Homemade Blueberry Iced Latte (Healthy Coffee Recipe)
This invigorating blueberry latte combines a rich blueberry compote with strong coffee, ice, and chilled milk, creating a vibrant, fruity iced coffee - a perfect way to enjoy a refreshing pick-me-up!
Servings 2
Equipment
- 1 small pot
- 1 high speed blender
- 1 ice maker
- 1 espresso maker
Ingredients
Homemade Blueberry Sauce (Makes About 2 Servings)
- 2/3 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Iced Blueberry Coffee (For Each Cup of Iced Coffee)
- 1/3 cup blueberry sauce
- 3/4 cup ice
- 1/2 cup milk or half and half (plus more to taste)
- 2 shots espresso
Instructions
- Add blueberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a small pot. Heat on a stove set to medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove pot from heat and pour blueberry mixture into a metal container, then transfer to the refrigerator or freezer to allow to cool until it reaches about room temperature.
- Blend cooled blueberry compote in a high speed blender until smooth.
- Make a double shot of espresso and set aside.
- Add about 1/3 cup of blueberry sauce to the bottom of a glass.
- Add about 3/4 cup of ice.
- Add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup (to taste) of whole milk or half and half.
- Top with a double shot of espresso.
- Admire the beautiful layers, then stir and enjoy with a straw!