Coconut Latte

Name: Coconut Latte
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 can full fat canned unsweetened coconut milk ((Roland Foods unsweetened coconut milk)); 1/2 cup water ((add more for a thinner consistency to the mixture if desired). ); 1.5 - 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 ounces espresso ((or strong brewed coffee) ); 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup ((to taste)); 3-4 ounces coconut milk mixture from above ((to taste)); ice for the glass; toasted coconut garnish ((optional))

This rich and creamy Coconut Milk Latte is the ultimate luxurious moment for your morning cup of coffee. This delicious latte is bursting with natural flavor from indulgent coconut milk, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Made with kitchen staples, this delightful coconut milk beverage is quick and easy to make in 5 minutes or less!

stunning whimsical scene of coconut lattes with a toasted coconut rim, surrounded by white stock flowers, fresh eucalyptus, and pink mums.

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This creamy coconut latte is made at a fraction of the cost of a local coffee shop, with all of the flavor and then some! Plus, it's easy to customize to make it just as sweet, creamy and spiced as you like.

Looking for more delicious coffee recipes? Try this sweet cream cold foam for cold brew, this rose latte, or this strawberry latte.

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❤️Why we love this recipe
🥥Ingredients
✨Substitutions & variations
🔪Prep work
📋Instructions
✨Tips & tricks
💭Frequently Asked Questions
More Recipes To Consider
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❤️Why we love this recipe

Made with wholesome, simple ingredients. Made with pantry staples like ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and canned coconut milk.
Suitable for multiple diet types. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It can be made sugar-free easily with a simple swap as well, making it naturally suited to many diets.
Quick and easy. You only need 5 minutes or less to make this delicious drink.
Can be made hot or cold. This cool drink is perfect for a hot spring or summer day, but it can also be served warm as well.
Rich & creamy flavor - Roland Foods unsweetened coconut milk is packed with luscious flavor. It's well-emulsified, so it's the perfect base for this drink. It's decadent, full of rich coconut flavor, and exceptionally creamy.

coconut latte with roland foods canned coconut milk in the background, surrounded by whimsical white and pink flowers and eucalyptus.

🥥Ingredients

Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.

Unsweetened coconut milk - Roland Foods coconut milk is a great choice because it has a thicker, richer flavor than other leading brands of canned coconut milk.
Water - Used to thin the coconut milk mixture a bit.
Cinnamon - Optional.
Vanilla - We like to use vanilla bean paste for little flecks of vanilla bean in our drink, but it is a 1:1 substitute for vanilla extract.
Espresso - Or other strong brewed coffee, or even cold brew if you prefer.
Maple syrup
Ice cubes - For serving.
Toasted coconut flakes - Optional, for garnish. You can also use regular coconut flakes if you like.

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✨Substitutions & variations

Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.

Swap the sweetener. Any sweetener you prefer can be used in this drink, from brown sugar, coconut sugar, white sugar, honey, or agave. We recommend combining the sweetener with the espresso when it's hot to help dissolve it, so the drink doesn't get grainy or chunky.
Sugar free & low carb friendly. This is an easy swap because Roland coconut milk has no added sugar. Swap the maple syrup with a sugar-free version, or your favorite sugar substitute.
No espresso machine. Not a problem. You can make some very strong brewed coffee via your preferred method. Both French press and pour-over work really great. Cold brew is also delicious in this drink.
Adjust flavor to taste. Feel free to add more or less vanilla extract or cinnamon, or even try mixing it up with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom, or almond or coconut extract.
Make it 'bulletproof'. You can add coconut oil for a bulletproof twist! If you're going to add coconut oil, make sure it's the liquid variety to ensure it doesn't solidify as it cools. Blend it together with the coconut milk to emulsify it completely.
Add a refreshing twist. Add a splash of coconut water for a refreshing, and earthy taste to the drink.
Enjoy it hot instead of cold. To make this drink hot, simply add the coconut milk, water, and cinnamon to a saucepan, and heat, stirring constantly until nice and warm. Off the heat, add in the vanilla extract. Feel free to froth the mixture in the blender or with a milk frother. Add to the coffee and maple syrup mixture, and enjoy.

