest treat, banana bread. It is made with a simple syrup that tastes just like banana bread. That simple syrup is added to strong coffee and some milk to create a yummy latte! The best part is it can be made hot or iced.
Banana Bread Latte Recipe
This homemade banana bread latte is simple to make and full of flavor. It is a great additon to your mornings or if you are in need of an afternoon pick me up. Made with a simple banana bread syrup, strongly brewed coffee, and your choice of milk.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Simple Syrup
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Bread Latte
- ½ cup strongly brewed coffee or two shots espresso
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 2 Tablespoons banana bread simple syrup
Instructions
- To a small saucepan, add in the ripen mashed banana, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, and the cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon.
- Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the syrup from the burner, add in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and allow to sit for 20 minutes for flavor development.
- After 20 minutes, remove the cinnamon stick and place the syrup into a blender. Blend until you have a smooth mixture. Optionally, run it through a fine mesh strainer as well. Set aside.
- To assemble your latte, to a glass jar add in a handful of ice.
- To the jar of ice, add in the strongly brewed coffee as well as the banana bread simple syrup and stir to combine.
- Finish it off with ¾ cup of your milk of choice.
- Give everything a stir and enjoy!
Notes
This latte can be made hot as well. See the step-by-step section on how to do that.
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A Cozy Note from the Kitchen
When I am feeling like I need a pick me up or just something to sip on throughout the day, I love a good latte.
A go to in our home has been a homemade lavender latte. Although sometimes I like to have something a little sweeter. When that is the case, I know I can rely on this banana bread latte.
Think treat in a cup. It is sweet yet you still get that coffee taste that you crave and gives you the "pick me up". I also love that when you make the simple syrup for this latte, it makes a good bit. That means you can enjoy this latte all week!
Let's make this homemade latte together!
Ingredients You'll Need
Banana - You will need an overripe banana for this recipe. Just like you would if you were making banana bread. Overripe bananas have enhanced sweetness.
Brown sugar - brown sugar helps to give it deep sweetness.
Water
Cinnamon stick - Another key in banana bread so it is a key in this latte.
Vanilla extract
Strongly brewed coffee
Milk - your favorite kind of milk to use in a latte will work great.
Ice - and lots of it if you're not making it hot!
Ingredient Swaps
Maple Syrup - If you would prefer a refined sugar free option or just don't have brown sugar on hand, give maple syrup a try for the simple syrup!
Ground Cinnamon - No cinnamon sticks? No problem! Add in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for 1 cinnamon stick.
Strongly Brewed Coffee - For those that have an espresso machine, two shots of espresso will match the ½ cup of strongly brewed coffee.
Tools You'll Need
Small saucepan
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Mug
Blender - I love this handheld immersion blender. It isn't bulky and makes for easy cleanup!
Coffee maker/espresso machine - My husband and I have loved our small and very user-friendly espresso machine as we started our homemade latte journey. It has been a fun addition to our home and morning coffee.
How to Make a Banana Bread Latte Step-by-Step
Step 1: Simple Syrup
To start, to a small saucepan, add in the ripen and mashed banana, brown sugar, water, and the cinnamon stick.
Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, turn down to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes to allow those flavors to develop and deepen. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Allow the syrup to sit for 20 minutes for more flavor development.
After the 20 minutes, remove the cinnamon stick and run the syrup through a blender to remove the banana chunks and get a smooth texture.
Optionally, run the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to get any fine chunks that may still be present.
Step 2: Assembly Hot
For a hot banana bread latte, add the strongly brewed coffee to a mug. Then, add in the banana bread simple syrup and stir to combine. Pour over hot frothed milk. Top with cinnamon and enjoy.
Step 3: Assembly Cold
For an iced banana bread latte, add lots of ice to a glass jar.
Then, add in the strongly brewed coffee and the simply syrup and stir to combine.
Top off with the milk and stir before enjoying!
Tips
- If you need to ripen your banana more, try putting it in the oven at 350 until it turns it black.
- If making an iced version, let your coffee cool a bit before adding to the ice. This will help create a less watered-down latte.
- To make the simple syrup an easy addition to your lattes, try adding it into a syrup dispenser.
Storing Banana Bread Simple Syrup
To store the simple syrup, allow it to cool completely before placing it in a sealable jar and sealing tightly. I love mason jars to hold things like this.
Once sealed tightly, this banana bread syrup can last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. Always give the syrup a stir before using it and check for signs of spoilage.
Why You'll Love This Latte Recipe
Simple - This latte recipe has no unique steps and is a simple one to follow. It is very beginner friendly.
Full of flavor - There is so much depth in that simple syrup that adds loads of flavor into the latte.
Long lasting - I love how the banana simple syrup can last up to 3 weeks. The bulk of the work gets done in 10 minutes and then you have a latte you can quickly whip up for 3 weeks!
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