Creamy Vanilla Almond Butter is paired with warm, frothy milk and espresso for a beautiful Almond Vanilla Latte!
Last month I spent a weekend in Chicago. Actually, it wasn’t even a weekend. I left my home at 3am on a Friday and returned at 11pm on a Saturday. To say it was a whirlwind trip would be an understatement. I went for the BlogHer Food conference so it was two days with tons of other women who are passionate about the same things I am. It was a motivating, uplifting and exhausting experience.
I had never been to Chicago before so I had no idea where I was going but I had three missions, learn as much as possible, meet some new friends, and bring home a bag of Garret’s Chicago style popcorn for Mr. Maebell. Fortunately, I did all three!
One of the cool things was meeting brands. Conferences like this are packed with companies who work with bloggers in all kinds of different capacities so it was fun to be introduced to new products and have a chance to talk to the brands directly. One of my favorite booths was showcasing the Ninja Coffee Bar. If you know me, you know I love my coffee so I hit this booth up many many times that weekend. I was so impressed by all of the different things it could do I decided I needed one of my own to experiment with!
This Almond Vanilla Latte is a super easy drink to prepare. It has creamy vanilla almond butter, a little vanilla syrup, frothed milk and of course coffee. I know almonds and coffee aren’t a combo you see often, but it is amazing! My Almond Butter Espresso Balls are super popular and very addictive and my Mocha Almond Frappuccino from my ebook is insanely good! There is something about that strong bitter coffee flavor paired with creamy sweet almond butter that is just unstoppable!
The Ninja Coffee Bar makes regular coffee in a single cup or a carafe, it makes iced coffee and specialty brews which are super concentrated so it makes it perfect for lattes like this. To make this drink I just put some vanilla almond butter and vanilla syrup in the bottom of my cup, add the frothed milk and then allow the concentrated coffee to brew right in the cup! The result is this beautiful layered latte! It is a coffeehouse drink that you can make right in your own home!
I was compensated for my time by Ninja Coffee Bar but all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that support Maebells!
Almond Vanilla Latte
Creamy Vanilla Almond Butter is paired with warm, frothy milk and espresso for a beautiful Almond Vanilla Latte!Â
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coffee grounds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla almond butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla simple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- water for brewing
Instructions
- Place the coffee grounds in the brew basket and add water to the reservoir.
- In the bottom of a mug, place the almond butter and vanilla simple syrup.
- Add the milk to the Ninja Coffee Bar frother and microwave for 1 minute. Pump frother 15 times. Pour froth into the mug.
- Turn the machine on, select the travel mug size setting, then select specialty brew.
- Allow coffee to brew over the almond butter, syrup and milk.
Notes
If you would like to make this drink without a Ninja Coffee Bar, you will need to:
Place the almond butter and syrup in the bottom of a mug.
Heat the milk in the microwave for one minute pour in a blender and blend on high for 20 seconds until froth forms.
Add the froth to the mug and then add 1/3 cup fresh, strongly brewed coffee.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 13.4gCholesterol: 2.5mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 10.6gNet Carbohydrates: 8.1gFiber: 2.5gSugar: 7.3gProtein: 9.2g
DessertForTwo says
I’m sad I didn’t get to meet you at BlogHer! Next year 🙂
Annie Holmes says
Yes! Next year for sure!! 🙂
Beth says
Annie, this is awesome!! Loving the layers! What kind of lens are you using?!
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Beth!!! Your camera hunting aren’t you?! I use a 50mm 1.8 and I love it, it is inexpensive and lightweight!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
This is such a beautiful latte!
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Nicole!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Next blogher event let’s go together!! Then we can go to all the booths and have yummy things. I love this coffee drink. I am actually really obsessed with coffee so this recipe is right up my alley. Gorgeous photos as always too! 🙂
Annie Holmes says
Thanks Cyndi!! I love the layers! It is almost too pretty to drink! 😉 Almost!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
This almond vanilla latte looks perfect! The layers are so pretty! Very lovely photos too 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Stunning photos! Love how the layers give this latte an ombre effect 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Oh my goodness, this latte looks beyond amazing! Adore that you added almond butter. And I love that super cute clock 🙂
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
Yum, yum, triple yum!! I love this almond vanilla latte! The addition of almond butter is perfect!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Wow, I have never thought to put almond butter in coffee what a great idea! It sounds amazing, and your photos are beautiful!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I am so sad that I didn’t go to BlogHer!
I am loving this almond vanilla latte! yum!!!! Perfect way to start the day 😉
Lynda Thacker says
Yummy! I think this could be a new favorite!!
marcie says
I wish I could’ve made it to Chicago! I love that Ninja coffee bar, and would definitely put it to good use! I love the layers in your latte, Annie, and your photos are so beautiful!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This looks SO good! I need to not look at this before I’ve had my morning coffee. Not a good idea! I seriously can’t wait to try this out the next time I buy almond butter!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
Oh my goodness, I think I need that Ninja Bar in my life! I’m such a sucker for both pretty drinks and coffee, so this is right up my alley!
Auntiepatch says
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Auntiepatch says
Make that Flavor of the Moments
Annie Holmes says
Hi Auntiepatch, it’s all fixed now! 🙂 So sorry about that!!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
This is one delicious looking latte! Now I’m craving coffee! I love the layered presentation!
Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That latte looks amazing, so pretty with the layers! I love making coffee shop style drinks at home, I will definitely need to try this one!
linda kleeberg says
hi annie. I don’t even like coffee and I want ur lattes!! I love all ur stuff. can I just come live with u?!! ha ha
Annie Holmes says
haha!! It is pretty isn’t it?! Thanks Ms. Linda! 🙂
Joel. Timmons says
Would. Love. To win this
David @ MilkFrotherJudge says
This looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try making almond and vanilla for my coffee , you’ve inspired me. My favorite coffee shop uses it for their cold brew and it tastes amazing .Thanks for sharing your delicious Almond Milk Latte.