Vanilla Bean Oat Milk Latte

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Vanilla Bean Oat Milk Latte

Oat milk's starch content lets it froth into a dense, velvety microfoam that holds its structure far longer than thinner nut milks, which is why it became the default cafe alternative milk in the first place.

Breakfast & Morning Starters · Morning Rituals · Cafe-Style Service At Home

What you need

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Barista-Style Oat Milk
  • 1 shot Espresso or 1/4 cup Strong Brewed Coffee
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup

Method

Instructions

  1. Pull or brew your espresso or strong coffee and set aside.
  2. Warm the barista-style oat milk gently in a saucepan or steam it with a wand, without letting it boil.
  3. Froth the warmed oat milk until it holds soft, dense peaks.
  4. Stir the vanilla bean paste and maple syrup into the espresso.
  5. Pour the frothed oat milk over the espresso, spooning extra foam on top.

From The Arrogant Hippie Culinary Journal: Oat Milk Edition by Aunesty Janssen

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