Coconut Milk Latte

<script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context":"http://schema.org", "@type":"BlogPosting", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ben Kissam, BS" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Warrior Made", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.warriormade.com", "image": "https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/media/public/2020/01/Coconut_Milk_Latte_1_of_5.jpg" } }, "headline":"Coconut Milk Latte", "datePublished":"2019-05-08", "dateModified": "2020-01-15", "description":"This dairy and sugar free coconut milk latte is the perfect recipe to shake up your morning routine. 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With just a few ingredients and a blender you’ll have a perfect coconut milk latte in minutes!</p> </section> <section id="section1"> <h2>Is Coconut Milk Good for a Latte?</h2> <p>Coconut milk is probably one of the best alternative milks for a latte, especially if you are avoiding cow’s milk. Canned coconut milk is cream-like in appearance, thickness, and texture - making it perfect for adding dairy-free creaminess and richness to coffee drinks. Plus, it whips up extra frothy to create that special foam layer on top, just like a traditional latte.</p> <p> There are two types of coconut milk on the market- canned or refrigerated in a carton. </p> <p>If you are shopping for coconut milk, your best options are canned or in a carton in the ethnic food/Asian aisle Refrigerated options for "coconut milk" are usually in the milk aisle alongside other “alternative” milks. However, we don’t recommend using the refrigerated option interchangeably in recipes, as its flavor, texture, and nutrition differs considerably. Coffee shops that do have coconut milk as an alternative will usually use this type and besides the ungodly upcharge, it doesn't do much good for the health or rich flavor you crave.</p> <p>A carton of refrigerated coconut milk is similar to other non-dairy milks, like almond or cashew. It’s best used in cereal, smoothies, and for plain drinking. It contains more water than the canned version, so it has a thinner consistency, less calories, and fewer grams of fat. Unfortunately, it won’t give you the thickness and frothy-ness you are looking for in a latte whether home or at the café.</p> <p>If you have no other option but the refrigerated coconut milk or cartoned variety with added water, you can still make this latte recipe. You'll want to add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per serving to make up for the mouth feel of full-fat coconut milk. </p> <p>When it comes to making a flavorful and creamy latte, the thicker, full-fat canned coconut milk is best for both the nutrition and taste. Choose a product that has the shortest list of additional ingredients besides just “coconut milk” on the label. Avoid products that have a lot of stabilizers or sweeteners on the ingredient list; there is no need to have anything additional in your coconut milk to make this delicious DIY latte. In fact, it will taste (and you will feel!) better without added nonsense.</p> <p>If you are going to use canned coconut milk, be sure to shake the can well before opening, because the fat often separates from the liquid naturally present in coconut milk. You can also pour the contents into a bowl and whisk by hand or into a blender to make sure your coconut milk is well blended and evenly creamy.</p> </section> <section id="section2"> <h2>How many Calories are In a Coconut Milk Latte</h2> <p>This coconut milk latte recipe will produce approximately two 8 ounce drinks, each containing 142 calories per serving. Calories in coconut milk are chock full of beneficial nutrition such as: MCTs, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and selenium. Certainly, a latte to look forward to, and better than what any traditional coffee never can claim!</p> <p>This coconut milk latte also has many additional benefits beyond what you might see in a typical latte, even a "good" one made with dairy milk. Our ingredients offer the following health benefits:</p> <h3>1. No added sugar or fake flavorings</h3> <p>We’ve added cinnamon and pure vanilla extract to add lots of flavor without any added sugar. That means you won’t be starting your day with a blood sugar spike (and crash) that leaves you hungry and moody by mid-morning.</p> <h3>2. Healthy fat</h3> <p>The fat content of the coconut milk helps make your morning latte more filling than "regular" milk. It also slows the absorption of caffeine in your coffee, which can help prevent the jitters and stabilize the energy you get from health-giving nutrients+caffeine in this recipe.</p> <p>Also, coconut milk is a good source of medium-chain triglycerides, also known as MCTs. </p> <p>MCTs are easily digested, so they’re broken down quickly and can provide a fast source of good energy - exactly what you want in a morning beverage to wake you up! <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4192077/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Some research</a> also suggests including more MCTs in your diet can help support weight loss and overall body fat reduction. </p> <h3>3. Skin & gut health</h3> <p>We also added unflavored, powdered collagen to this coconut milk latte for a bit of extra protein. Powdered collagen dissolves easily into beverages and provides additional amino acids that can support the growth and repair of skin, hair, nails, muscle and the lining of the digestive tract.</p> <p>Try this recipe to see how easy making your own, nutritious coffee drinks can be!</p> </section> <hr class="divider-15 divider-thick mx-auto"> <section id="section3" class="recipe"> <h2 itemprop="name" align="center">Coconut Milk Latte</h2> <div class="prep"> <span> <meta itemprop="prepTime" content="PT5M">Prep Time: 5-10 minutes</span> <span> <meta itemprop="cookTime" content="PT10M">Cooking Time: 5 minutes</span> <span> <meta itemprop="recipeYield">Serves: 2</span> </div> <h3>Ingredients:</h3> <ul class="ingredients no-bullet"> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">12 oz (1.5 cups) prepared, hot coffee</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">⅓ cup full-fat canned coconut milk </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">1 tsp cinnamon </li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">½ tsp pure vanilla extract</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">2 tbsp powdered collagen</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted, optional</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">Extra cinnamon for garnishing, optional</li> </ul> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium"> <h3>Instructions:</h3> <ol itemprop="recipeInstructions"> <li>Brew your favorite coffee to desired strength.</li> <li>Pour hot coffee into a high-speed blender, along with the coconut milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and powdered collagen (and coconut oil/or MCT oil if your milk has added water, see above for details).</li> <li>Blend mixture on medium speed for about 30 seconds or until well combined and frothy.</li> <li>Divide coffee mixture evenly between two mugs. Top with toasted coconut flakes and extra cinnamon, if using. Enjoy immediately.</li> </ol> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium"> <h3>Notes:</h3> <ol itemprop="recipeInstructions"> <li>Leftover canned coconut milk can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, just remember to re-mix before your next use as it the fat and liquid may separate as it sits).</li> <li>Play with spices to change the flavoring. Try ground nutmeg, ginger or unsweetened cocoa powder.</li> </ol> </section> </article>