Description
A cozy latte inspired by the flavors of carrot cake—spiced, creamy, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup or brown sugar. Topped with frothy milk or cream cheese foam for that irresistible ‘frosting’ feel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Carrot Juice (or 1 cup chopped carrots simmered with water)
- 1 cup Milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1–2 shots Espresso or 1/3 cup Strong Brewed Coffee
- Optional: Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese Foam
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer carrot juice (or chopped carrots and water), sweetener, cinnamon, and nutmeg for 3–5 minutes. Strain if needed.
- Heat the milk in a separate saucepan or frother until warm but not boiling.
- Prepare espresso or strong brewed coffee.
- Combine the carrot-spice syrup, milk, and vanilla in a mug. Stir well.
- Pour in espresso and top with frothed milk or whipped topping.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or grated carrot and serve warm.
Notes
- Use store-bought carrot juice for convenience or make your own base from fresh carrots.
- For a vegan version, use oat or almond milk and skip the cream cheese topping.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves for deeper spice flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg