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a dolce latte in a clear glass mug topped with whipped cream dusted with cinnamon and garnished with a cinnamon stick on a rustic plate

Dolce Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
This dolce latte is a Starbucks copycat that’s sweetened with brown sugar, and it has a hint of cinnamon – perfect for a cozy winter coffee. With paleo and vegan options.

Ingredients

Optional cinnamon dolce "sprinkles":

  • 1 teaspoon coarse sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dolce latte:

  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) espresso freshly brewed
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk

Optional:

  • whipped cream for the topping

Instructions

Optional sprinkles:

  • If making the sprinkles, just combine the sugar and cinnamon.
    1 teaspoon coarse sugar, 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon

To make the latte:

  • Add the espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to your mug and stir until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
    1/4 cup (2 oz) espresso, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • If not using dairy milk, look up how to froth whatever specific type of milk you're using (see Can You Froth Almond Milk?).
  • If using dairy milk, warm the milk (either in the microwave or on the stovetop) until it steams and barely bubbles.
    1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
  • For either type of milk, gently froth the milk, so there is a thin layer of foam. I used a wand frother, but an eclectic frother or French press would work too.
  • Pour the milk and foam over the espresso. Top with whipped cream, if desired and/or the cinnamon dolce sprinkles. Or just a bit of cinnamon. Enjoy immediately.
    whipped cream

Notes

  • For paleo, use maple syrup and unsweetened plant-based milk with no additives. Use coconut sugar in the optional "sprinkles." Omit the whipped cream.
  • For vegan, use plant-based milk. Omit the whipped cream.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbs: 21
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