How To Make A Raw Milk Latte With Maple, Vanilla, & Cinnamon

Making your own latte at home is a great way to save money. I don’t know if you have frequented your local coffee shop lately, but it’s easy to drop $8.00 or more on a coffee. That really adds up if you go every day! I started making my own raw milk lattes at home and I’ll never go back. It’s so incredibly simple, healthier, and the coffee is absolutely delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe and realize how easy it is to make your own specialty coffees at home! 

This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. If you have questions, please read my full privacy policy.

If you are looking for more raw milk recipes, you have to try my raw milk hot chocolate and raw milk ice cream recipes!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Save Money: You can make a creamy vanilla raw milk latte at home for a fraction of the cost of a coffee shop. Over time, this will save you a lot of money! 

A Healthier Alternative: Besides all of the health benefits of raw milk, making a latte at home with natural ingredients is much healthier. Many coffee shop lattes have somewhere from 15 – 50 grams of added sugar! Plus, most of them use artificial flavorings to accomplish the vanilla maple flavor that we are going to use real food ingredients for.

Easy To Make: Don’t let the idea of a homemade latte intimidate you. It’s super easy and can be done in just a few minutes.

Why A Raw Milk Latte?

You can certainly make this recipe with pasteurized milk or whatever milk you drink, but I love to use raw milk because of all the health benefits that raw milk provides. Raw dairy products are dairy products that haven’t been pasteurized, or heated to destroy all bacteria. During pasteurization milk is heated to a temperature of 162 F for at least 16 seconds, or 145 F for 30 minutes. The problem with this is, that raw milk has tons of beneficial bacteria that is destroyed during this process. Here are some of the benefits to raw milk that has not been pasteurized:

• Incredibly nutrient dense
• Fat soluble vitamins A, D and K2 (this is why pasteurized milk often has synthetic vitamins added back into it)
• Rich in healthy fats, short chain fatty acids, CLA, and Omega 3s 
• Essential minerals and electrolytes – calcium, magnesium, and potassium
• Great source of probiotics

If you would like to learn more about the safety of raw milk and all of the benefits that it provides, I’ve got a full post with everything you need to know here. 

Ingredients in A Raw Milk Latte

This recipe is easy to customize based on how sweet you like your coffee, and how creamy. You can adjust the amounts of each of these ingredients until it’s perfect! 

For this easy latte, you will need:

• 1 shot of espresso (or 1-2 oz of strong coffee)
• 1 cup of raw whole milk (or you can use whatever milk you drink)
• 1-2 Tb of real maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
• Sprinkle of cinnamon

Other Supplies You Will Need

• Espresso machine or coffee maker: I like to use my Nespresso machine for this, but if you don’t have an espresso maker you can make a small amount of really strong coffee however you like it.
• Small saucepan
• Wooden spoon for stirring
• Glass Measuring cup
• Milk Frother (optional, but helps to create a nice foam on top of your latte)
• Your favorite mug

How To Make A Raw Milk Latte With Vanilla & Maple Syrup

Step 1: Measure out your milk using the glass measuring cup. Set the measuring cup aside to froth your milk in (if using a milk frother)

Step 2: Add the milk to the saucepan, and heat slowly over medium low heat while stirring. We don’t want to burn the milk, or destroy all the beneficial nutrients. 

Step 3: Add the maple syrup, vanilla, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to the milk.

Step 4: While the milk is heating, prepare your espresso shot in your mug.

Step 5: Continue heating until the milk is heated to your desired temperature. I like really hot coffee, but make it however you like it. 

Step 6: Once the milk is heated to your liking, pour it back into the glass measuring cup. Use your milk frother to give the milk a nice foam.

Step 7: Pour the milk over your espresso shot. If you know how to make latte art, now is your time to shine! Mine usually looks more like a circle than anything fancy. 

Step 8: Sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired, and enjoy!

Raw Milk Latte Variations:

If you want to try some other homemade latte flavor variations, here are some ideas:

• Honey & Nutmeg: Swap maple syrup for raw 
• Pumpkin Spice: Add a spoonful of real pumpkin purée with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.honey and add a pinch of nutmeg for a rich, spiced flavor.
• Chai Latte: Infuse the milk with chai spices like cardamom, cloves, and ginger.
• Coconut Vanilla Latte: Add a splash of coconut cream
• Caramel Date Latte: Blend in a softened date for a natural caramel flavor
• Peppermint Vanilla Latte: Add a drop of pure peppermint extract or muddle fresh mint leaves.
• Almond Vanilla Latte: Stir in homemade almond butter for a nutty rich flavor