Plant-Based Coffee Recipes
Maple Cashew Latte
Unsweetened cashew milk can be thinner than dairy milk and may foam differently. Warm it slowly and stop before boiling, following the carton’s guidance. Light frothing is optional; a smooth warm pour is enough for this recipe.
Key takeaways
- Stir the maple syrup and vanilla into the hot espresso before adding milk.
- Look at the label if you are avoiding added sugar, gums, or other ingredients.
- The recipe specifies unsweetened milk so maple syrup controls the sweetness.
Ingredients
- 60 ml espresso
- 180 ml unsweetened cashew milk
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract.
Method
- Mix maple syrup and vanilla into espresso.
- Warm cashew milk without boiling, froth lightly if possible and pour over the coffee.
Maple and vanilla in the cup
Stir the maple syrup and vanilla into the hot espresso before adding milk. This helps the sweetener disperse and lets you taste the coffee base first. Maple flavor varies by product, so try the listed amount before adding anything else.
Check the carton and serve
Look at the label if you are avoiding added sugar, gums, or other ingredients. Cashew is a tree nut, so make the ingredient clear when serving others and check allergy information. Pour the warm milk over the espresso and stir gently; serve while the drink is hot.
For a different nut-milk profile, compare cinnamon almond milk latte.
Choose unsweetened cashew milk
The recipe specifies unsweetened milk so maple syrup controls the sweetness. A sweetened carton can make the same recipe noticeably sweeter. Shake the package if its instructions recommend it, then taste the warm milk and espresso together before adding any extra syrup.
Make the foam optional
Some cashew milks froth lightly while others stay closer to a warm pour. The recipe still works without a thick foam layer. Use the milk maker’s heating guidance and avoid boiling; a smooth texture is more important than latte art.
Cashews are tree nuts. Check product labels and make the ingredient clear when serving guests with dietary restrictions.
What to expect from cashew milk
Cashew milk often has a soft, nutty flavor, but unsweetened cartons differ in body and ingredients. Some are very light, while others feel creamier. Taste the carton before adding maple so you can keep the latte balanced rather than making it sweet by default.
Cashews are tree nuts. Check the carton’s allergen statement and mention the ingredient when serving others.
Further reading
For background on espresso and coffee, see Wikipedia.
Back to Plant-Based Coffee RecipesFrequently asked questions
Which ingredients do I need for Maple Cashew Latte?
60 ml espresso 180 ml unsweetened cashew milk 2 tsp maple syrup 1/ 8 tsp vanilla extract.
How do I make Maple Cashew Latte?
Mix maple syrup and vanilla into espresso. Warm cashew milk without boiling, froth lightly if possible and pour over the coffee.
Maple and vanilla in the cup: what should I know?
Stir the maple syrup and vanilla into the hot espresso before adding milk. This helps the sweetener disperse and lets you taste the coffee base first. Maple flavor varies by product, so try the listed amount before adding anything else.