If you’re a fan of warm, cozy drinks, then you’ll love this homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte recipe!
Made with simple ingredients like brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk, this latte is perfect for a chilly morning or an afternoon pick-me-up. So grab your favorite mug and give this cozy recipe a try!
Why Brown Sugar and Cinnamon?
Here at Roasty, we LOVE making delicious latte recipes that can easily be made at home. After all, if you’ve invested money into an espresso machine, you should make as many specialized drinks as possible, right?
Lattes are easy to dress up, which is something we don’t shy away from! In the past, we’ve provided classic favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Lavender Latte recipes.
However, we also love creating lesser-known flavors, like our Smoked Butterscotch or Rich Red Velvet Latte recipes, and we’re excited to throw brown sugar further into the mix!
Brown sugar has grown in popularity as a coffee additive that gives flavor and sweetness, and for good reason- It’s simply delicious!
In fact, we already have a lovely Brown Sugar Latte recipe as well as a yummy Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer you can use in your morning cup.
But we wanted to try something just a little different. Although brown sugar is already so yummy on its own, we also love adding cinnamon for a spicy little twist!
By using cinnamon and brown sugar, you’re still getting a rich sweetness, but the cinnamon helps complement it and pulls out the undertones of the coffee flavor.
Overall, these two additives make a delicious blend that really hits the spot!
@roastycoffee♬ Hell N Back – Bakar
What You’ll Need
This recipe is quite simple and only takes a few ingredients:
- Brown sugar
- Espresso
- Creamer of choice
- Cinnamon sugar
- Serving cup
- Milk frother
The Process
Step 1
Start by adding 1 tbsp of brown sugar to your serving cup and brew 1-2 shots of espresso over it.
This allows your brown sugar to melt into the espresso and dissolve.
Step 2
Using your handheld frother, blend together until the brown sugar is dissolved into the espresso. If you don’t have a frother, use a spoon.
Step 3
Steam or froth your creamer of choice until hot and smooth and pour over your brown sugar espresso.
Step 4
Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!
Substitutions You Can Use
All of our latte recipes are easy to customize and make your own. We all have different dairy and espresso preferences, and your drink should be exactly what you like!
Although you can’t substitute the brown sugar and cinnamon itself without getting a completely different drink, you do have plenty of options for the espresso and creamer portions of this recipe.
If you don’t have an espresso machine but still want to try this recipe, there are a few espresso alternatives you can try in place of a freshly brewed shot.
You can create an espresso-like concentrate with an AeroPress that would work in place of a fresh espresso shot.
Instant espresso is also a great alternative and makes it even quicker to make this recipe. However, if it comes down to it, you can always use some freshly brewed coffee.
Creamer of choice allows you to pick whatever dairy base you like best. Whether that’s oat milk, almond milk, whole milk, or half & half, pick a creamer that doesn’t have added sweetness or flavor for the best results.
If you’re a sugar-conscious person, monk fruit sugar brands like Swerve and Lakanto provide brown sugar alternatives that carry a similar flavor profile with fewer calories!
Conclusion
If you like this latte, we highly suggest you check out some of our other latte recipes. From gingerbread lattes to rose lattes, we have something for everyone and hope that you’ll find your favorites here!
Happy Caffeinating!
Cozy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte Recipe
Cozy up on a cold day with our Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte, a sweet and spicy drink that can be easily made at home with just a few ingredients, including brown sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and your choice of creamer.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1-2 shots of espresso
- 1/4 cup creamer of choice
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp brown sugar to your serving cup and brew 1-2 shots of espresso over it.
- Using your handheld frother, blend together briefly.
- Steam or froth your creamer of choice and pour over top.
- Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon sugar
