This homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte tastes just like your fave espresso-based drink from Starbucks – it's perfect for chilly days!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Starbucks copycat: It tastes the exact same, but is lighter on calories (and on your wallet).
- Cozy flavours: You'll love the combo of espresso and cinnamon.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Espresso – strong brew coffee will work but will be much milder.
- Milk – use any dairy or dairy-free milk of your choice.
Cinnamon dolce syrup
- Sugar – white sugar is best but brown sugar or agave would work.
- Cinnamon sticks – ground cinnamon powder will provide a similar flavor.
How to make a cinnamon dolce latte
Step 1: Make the syrup.
Simmer the sugar and cinnamon in boiling water.
Step 2: Brew the espresso.
Make it in an espresso maker.
Step 3: Froth the milk.
Use a milk frother or shake it in a mason jar.
Step 4: Add everything to a cup.
Add the syrup, espresso and frothed milk to a mug.
Recipe tips & tricks
Here are some of my top tips for making this latte:
- Froth the milk: If you don't have a frother, microwave the milk then shake in a mason jar.
- Use strong coffee: If you don't like espresso, brewed dark roast coffee will work.
- Make it iced: Use cold brew instead of espresso and serve over ice.
- Pre-make the syrup: Make it up to 3 weeks in advance and store in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a cinnamon dolce latte?
A cinnamon dolce latte is made with espresso, frothed milk and cinnamon syrup.
How many calories are in this recipe?
The Starbucks version of this cinnamon dolce latte has 340 calories for a Grande size. My version has 207 calories, so you're saving on calories by making it at home.
Can you make it dairy-free?
Yes! You can use any dairy-free milk of your choice like oat milk or almond ilk.
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Cinnamon Dolce Latte {Starbucks Copycat}
This homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte tastes just like your fave espresso-based drink from Starbucks – it's perfect for chilly days!
Servings 1 latte
Calories 207kcal
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 1/2 cup milk
Cinnamon dolce syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir in sugar and add cinnamon sticks, then reduce to a simmer, cooking on a slow boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, remove cinnamon sticks and store in a mason jar. Set aside for later (will keep in fridge up to 3 weeks)
- When ready for your latte, add ground espresso to your espresso maker. Add milk to a frother. Add 3-4 spoonfuls of cinnamon dolce syrup to a mug then place underneath the area where the espresso comes out, frothing the milk in the frother at the same time.
- Add milk to espresso mixture, sprinkle a little bit of powdered cinnamon overtop (optional) then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Swap out the espresso for extra-strong brewed coffee.
Use any non-dairy milk of your choice to cut back on the calories.
Store the leftover cinnamon dolce syrup in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 1mg
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