The first time I had a french toast latte was last month at our local coffee shop. As soon as I took the first sip, I knew I wanted to recreate the drink. It was so good! I don’t know if it’s my love for breakfast food that made me love this drink so much or what. There was just something about those brown sugar, maple, and cinnamon flavors with a hint of nutmeg that made the drink stand out.
This weekend was a typical chilly fall weekend with gray skies and a little rain. Perfect for staying inside and enjoying a latte! I knew exactly what kind I wanted to make. It wasn’t long before I was sipping on my own version of a french toast latte. 🙂 I prefer my coffee drinks to not be super sweet and only used an 1/8 cup of syrup per mug, so this recipe gives me plenty of syrup to enjoy lattes all week. Now if I wasn’t the only person in my house who liked coffee, it wouldn’t last as long! 🙂
Feel free to add more or less syrup to match your desired sweetness. Also, a little (or a lot!) whipped cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon makes a great finish to these lattes! 🙂
Yield: 1 1/8 C syrup or enough for 4-8 lattes depending on desired sweetness
Ingredients
- 1/2 C water
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple extract
- 8-10 drops cinnamon liquid stevia or 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 12 oz steamed/hot milk (This is enough for two lattes)
- 12 oz brewed espresso or strong coffee (This is enough for two lattes)
- Whipped cream, optional
- Cinnamon for garnish, optional
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together water and brown sugar. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir in vanilla, maple, and cinnamon stevia into brown sugar mixture and bring back to a boil. Boil for six minutes stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg (and cinnamon if using ground cinnamon).
- Pour 1/8-1/4 cup of syrup, depending on desired sweetness, into two mugs. Pour in 6 ounces of espresso/strong coffee into each mug and stir. Stir in 6 ounces of steamed milk into each mug.
- Top with whipped cream and additional cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
- Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator.
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Ramona says
One word… SLURP!!! Looks so yummy! 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thank you, Ramona!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I have never heard of a french toast latte! That is such a good ideeeaaa, if I liked coffee…I would love this. I can assure you, though, that I would DEFINITELY love the smell of this. Mmm the smell of french toast coffee…so wonderful…
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks, Kayle! 🙂 It does smell pretty amazing!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Yes please! I’ll take a tall with a triple shot!! 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks, Sommer!!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A french toast latte? This is completely new to me. I would love to try one now!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I hadn’t had one until last month, so glad I did!
Heather @French Press says
how is it I have never heard of this drink before – holy YUM
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, it is so good!
Nicole @The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says
What an awesome idea for a latte!! It sounds divine – if I drank coffee (I know…) I would be all over this 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
You could make it into a steamer with just milk!Thanks, Nicole!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Love the look of this toasty hot latte!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks, Georgia! Perfect for chilly fall mornings!
Pamela says
This looks so inviting! I will take one please LOL I will be making one of these for myself oneday this week, have all the ingredient, thanks again for another wonderful treat!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks so much, Pamela!
Star Fashion Addict says
Lovely being able to make right at home. Oh the money I can save. Thanks
Jackie @ Domestic Fits says
That looks so good! I could use a latte right now 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thank you, Jackie! I love that I can make the syrup and it lasts all week so I can make one whenever I want! 🙂
Jess @ OnSugarMountain says
So I’ve never even heard of a French Toast Latte….WHERE have I been?? This looks delicious! 😀
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh you need to try it! 😉
Choc Chip Uru says
Frothy flavoursome and incredible 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thank you!
Jay says
Wat a fab recipe…love it..
Tasty Appetite
Pam says
I love this recipe, for sure! I’m new here and happy to find your blog with so many great rcipes!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks so much for stopping by, Pam!
Medeja says
Nutmeg in this latte looks like a great ingredient!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
The hint of nutmeg is perfect! Thanks!
Jenni says
Oh my goodness! This sounds so amazing! I think I will definitely have to try this! 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I hope you do, Jenni! Thank you!
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen says
This sounds amazing. I’m not really a sweet coffee drinker ever, but I’m a sucker for maple!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks, Kelsey!
Jen of My Tiny Oven says
I could use one of these right now! YUM! Congrats on your Tasty Kitchen feature!!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thank you, Jen! Wish you could come over I could make you one!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
Perfect for fall! I love cafe drinks recreated at home.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thank you Anna!
Rina@Itheecook says
Perfect for this time of year. Congrats on being the TK member of the week! 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Aw, thanks Rina!
Joanne says
This is something I DEFINITELY need in my life. What could be better than French toast in coffee form?!?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Drinking a French toast latte while eating French toast! 🙂 Thanks, Joanne!
Vanessa @ Cakes and Teacups says
I love French toast this sounds nice in a coffee form.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, it’s great! 😉 Thank you, Vanessa!
Elizabeth @Food Ramblings says
I’m in Provo right now and dying for some caffeine! You’re tempting me 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Sorry, Elizabeth! 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Gorgeous pictures and OH MY GOODNESS, French Toast Latte? I need to try this SUPER bad. French toast is my all-time breakfast food favorite!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks so much Hayley!
Kari@Loaves and Dishes says
I love that you use brown sugar to give a more caramel flavor to the syrup.
Chrissy says
I love this!!! Ahhh French toast + Coffee together sounds like heaven!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I’ve never had a cinnamon french toast latte but holy moly, it looks + sounds just amazing! I need to get my hands on one, or make one, ASAP!
Emily @ Life on Food says
I have never seen a coffee shop with such a thing. I would have been all over it by now if I had. I cannot wait to check out your recipe. This sounds Ah-MAZ-En!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
i’ve never even heard of a french toast latte… this sounds INCREDIBLE! 🙂
Words Of Deliciousness says
This latte looks delicious. Can you believe it I have never had a latte. After seeing your recipe I am thinking I will have to give it a try.
Liz says
I can’t wait to whip up one of these!
Nicole @ Lapetitebaker says
I dont even like coffee and these sound fabulous!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
What a unique idea for a coffee drink!
Sarah E. says
That looks super delicious. I’m obsessed with lattes and frappuccinos at home right now!
Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl says
I found you through Weekend Potluck and am an ew follower. Everything you make looks SO good! I woud love for you to come link up at my Blog Fest http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-5.html
Lisa
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The Better Baker says
I’ve never heard of such a thing, but am wild about coffee in any form. Amazing! Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck!
HungryLittleGirl says
So perfect for Fall!
I would love to have you join my new link party Wednesday Extravaganza! Come by and share this or other recipes. Here is the link
http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/1/post/2012/10/wednesday-extravaganza.html
Can’t wait to see you there!
The Better Baker says
Wanted you to know I’m sharing this recipe as my personal favorite at Weekend Potluck today. Please come over and snag your ‘featured’ button. Thanks again – can’t wait to try this.
Joy @ Baking-Joy says
This looks amazing! I love flavoured lattes, my favourite at the moment is gingerbread 🙂 am definitely giving this a go!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
What a fabulous treat!