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    Nutty Vanilla Coconut Latte

    Published: Aug 24, 2015 Β· Modified: Jul 13, 2020 by Alyssa Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze Almondmilk. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank YOU for supporting the brands that support My Sequined Life!

    This nutty vanilla coconut latte features almond and vanilla flavors, is just sweet enough, and vegan! Almond Breeze almondmilk coconutmilk vanilla unsweetened keeps the calorie count low and adds great flavor. It froths beautifully, too!

    A latte in a wide mug with foamed milk and cinnamon to garnish. In the background is a plate of snickerdoodle cookies

    Even when life gets a little crazy, there's always one mainstay in my daily eats and drinks - coffee. It's one of those things that make me all super ritualistic.  I have to have one upon waking and one mid-afternoon, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. My morning coffee is pretty standard, but I like to get a little wild with my afternoon productivity boost. Hot, iced, frothy, sort of sweet...yes, yes, yes, and yes.

    One little caveat to a fancy coffee splurge is that I'd prefer not to blow a bunch of calories on something I'm drinking between meals. Enter this nutty vanilla coconut latte! It's just sweet enough, vegan, and caffeinated. What more could you want? πŸ™‚

    A latte in a mug with foamed milk and cinnamon served next to a plate of cookies with the Almondbreeze container in the background

    First off, I'm so glad to have gotten the opportunity to try Almondmilk Coconutmilk Vanilla Unsweetened. It's made from both almonds and coconuts, and contains no added sugars. Since I began dabbling in dairy alternatives, Almond Breeze has been my BFF. This variety tastes great and is low in calories (just 45 calories for a cup). Best of all, it froths up perfectly for lattes!

    To amp up the almond flavor, I added a few drops of almond extract to the almondmilk coconutmilk before frothing. Have a light hand though, as almond extract is super concentrated and just a little bit too much can be overpowering.

    Now I'll admit, I tend to be a coffee shop Goldilocks when it comes to my coffee drinks. A lot of lattes tend to be too sweet for my tastes (all that syrup - yikes!), but I like juuuust enough sweetener to differentiate it from my standard cup of coffee. I added a small bit of agave nectar, but feel free to add your preferred sweetener in your preferred quantity. I like to use agave nectar over granulated sugar for beverages as it melts right into the hot espresso for a smooth sweetness. No grittiness here! I have a feeling this nutty vanilla coconut latte will be helping me get through a whole lot of afternoons to come. πŸ™‚

    A latte in a wide mug with foamed milk and cinnamon to garnish. In the background is a plate of snickerdoodle cookies

    Nutty Vanilla Coconut Latte

    This nutty vanilla coconut latte features almond and vanilla flavors, is just sweet enough, and vegan! 
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 latte
    Calories: 54kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. brewed espresso
    • Β½ - 1 teaspoon agave nectar, to taste
    • ΒΎ cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Vanilla Unsweetened
    • 3 - 4 drops almond extract, or to taste
    • Ground cinnamon or cocoa powder for dusting
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    Instructions

    • Brew espresso using your preferred method. Pour espresso into your mug. Add agave nectar to espresso and stir so it's mixed in.
    • Add Almond Breeze almondmilk coconutmilk and 3-4 drops of almond extract to a milk frother (or to a cup if using a frothing wand). Froth. Pour milk into espresso and spoon frothed milk over top. Top with a dusting of cinnamon or cocoa powder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1latte | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 2.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

      August 26, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      What a perfect looking latte! Such a fun treat to have at home! <3

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      • Alyssa says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:24 am

        Thanks Jess! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. marcie says

      August 26, 2015 at 8:55 am

      I'm like Goldilocks when it comes to my coffee too, haha, I'm so picky! I love this because I'm crazy about almond milk and coconut, and I don't want a coffee drink that's gonna blow my workout in one sitting! This looks delicious, Alyssa! πŸ™‚

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      • Alyssa says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:25 am

        Thanks Marcie! This drink is definitely the best of both worlds - a fancied up coffee that isn't toooo indulgent. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Catherine says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:02 am

      Dear Alyssa, this latte is beautiful and sounds wonderful. Sometimes, for dessert I could just go for a cup of jazzed up coffee like this. It's the best kind of treat. xo, Catherine

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      • Alyssa says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:26 am

        Thank you so much Catherine! I agree. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

      August 25, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      This is better than Starbucks! And healthy too : )

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      • Alyssa says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:26 am

        And less expensive. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      August 25, 2015 at 5:49 am

      I'm a coffee addict, too! I don't know what I would do without it, so I'm loving this lightened up latte! Sounds delicious, Alyssa!

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      • Alyssa says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:27 am

        I cannot even remember the last time I went a whole day without coffee...I bet I wasn't in an awesome mood though. πŸ˜‰ Thanks Gayle!

        Reply
    6. Danielle says

      August 24, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Well now I know what to do with my leftover coconut almond milk! This looks seriously fantastic, Alyssa. Gorgeous pictures too!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 24, 2015 at 8:43 pm

        Thanks so much Danielle! Your popsicles are next up with my leftovers. πŸ™‚

        Reply

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