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Vanilla Coconut Cream Latte – Dairy Free!
coconut latte
This Vanilla Coconut Cream Latte (or kids cocoa) is soft and fragrant with a tropical vanilla-coconut essence, undertones of maple and spice. A shot of rich espresso swirls with warmed dairy-free milk. To top it all off, I’ve swirled a rich coconut milk “whipped cream” on top – with specks of crushed Tahitian vanilla bean and coconut. See how I made this luscious, creamy, spooky-mug-optional, fall beverage (dairy-free, with whip)..
Kid-Friendly Version: Replace the shot of espresso with 1 heaping spoonful of your favorite cocoa mix and a few more spoonfuls of water or soy milk.
Other Modifications:
* sub chai tea mix for espresso = chai latte
* 2 espresso shots = caffeine cravers latte
* 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin = pumpkin coconut vanilla latte
* 1 tablespoon cocoa mix into espresso version = coconut vanilla mocha
* use real scooped vanilla bean pod seeds instead of vanilla extract = real vanilla latte
* spooky mug = spooky ghost latte
Coconut Milk Whipped Cream. I was skeptical myself. How could I possibly make whipped cream out of anything except real dairy cream? But I’ve gleefully found that it can be done! In fact, it’s easy.
How-to Make Coconut Milk Whipped cream:
1 can full-fat coconut milk, chilled in fridge overnight
2 Tbsp powdered/confectioners sugar
1 beater OR whipping cream dispenser
How-To:
1. Open coconut milk. Scoop the firmed top of the coconut milk into a bowl. Try to avoid the light watery liquid and just scoop the thick white stuff.
2. Fold the confectioners sugar into the coconut milk. Smoothing out the clumps.
3. With a beater, beat the mixture until fluffy enough for spooning. OR if you have a whipping cream dispenser – use this mixture as you would heavy cream.
coconut latte
fluffy coconut whip
Whipping Cream Dispenser. I bought this thing on a whim, but must say, I love it! It serves up 100% whipped coconut milk cream in seconds. I don’t think i will ever have to buy “whipped cream” (I buy the soy cream) every again!
You can buy the product I used online: iSi Easy Whip, 1-Pint Cream Whipper
Vanilla-Coconut Cream Latte
vegan, makes 2 lattes
2 shots espresso
2 1/2 cups of soy or other non-dairy milk
coconut “whipped cream” (see above)
4 drops real vanilla extract
2 Tbsp maple syrup
a few dashes cinnamon
1 dash cayenne
sweeten further with sugar to taste (if needed)
garnish: coconut flakes and crushed vanilla bean
To make:
1. Heat your non-dairy milk and brew your espresso shots. Combine. 1 1/4 cups of milk and 1 espresso shot per mug. Add more espresso if you’d like!
2. Add the vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon and cayenne – split between the two mugs.
3. Stir briskly. Add whipped coconut milk topping and garnish. Serve!
Serve it in a spooky mug for a ghostly, spooky latte..
spooky latte
coconut vanilla soy latte
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5 Comments
Meagan commented on Sep 20 11 at 1:56 pmSo glad you offered a coffee-free version,as I don’t like the taste of coffee. I will be trying this one!
Connie commented on Sep 29 11 at 9:04 pmCan you refrigerate leftover whipped cream in the canister for a couple days? I love this idea, but know I wouldn’t use a whole can of whipped coconut cream in one day.
elisha commented on Sep 30 11 at 9:53 pmhello….i love your blog! I have the whipped cream frother and followed your recipe but unfortunately the coconut and conf sugar mixture was too thick and never dispensed. Maybe i shook the canister too many times? How many times do you shake your canister before dispensing? Thanks so much!
kathy p commented on Oct 03 11 at 9:28 amElisha, I shake like 6 times. I’ve found that you can actually use the entire coconut milk can – meaning even the liquidy part – not just the top layer. Also, you don’t need the sugar. It really firms up the whip (if you are coming out with soft whip) the sweetness is already in the coconut. So, try using no sugar. And use some of the liquidy clear part of the milk too. This should stay high in fat for foam – yet not clog the can. Also, coconut milk brands can vary – I’ve found some get much more “firm” when chilled .. so maybe try a new brand as well. good luck!
kathy p commented on Oct 03 11 at 9:29 amConnie, yes! You can absolutely keep the can in the fridge for a few days :)
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