My Iced French Toast Latte has all the flavors and aromas of French toast with a decadent homemade syrup that you use in both the drink and in the cold foam. It is cool, refreshing, and oh so cravable. Say "Hello" to your new morning coffee!
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I have been blessed to be a guest chef on a show called New York Living that airs in New York CIty, sharing my latest brunch recipes, teaching them to make biscuits, and just having an all around good time. And I always like to start with a little beverage. For my latest appearance I came up with this Iced French Toast Latte just for them!
It starts with a brown sugar simple syrup (just brown sugar and water boiled together) but I bump up the volume with maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon - all the flavors of Cinnamon French Toast! The syrup is poured over ice, joined by cold milk and espresso, and is finished with cold foam that is infused with even more French toast syrup. Now you can drink your breakfast.
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❤️ What you'll love about this recipe
- Easy recipe: From simmering the French toast syrup to shaking up a jar of cold foam, there are no complicated steps to this iced latte.
- Affordable: Why spend up to $9.00 for a Starbucks iced cinnamon dolce latte when you can make one at home for less than $1.00?!
- Comforting Flavor: The combination of espresso with the sweet and savory notes of the French toast syrup brings back the nostalgic flavors of a classic breakfast, making it a delightful treat any time of the day.
- Twist on a Classic: The cold, creamy texture is perfect for warm weather or when you're craving a chilled coffee. Plus, it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of French toast in a new and fun way!
- Flexible: Make enough French Toast Latte for a crowd all at once, or savor your syrup and make yourself an iced latte whenever the mood strikes.
- Versatile: As delicious as this syrup is in an iced latte, it is equally amazing in hot lattes or to drizzle over fluffy pancakes, crispy waffles, or classic French toast!
Ingredients
SImple ingredients, easy to find. Go get them I'll wait.
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
Love French toast? Try my most nostalgic trip down food memory lane ever with my Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket. Link sausages rolled up in crescent dough and brushed with french toast custard? Yes! Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar hot out of the oven? Yes, please!
Substitutions
I really want you to experience this French toast latte, so here are a few ways to make this happen if you have dietary restrictions
- Espresso: You can use any espresso or coffee beverage you prefer. Enjoy a chicory coffee? Sure! Nespresso lover? Pop it in! Instant? No shame here. Decaf? Absolutely!
- Maple syrup: I know maple syrup can be pricey, but it really, really makes the dish. If you prefer to use pancake syrup, just know it won't quite hit the same, but the cinnamon will pep up the flavor.
- Dairy products: You can absolutely substitute the dairy milk and cream with your favorite dairy free products.
- Cinnamon: I have a few readers who have cinnamon allergies, so I tell them to use any of the warming spices; allspice, nutmeg, cloves, or my favorite substitute cardamom.
Variation: Hot latte
Some like it hot: Not a fan of iced coffee? I wasn't until I made this one! BUT you can definitely drink this hot. Just skip the ice and use hot fresh espresso. The cold foam won't last as long, but that's okay. It'll still taste delicious!
Need a quick breakfast? Try my Creamy Avocado Banana Smoothie. Ready in just a few minutes, it has a great creamy texture that will please everyone from a smoothie fanatic to a smoothie newbie!
Instructions
You can make your French Toast syrup up to a week ahead and still have a week to drink all your refreshing french toast lattes. That's what I call meal prep!
- Start by mixing your cinnamon sugar together and place into a small shaker jar. I clean out empty spice jars for just such an occasion.
Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring water, brown sugar, and maple syrup to a boil. Reduce to medium low and simmer for 8 minutes.
Step 2: Add butter, ground cinnamon, and vanilla and use a small whisk or immersion blender to fully mix. Pour into a resealable jar and allow to cool.
Step 3: Place milk, heavy cream, French toast syrup, and vanilla into a small jar with a lid and shake for a few minutes to thicken.
Step 4: To make a single latte fill a tall glass glass filled ⅔ full with ice. Pour 2 tablespoons of French toast syrup over the ice.
Step 5: Add 6 ounces of cold milk, or your favorite non-dairy replacement.
Step 6: Add 2 ounces of cooled espresso or strong coffee.
Step 7: Spoon your cold foam on the top.
Step 8: Give a few generous shakes of your cinnamon sugar sprinkle.
Stir, sip, enjoy!
Need more caffeine? Try my hot Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte. All the warm Fall flavors you love, without pumpkin OR the long lines!
Equipment
You don't really need any fancy equipment to make this delicious iced coffee. Following the instructions as written will get you great results, HOWEVER, I feel like a fancy barista when I make my cold foam using the milk frother I got from our Internet Overlords for less than $10.
It whips together the cold foam in literally seconds and it even emulsified my French toast syrup better than my hand whisk, and just as well as my immersion blender, FOR $9!! Anyway, I'm fancy now. Bonjour.
I used it to make blend (emulsify) the butter, vanilla, and cinnamon into my syrup and it stays blended forever (or until I used it all, which was like 3 days)
I also used it to whip up my milk, cream, French toast syrup, and vanilla to a smooth foamy delight.
Expert tip
Somewhere in the 2010's someone tried to convince us all that the only way to make iced coffee was to use a cold brew. As someone who worked Starbucks adjacent, as the manager of a Barnes and Noble with a cafe, I will tell you that's a bunch of hooey.
You were told that cold brew was smoother and more mellow. Okay, yes, but at the expense of losing the fruity, smoky flavors that come from heating the coffee. So how did we start drinking cold coffee in the first place?
Cold brewing became a big thing because, quite frankly, it's easier on the baristas not to pull an espresso shot every time someone wants an iced espresso. By setting up a cold brew before closing, you save your coworkers a lot of time and aggravation the next day. So 'Big Barista' started marketing how amazing cold brew was. And we fell for it because marketing is powerful.
My recommendation for being iced coffee ready at a moment's notice is to batch brew a few espresso shots, or make a few cups of double strength coffee, and keep it in the fridge. Just before you go to measure out your coffee give it a shake to mix it up, and pour it on in.
Recipe FAQs
Yes you can. Place your cinnamon sticks into the water, sugar, and maple syrup and let it simmer along with them. Remove them before blending in your butter and vanilla.
If you place your syrup in an airtight container, like a mason jar with a lid, it will last for up to 2 weeks.
The simple answer is yes, but it will have less coffee flavor than using espresso. If you can, make your coffee or cold brew extra strong to get all the flavor.
Absolutely. The milk is really just there to keep the heavy cream from going full on whipped cream, so you can use whatever you prefer, even non-dairy coffee creamer.
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📖 Recipe
Iced French Toast Latte
Equipment
- Milk frother optional
Ingredients
French toast syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar sprinkle
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
French toast Cold Foam
- ½ cup heavy cream or plant based cream
- ½ cup milk or plant based milk
- 2 tablespoons french toast syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Per drink
- 2 tablespoons french toast syrup
- 6 ounces milk or plant based milk
- 2 ounces espresso 2 shots brewed or instant, cooled
- 2 tablespoons french toast cold foam
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Place the saucepan on medium heat bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Take off the heat and whisk in butter, cinnamon, and vanilla. and pour it into a container to cool.
- In a small jam jar with a lid, combine the cream, milk, and syrup. Seal with the lid and shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes until thick, but soft and creamy. Keep cold.
- To make an iced latte, fill a 12 ounce glass halfway with ice. Add 2 tablespoons of french toast syrup. Add milk. Pour over espresso. Top with cold foam.
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Very good hot and cold