6 DIY Gourmet Latte Recipes You Can Make Without an Espresso Machine
Six gourmet latte recipes you can whip up in minutes right from your kitchen.
These six gourmet DIY latte recipes are quick, creative, and totally doable, no espresso machine required. Just your favorite milk, a frother, and a jar of Nescafé instant espresso to create café-quality drinks that feel indulgent enough to kickstart your day or sweeten your afternoon grind.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte
If nostalgia had a flavor, this would be it. Combine 1 teaspoon of Nescafé instant espresso with ½ cup hot water, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and a dash of vanilla. Froth ½ cup of warm milk (oat or almond works beautifully) with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and a sprinkle of crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch on top. Sip and enjoy that cozy, cereal-in-bed vibe, without the crumbs on your keyboard.
Banana Bread Latte
This one smells like Sunday mornings and productivity. Mix 1 teaspoon of Nescafé instant espresso with ½ cup hot water, ½ teaspoon maple syrup, and a few drops of banana extract. Froth ½ cup milk with a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon. Optional: add a dollop of whipped cream and a banana slice for garnish. It’s like dessert for breakfast, minus the bake time.
Cookie Butter Latte
Stir 1 teaspoon of Nescafé instant espresso into ½ cup hot water, then mix in 1 heaping teaspoon of cookie butter until smooth. Add frothed milk and finish with a drizzle of melted cookie butter or a dusting of crushed shortbread cookies. It’s rich, creamy, and absolute chef’s kiss.
Salted Caramel Coconut Latte
Mix 1 teaspoon Nescafé instant espresso with ½ cup hot water and 1 teaspoon caramel sauce. Froth coconut milk with a pinch of sea salt, pour over your espresso base, and finish with an extra caramel drizzle. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and sophisticated.
Lavender Honey Latte
Brew 1 teaspoon of Nescafé instant espresso in ½ cup hot water, then stir in ½ teaspoon honey and a few drops of lavender extract (or a pinch of dried culinary lavender). Froth warm milk and pour gently over top. Garnish with fresh lavender. The result: a floral, calming blend that feels equal parts café and self-care ritual.
Brown Sugar Toasted Oat Latte
Combine 1 teaspoon Nescafé instant espresso with ½ cup hot water, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Froth oat milk until thick and silky, pour it in, and top with a sprinkle of toasted oats or cinnamon.
