Dairy-Free Maple Latte

Savor the rich blend of smooth, bold coffee and frothy milk sweetened with a hint of maple. This maple latte makes cool fall days the perfect blend of comfort and energy.

Enjoy the dairy-free latte as a single serving, over ice in the summer, or whip it up in a slow cooker for large gatherings. This is a latte recipe you’ll want to keep on hand.

Made with real Canadian maple syrup this homemade maple latte is whipped up in just 5 minutes.

This maple latte is strong and rich but also flavored with vanilla for a warm comforting feel.

Froth up an almond coconut blend and in just minutes you’ll have a latte that’s better than an over-priced coffee shop.

Plus, as a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that there’s only a handful of ingredients!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Brewed Coffee: use your favorite coffee blend and make it as strong as you like it.

Though an espresso machine will give a more potent coffee flavor, you don't need one.

Keep in mind that the milk will dilute it a bit so (for me anyways) stronger is better.

Real maple syrup: nothing beats pure, Canadian maple syrup for a homemade maple latte. Pure maple syrup will give the best flavor and you don’t need much!

Vanilla extract: helps with the cozy fall feel of the latte. Learn more about the types of vanilla and which one is best for this recipe.

Almond extract: without this extract, the latte doesn’t make the buttery maple flavor. You only need a dash but it makes a big difference.

Full-fat coconut milk: I make my maple latte with coconut and homemade hemp milk for the creamiest texture.

However, the ratios are up to you (more below). If using coconut milk, opt for the full-fat version for a creamier texture.

How To Make It

The instructions below walk you through how to make a hot maple latte. Read on further to learn about the variations.

1. Brew your coffee as per your preference.
2. In your favorite coffee mug, combine the coffee, extracts, and real maple syrup.
3. Add in the coconut milk into a milk frother and let it froth for 1-2 minutes.
4. Using a spoon to hold the frothy milk back, pour the warmed milk into the latte and then the froth on top.
5. Cozy up and enjoy!

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Variations And Substitutions

Protein maple latte: blend in half a tablespoon of collagen powder with the handheld frother before adding in the milk.

Iced maple latte: whip together the maple latte but don’t add the milk. Let it chill in the fridge as long as possible.

Add ice to a mason jar, pour in the latte mixture, and add in almond milk until the desired flavor is achieved.

Spiced maple latte: add a hint of cinnamon to the coffee mixture as well as sprinkle on top after frothing. A little bit goes a long way.

Of course, if you need major energy hit, this matcha banana smoothie is a great choice too.

Expert Teaching Tips

Both coconut milk and almond milk will work for the maple latte recipe though coconut milk will be creamier.

You can make it easy and use a handheld frother and whisk them right into the mug but it won’t be as frothy.

Likewise, you can heat the milk in a small pot on the stove until frothy also.

But truthfully, a milk frother works best.

Brew your coffee slightly stronger than normal so that the maple latte retains its amazing, espresso-like flavor.

Store the leftover maple latte in the fridge in a mason jar. You can either drink it chilled by pouring it over ice or reheat it on the stove over low. Not too high of heat or the milk will burn.

Slow Cooker Maple Latte

This dairy-free latte recipe is also amazing for large gatherings!

Make it in the slow cooker by:

1. Quadrupling the ingredient amounts.
2. Add the brewed coffee, extracts, and maple syrup to a slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 1-2 hours.
4. Froth the milk and add it to the slow cooker.
5. Turn the slow cooker to warm and let people serve themselves.

Know that you can also skip adding in the dairy-free milk and have a milk frother set up beside the slow cooker.

This way your guests can add as much or as little frother milk to their maple latte as they wish!

How To Serve It

At its very base, this maple latte is delicious as-is and how I drink it most often.

However, if you wish to use it as a dessert or specialty coffee you can serve it:

1. Topped with whole30 whipped cream
2. With a shot of dairy-free baileys or other liqueur
3. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with dairy-free caramel sauce

Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Lattes

Other Fall Drink Recipes You’ll Love

•  Slow cooker apple cider
• Slow cooker pumpkin spice latte
• Caramel protein shake

Shelby aka Mama Bear