If you’re missing that frothy coffee house latte this ultra-creamy Cinnamon Coconut Latte will fill that void for a fraction of the cost! Plus it leaves you satisfied longer thanks to the addition of blood sugar-stabilizing fats.
Better coffee = A better day
I don’t know about you, but my morning cup of coffee can literally set the tone for my entire day. If it’s ‘off’ or, GASP, non-existent, it’s just not going to be a great day.
Few things are as satisfying as a really good cup of coffee to start the day—especially now with so much uncertainty in the world. And while you may already have a good thing going with your morning cup, we think you should give this Cinnamon Coconut Latte a try for a few reasons:
- It’s delicious.
- It’s incredibly creamy without the cream—making it perfect for anyone on a dairy-free diet (see recipe notes below for a dairy-free version) or those times when you can’t make it to the store for cream or half and half.
- It’s filling thanks to a little fat.
- It can help stabilize blood sugars (also thanks to slow-digesting fat).
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Creamy, Frothy, Satisfying
Normally coffee is served with a meal but, let’s be honest, sometimes it IS the meal—especially for parents (or entrepreneurs, or those with long commutes, or those who aren’t a fan of breakfast).
While neither of us practices intermittent fasting, sometimes it just happens as working moms. Or when we travel. So adding a little extra fat to our morning coffee helps fend off the ‘hangries’ and keeps us going for a couple of hours until we can sit down for a real breakfast.
What’s Inside
- High-quality, organic coffee – Like all things you put in your body, a good rule of thumb is to get the best quality you can source and afford. This is especially true when it comes to coffee since coffee beans are the most heavily sprayed crops we as humans consume (and it’s the third most sprayed agricultural crop behind cotton and tobacco). For this reason, we make organic coffee a priority. Purity Coffee is our coffee of choice because in addition to being organic it’s free of mold and mycotoxins.
- Coconut oil – Coconut oil is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (which are metabolized differently than other fats making them a quick source of energy). It also lends the drink a mild and pleasant coconut taste.
- Butter – Butter is a rich source of several vitamins including vitamins A, D, E, B12, and K2.
- Non-dairy milk of choice – Adding a splash of milk (non-dairy or dairy) is optional but gives this Cinnamon Coconut Latte an extra bit of creaminess.
- Cinnamon – Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and may reduce inflammation. It’s also delicious!
- Vanilla – Vanilla makes this sugar-free beverage taste a little sweet despite the absence of sweetener. Of course, if you’d like yours sweeter, feel free to add a little honey or maple syrup before blending.
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Blend, Blend, Baby
Tossing everything into the blender makes this Cinnamon Coconut Latte quick and easy. While we highly recommend a good blender, you can use an immersion blender with good results (blending the coffee in a jar rather than your cup will help prevent a big mess). As a last resort, you can use a battery-operated handheld frother, but you won’t get nearly as much thick and creamy froth on top (but it will work for travel or camping when you need your Cinnamon Coconut Latte fix)!
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Cinnamon Coconut Latte
Ingredients
- 12 ounces strongly brewed coffee (we like Purity Organic dark roast)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- ½-1 teaspoon ghee or unsalted grass-fed butter (for a vegan or dairy-free option replace with coconut oil)
- ¼–½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk (optional-adds more creaminess)
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional; Omit for vegan or vegetarian)
Instructions
- Brew coffee in a coffee maker or French press.
- Add all ingredients to the blender and blend on high for 15-30 seconds until creamy and frothy.
- Pour into a coffee mug, dust with additional cinnamon, if desired, and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 latte (with dairy-free milk)
- Calories: 155
- Fat: 13 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Carbohydrate: 1 g
- (Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g)
Dietary
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Eva says
Could you use a vanilla protein with this Cinnamon Coconut latte?
Jessica Beacom says
Absolutely!
EVa says
I Love when people let you know what products you use in your recipes. Sometimes were not
sure what kind of item to use unless you specify which is a Great Help to me.
Also would like to know what kind of organic Coffees you use.
Thanks,
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Eva,
I’m glad that’s helpful. Our organic coffee of choice is Purity Coffee.
galey kielian says
I don’t see anything about adding collagen to this recipe? What am I missing?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Galey,
The collagen is optional. We’ve updated the recipe to reflect this.
Mandy says
Love love love! So yummy! Could you pre-make this into a “drop” for busy mornings so that you can just drop it in the coffee, blend, and go?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Mandy,
I would suggest freezing the coconut oil, ghee or butter, and almond milk (plus collagen, if using) in ice cube trays then popping them out when you want to add one to the blender.
Bri says
Would not make again, is quite nasty! 🙁
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Bri,
We’re sorry to hear this recipe did not suit your tastes.