Homemade Pistachio Latte Recipe
This sweet and creamy pistachio latte tastes like a cozy coffeehouse treat—crafted at home with real pistachios, rich espresso, and a hint of vanilla. Inspired by a snowy day and perfected by a 7-year-old taste tester!
Pin Share Print Servings: 2 lattes
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: 3$
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan (For simmering the syrup)
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer (To strain out pistachio pieces)
- 1 Glass bottle (For syrup storage)
- 1 Coffee maker or espresso machine (Or substitute with strong brewed coffee)
- 1 Milk frother or whisk (For frothing the milk)
- 1 Measuring spoons (For accurate measurements)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw pistachios - Shelled and unsalted
- 1 cup Sugar - Granulated
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Almond extract (Optional) - but highly recommended
- 1-2 shots Espresso - Or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup Milk - Whole milk or milk of choice
- Ice (optional) - For iced version
- Crushed pistachios - Optional topping
- Whipped cream - Optional topping
- Honey - Optional drizzle
Instructions
- Toast pistachios in a dry pan until fragrant
- Simmer pistachios with water and sugar for 15 minutes
- Stir in vanilla and optional almond extract
- Let syrup steep for 30 minutes, then strain
- Brew espresso or strong coffee
- Heat and froth milk
- Combine syrup, espresso, and milk in mug
- Add foam and toppings
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1latte | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3.5g (22%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 60mg (3%) | Potassium: 280mg (8%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 250IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 0.7mg (4%)