Cozy Winter Lattes (Printable)

Warm spiced lattes with cinnamon and nutmeg, maple-sweetened and topped with frothy milk for cozy winter sipping.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups whole milk or plant-based alternative

02 - 2 shots (about ⅔ cup) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee

03 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

05 - 1 pinch ground cloves

06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste

07 - Whipped cream, to taste

08 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for dusting

09 - Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

01 - In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Whisk occasionally to prevent scorching.

02 - Stir the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sweetener into the warmed milk. Whisk vigorously to blend thoroughly and create a light froth.

03 - Prepare the espresso or strong coffee using an espresso machine or coffee maker.

04 - Pour one shot of espresso into each serving mug.

05 - Slowly pour the spiced steamed milk over the espresso in each mug, allowing the layers to blend naturally.

06 - Top with whipped cream if desired, dust with additional cinnamon or nutmeg, and garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick.

07 - Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.

01 -

The spice blend makes your whole kitchen smell like a candle shop without lighting a single candle.
It takes the same amount of time as standing in line at a coffee shop but costs a fraction and tastes better.
You probably already have every ingredient sitting in your pantry right now.

02 -

If the milk boils even slightly it will develop a skin on top that no amount of whisking can fix, so watch it like a hawk.
Adding the spices before heating rather than after lets them bloom in the warm milk and the flavor difference is enormous.

03 -

Oat milk froths better than any other plant milk for this recipe and has a natural sweetness that lets you cut back on added sugar.
Warming your mugs with hot water before pouring keeps the latte steamy all the way to the last sip.