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Honey Bun Latte

Honey Bun Latte is a cozy coffeehouse-style drink made with rich espresso, warm cinnamon, honey-sweet milk, and optional whipped cream. The milk is gently heated until steaming, then frothed for a creamy top before combining with espresso.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Breakfast, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

espresso
  • 2 shots espresso Or use 1/2 cup strong coffee instead.
milk base
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.13 tsp vanilla extract
toppings
  • 0.33 Whipped cream Optional.
  • 0.5 Extra cinnamon for garnish
  • 1 tsp honey For drizzling, optional.

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 milk frother

Method
 

Brew the coffee
  1. Brew the espresso or strong coffee until ready to pour.
  2. Pour the espresso into a large mug.
Warm and sweeten the milk
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the whole milk, honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is steaming and fragrant.
Froth and assemble
  1. Froth the milk mixture using a milk frother or whisk until foamy.
  2. Add the warm frothed milk mixture to the mug with the espresso.
  3. Stir gently to combine, keeping a light foam on top.
  4. Top with whipped cream if desired, then sprinkle with extra cinnamon and drizzle with a little honey.
  5. Serve immediately while the latte is hot.

Notes

Pro tip: warm milk on medium-low so the honey and sugar dissolve without scorching. Store any leftover latte in the refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat gently and froth again if possible. Freezing is not recommended as the milk texture can separate. For a lighter option, use low-fat or oat milk (still heat and froth the same way).