Starbucks Vanilla Iced Latte at Home (ONLY BETTER)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while whole milk is a cost-effective option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup can be less expensive.

espresso

🥗Healthier: cold brew coffee

💰Cheaper: strong brewed coffee

Cold brew is smoother, and brewed coffee can be made at home easily.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream adds a unique flavor, while whipped topping is often less costly.

Start by gathering your ingredients: blonde roast coffee, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1.5 tablespoons vanilla syrup, and 3/4 cup ice.

If you have an espresso machine, pull a shot of blonde roast coffee. If not, refer to my video tutorial for alternative methods to make espresso-strength coffee.

Take a 12 oz mug and place the ice cubes inside.

Pour 3/4 cup of whole milk over the ice.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla syrup over the milk and ice.

Top the drink with the shot of espresso.

Enjoy your homemade iced vanilla latte.

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