Strawberry Oat Milk Latte
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 1/2 cups extra creamy oat milk or milk of choice
- 2 shots freshly brewed blonde espresso or sub matcha
- 2-3 tbsp strawberry simple syrup
- 6-8 oz plain unsweetened oat milk or strawberry oat milk
Preparation
Strawberry simple syrup
In a small saucepan or pot, add the diced strawberries, sugar, and hot water
Simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes and do not smash the strawberries
Gently stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, the syrup becomes red, and the strawberries look paler in color
The syrup should be slightly thicker in consistency, but will continue to thicken as it cools
Scoop the strawberries out and pour the syrup through a metal sieve into a sealable heat-proof jar or container
Cool completely at room temperature, then store in the fridge for up to a week
Strawberry milk
Add the simmered strawberries and 2 1/2 cups of oat milk to a blender
Blend on high for 1 minute and taste for sweetness
Add 1-2 tbsp of strawberry syrup to taste
Strain through a fine metal sieve into a glass jar to remove the seeds and pulp
Refrigerate the strawberry milk until chilled or ready to serve
Latte
In a serving glass, add 1-2 tbsp of strawberry syrup, a handful of oat milk ice, and 6-8 oz of the strawberry oat milk or regular milk
Brew a double shot of blonde espresso or prepare your matcha
To a separate jar with a lid, add a handful of ice and pour the espresso on top
Seal the jar and shake well to cool the espresso down
Pour the shaken espresso into the serving glass over the strawberry oat milk, ice, and strawberry syrup
Top with another drizzle of strawberry syrup and fresh cut strawberries
Notes
The strawberry milk step is optional and uses the simmered strawberries from the syrup preparation
Matcha can be substituted for espresso; prepare according to package instructions
