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    Iced Almond Milk Latte

    Published: Sep 21, 2023 · Modified: Sep 30, 2023 by Natasa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This iced almond milk latte is so creamy and smooth. You only need two main ingredients and less than 5 minutes! Also, there is no need for fancy equipment!

    Iced almond milk latte on a metal tray.

    You don’t need to go to Starbucks whenever you crave this creamy and delectable latte. The homemade version is much better and won’t break the bank!

    Try this dirty matcha latte or iced oat milk latte for more dairy-free options.

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    • Iced Almond Milk Latte Ingredients
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Equipment and Tools Needed
    • How to Make an Iced Almond Milk Latte
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to Serve
    • Storage
    • FAQ
    • More Dairy-free Beverages You’ll Love
    • Other Beverages You’ll Love
    • Related Coffee & Espresso Recipes
    • Recipe

    Iced Almond Milk Latte Ingredients

    Iced almond milk latte ingredients.
    • Espresso: I used my favorite Nespresso Vertuo Scuro pods for this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite coffee beans.
    • Sweetener: I like to add a liquid sweetener whenever I make any beverage or cocktail. It blends well with the rest of the ingredients. This is optional.
    • Almond milk: I used the unsweetened almond milk. If you use sweetened almond milk, cut the additional sweetener or omit it altogether.
    • Ice cubes: I used sizable clear ice cubes for this beverage.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Easy and quick preparation: This recipe is easy to make since there is no frothing milk. After making the espresso shots, assemble the drink, which takes less than a minute.
    • Creamy and delightful: Almond milk gives your beverage a creamy and thick flavor and texture.
    • Dairy-free: This is another excellent dairy-free beverage to add to your regular latte rotation.

    Equipment and Tools Needed

    • Coffee maker (espresso machine or something simpler like Nespresso or Keurig).
    • Measuring cups and spoons.
    • Milk frother (if frothing the milk).
    • Tall glass or jar.

    How to Make an Iced Almond Milk Latte

    Step 1: Make the espresso and add the sweetener. Leave in the freezer for a couple of minutes to cool off.

    Ice cubes in a jar.

    Step 2: Take a tall glass or a jar and fill it with ice cubes.

    Espresso is poured into a jar with ice cubes.

    Step 3: Pour sweetened espresso into a jar with ice.

    Pouring almond milk into a jar with iced espresso.

    Step 4: Pour almond milk.

    Almond milk latte in a mason jar head-on shot.

    Hint: Shake the almond milk carton before pouring the milk.

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    • Prepare the brown sugar simple syrup in advance: To speed up the preparation time, I suggest batch-prepping the brown sugar simple syrup. That way, you will always have it on hand for all the favorite beverages and cocktails you make.
    • Let the espresso cool slightly before making the latte: When you prepare it, let it cool somewhat before adding it to your beverage. If you add it right away, it will melt the ice faster and warm up the drink.
    • Add large ice cubes: To keep the beverage cool longer, I suggest adding the large ice cubes.
    • Freeze the espresso: If you like to sip your iced beverage, I suggest making the espresso cubes. The longer they sit, the stronger the espresso flavor you will have. To make the espresso cubes, make the espresso, add the sweetener if you want, pour it into the ice mold, and freeze.
    • Pick the high-quality ingredients: This beverage has only two main ingredients, so I recommend using high-quality ingredients. This will affect the overall taste of the latte. Pick your favorite almond milk or find the barista blend.
    Almond milk latte on a tray with coffee beans and flowers.
    Overhead shot almond milk latte on a metal tray.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Make a hot latte: Not a fan of iced drinks? Omit the ice and prepare the hot latte. Add the espresso with the sweetener of choice to your mug and pour the warm almond milk on top. For the extra touch, you can froth the milk.
    • Use different coffee: If you don’t have an espresso machine, use cold brew instead. Use a homemade or buy from the store.
    • Use different plant-based milk: If you don’t like almond milk or don’t have it on hand, use other plant-based milk like oat milk.
    • Use different sweeteners: If you don’t have the brown sugar simple syrup or prefer to use something else, feel free to use granulated sugar or maple syrup. If you are using granulated sugar, add it to hot espresso so it can dissolve before assembling the beverage.
    • Skip the sweetener altogether: You can omit the sweetener entirely if that’s your preference.
    • Froth the milk: This recipe requires minimal preparation effort, but if you prefer to make it extra fancy, you can froth the milk. Almond milk froths better when cold, so it’s a win-win.
    • Try different flavors: To customize your beverage, add other flavors like vanilla extract, caramel drizzle, pumpkin spice, or chocolate syrup.

    How to Serve

    What I like about this latte is that you can enjoy it year-round, no matter the season. You can serve this drink hot or cold.

    Stirred almond milk latte in a mason jar.

    Storage

    This beverage is best enjoyed when freshly prepared. You can always have brown sugar simple syrup on hand to speed up the preparation process.

    I don’t recommend storing this drink because the ice will water down the beverage, altering the taste.

    FAQ

    What is the best almond milk for lattes?

    I prefer unsweetened almond milk because you can determine the amount of sugar you want to add. Another great option is the barista blend of almond milk. This one creates a beautiful foam if you froth the milk.

    How to froth almond milk?

    Almond milk froths the best when it’s cold. You can use the milk frother or hand-held blender stick. Froth the milk until you have the beautiful foam on the top. It only takes a few minutes.

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    Recipe

    Almond milk latte jar on a tray with coffee beans.

    Iced Almond Milk Latte

    Natasa
    This iced almond milk latte is so creamy and smooth. You only need two main ingredients and less than 5 minutes! Also, there is no need for fancy equipment!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • Coffee maker (espresso machine or something simpler like Nespresso or Keurig)
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • milk frother (if frothing the milk)
    • Tall glass or jar

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 espresso shots
    • ¾ – 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar simple syrup (optional)
    • ice cubes
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    Instructions
     

    • Make the espresso and add the sweetener, if using. Leave in the freezer for a couple of minutes to cool off.
    • Take a tall glass or a jar and fill it with ice cubes.
    • Pour sweetened espresso into a jar with ice.
    • Pour almond milk.

    Notes

    • Prepare the brown sugar simple syrup in advance: To speed up the preparation time, I suggest batch-prepping the brown sugar simple syrup. That way, you will always have it on hand for all the favorite beverages and cocktails you make. The sweetener is optional so you can omit it entirely. 
    • Let the espresso cool slightly before making the latte: When you prepare it, let it cool somewhat before adding it to your beverage. If you add it right away, it will melt the ice faster and warm up the drink.
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    Comments

    1. Mark

      September 21, 2023 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      Does it have to be almond milk or could I use regular? I think my wife would love this.

      Reply
      • Natasa

        September 22, 2023 at 7:51 pm

        Hi Mark! You can use any milk you prefer. The regular whole milk will work great. Thanks for trying out the recipe!

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