🔪Prep work

If making your toasted coconut, place it on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes, tossing every 3 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. Set aside.
Pull a double shot of espresso, or prepare the coffee according to your method of choice.
Measure out all remaining ingredients.

📋Instructions

Combine maple syrup or sweetener of choice with the espresso or coffee. Stir until the sweetener dissolves. Set aside to cool before adding to coffee. (Image 1)

hand pouring maple syrup into espresso on a round wooden board, surrounded by various white and pink flowers plus fresh eucalyptus.

✨Pro Tip: Mixing the maple syrup or sweetener with the coffee while it's still hot will ensure it combines well. You will want to make sure it cools down before adding it to the drink if enjoyed it iced, however. Hot coffee will just melt the ice.

Next, add Roland coconut milk to a large beaker, (Image 2) followed by water to thin it out to your desired consistency. (Image 3)

pouring Roland coconut milk from the can into a beaker surrounded by flowers and eucalyptus.

pouring water into a beaker with coconut milk, surrounded by flowers and a jar of coconut milk in the background.

Add the cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract or paste to the beaker. (Image 4)

Using an immersion blender, blend until completely combined and beginning to foam. (Image 5)

overhead view of coconut milk in a large beaker surrounded by flowers on a wooden platter, with cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract inside the beaker with the coconut milk.

immersion blender blending up the coconut milk mixture in a large beaker surrounded by white and pink flowers and eucalyptus.

✨Pro Tip: This recipe can also be made in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, or in a regular blender. In the mason jar, you will need to combine all ingredients and shake vigorously for about 1 minute until the mixture is frothy and combined. In a blender, you can blend on low to medium speed until completely combined.

(Optional) Dip the tip of your glass into some maple syrup, then immediately into a bowl of shallow toasted coconut flakes around the rim. Press lightly to adhere. (Image 6)

Add ice to the glass, then add in the cooled espresso and maple syrup mixture. (Image 7)

pressing a glass with maple syrup around the rim into a bowl of toasted coconut to get the flakes to stick to the edge of the glass.

hand pouring coffee mixture into a glass with a toasted coconut rim and ice in the glass, surrounded by flowers and eucalyptus.

Lastly, add the coconut milk mixture, and stir to combine. (Images 8 & 9)

hand stirring coconut milk in a coffee glass with espresso, with a foamy top and espresso on the bottom.

iced coconut milk latte being stirred together in a coffee glass with a spoon.

Garnish with more toasted coconut flakes if desired, and enjoy right away!

very pretty whimsical scene of coconut iced lattes surrounded by flowers and eucalyptus on a round wooden board.

✨Tips & tricks

Sweeten to taste. If making this drink for the first time, add less maple syrup to start, and more as needed when serving if it's not sweet enough for your taste.
Use cold or room-temperature ingredients. Allow time for the espresso and maple syrup mixture to cool down, or you will just melt the ice in your drink.
Add more water to thin the coconut milk. If the coconut milk is too thick for your liking or becomes thicker as it sits in the fridge, add more water and blend again to thin it.
Use high-quality coffee. Make sure you enjoy the taste of the coffee you're adding. Since there are so few ingredients in this recipe, make them all count!
If you don't have an immersion blender, regular blender, or milk frother, you can use a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to mix up the coconut milk mixture. Be aware that the coconut milk mixture may separate in the fridge when using this method, and may need to be shook up again.

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💭Frequently Asked Questions

How to store the leftovers?

Store the leftover coconut milk mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.

We don't recommend mixing the coconut milk and espresso in advance with ice, as the ice will just melt and water the drink down.

If the mixture becomes too thick after being chilled, add water and stir to thin it to your desired consistency.

If the mixture separates in the fridge, simply shake it up again vigorously to combine, or re-blend it until smooth. (We have never had issues with Roland brand coconut milk separating, but we have with other brands).

Can I make this drink hot?

Yes! Combine coconut milk, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until nice and warm.

Once warm, remove from the heat, add in the vanilla extract. Feel free to froth the mixture in the blender or with a milk frother. Add to the coffee and maple syrup mixture, and enjoy!

Do I have to use canned coconut milk for this recipe?

Without canned coconut milk, it will hardly have a rich, creamy flavor! Using full fat coconut milk will impact the flavor greatly.

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