Cinnamon Roll Latte

Citrus Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Oat Free, Pescatarian, Soy Free, Vegetarian

202 Calories | 5g Protein | 11g Carbs | 15g Fat | 1g Fiber | 11g Sugar

5 minutes | 1 servings

Warm, perfectly spiced, and sweet with a hint of vanilla, this cinnamon roll latte brings all the cozy vibes of your favorite bakery treat without the wait or the sugar crash. Perfect for mornings when you want something special but only have five minutes to spare.

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Why You'll Love This

This latte is basically liquid dessert. The coconut sugar adds a subtle caramel sweetness while the cinnamon brings warmth without overwhelming the coffee. The frothy milk creates that café experience at home, and the whipped cream is pure, good ole fashioned indulgence.

It comes together in five minutes, which means you can have a fancy coffee drink even on chaotic mornings when brain fog is brain fogging, fatigue is fatiguing, and your bank account is begging for $8 latte mercy. Not to mention, you control the sweetness and the caffeine content; simply adjust to what your body needs on any given day.

The Nutrition Profile

This is a treat that happens to have some nutritional value. The whole milk provides protein and healthy fats that help slow the absorption of the natural sugars, which means you get steady energy instead of a spike and crash.

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than regular white sugar, so it's gentler on blood sugar levels. As we age, managing blood sugar becomes increasingly important for energy stability and overall health.

The cinnamon adds more than just flavor. It contains compounds that may help with blood sugar regulation, though we're including it here because it tastes amazing and makes your kitchen smell like a cozy cottage in the fall.

The Ingredient List

You probably have most of these ingredients already. The coconut sugar is the only specialty item, and you can find it at most grocery stores these days. If you don't have it, regular brown sugar works fine.

For the coffee base, use whatever brewing method you prefer, whether that's espresso, a strong drip brew, or even instant coffee. The milk gets frothed to create that café experience, but if you don't have a frother, a blender works surprisingly well to create foam.

As written, the recipe already excludes seven of the Big Nine allergens, but if you need a dairy free option, use your favorite plant-based milk and dairy-free whipped cream. Oat milk froths particularly well and adds a naturally sweet, creamy texture that complements the cinnamon beautifully.

The Practical Stuff

This is best enjoyed immediately while it's warm and frothy. The whole process takes five minutes from start to finish, so there's really no need to meal prep for this.

You'll need a small pot for warming the milk and either a milk frother or a blender to create the foam. No special equipment beyond that, just a mug and a spoon for stirring.

The Method

Start by stirring the coconut sugar into your freshly brewed coffee until it dissolves completely.

Next, warm the milk with the vanilla extract and cinnamon in a small pot over medium-low heat. You don't want it boiling, just warm enough that you'd want to drink it.

Use a frother to create some foam on top, moving it up and down through the milk to incorporate air. If you're using a blender instead, blend the warmed milk for 30 to 45 seconds until it's frothy and has increased in volume.

Pour the frothed milk over your sweetened coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon so it goes in last and sits on top. Add a dollop of whipped cream if you're using it, then dust the whole thing with a little extra cinnamon.

The visual presentation matters here because half the enjoyment is how it looks and smells before you even take that first sip. It truly tastes and looks like a coffee shop quality drink for a fraction of the price, AND you didn’t have to leave the house!

Why This Works

This cinnamon roll latte delivers that bakery treat experience in a fraction of the time with ingredients you likely have on hand or can easily pick up on your next shopping trip.

It's sweet enough to satisfy a menopausal craving, quick enough for busy mornings, and gentle enough on your digestive system that you won't regret it an hour later.

The five-minute timeline means you can have something indulgent even when energy and time are limited, and the customizable sweetness and caffeine level lets you adjust to what your body needs on any given day.

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