Plant-Based Coffee Recipes
Pistachio Oat Latte
Quick answer
Pistachio paste can be dense or separated in the jar. Stir it before measuring, then warm it with the oat milk and sugar. Blend until no paste streaks remain, using a vessel suited to warm liquids. This step helps the nut paste combine before it meets the espresso.
Key takeaways
- Pistachio paste can be dense or separated in the jar.
- Unsweetened pistachio paste varies in flavor and may contain salt.
- Pour the pistachio-oat mixture over espresso and stir gently.
Ingredients
- 60 ml espresso
- 180 ml barista oat milk
- 15 g smooth unsweetened pistachio paste
- 2 tsp sugar.
Method
- Warm oat milk with pistachio paste and sugar.
- Blend until smooth, then pour over espresso.
Check sweetness and salt
Unsweetened pistachio paste varies in flavor and may contain salt. Taste the warm mixture before adding it to the coffee; the recipe’s sugar balances the paste, but different products can taste less or more intense. Do not add extra sweetener until the assembled drink is tasted.
Serve while smooth
Pour the pistachio-oat mixture over espresso and stir gently. The paste can settle as the drink stands, so serve it soon and stir again if needed. Pistachio is a tree nut; check labels and tell guests before serving.
For a simpler nut-and-coffee pairing, try the maple cashew latte.
Keep pistachio paste from settling
Stir the paste in its container before measuring if oil has separated. Blend it into the warm oat milk until smooth, then add the espresso. If the paste collects on the bottom of the cup, stir again before drinking; this is a texture issue, not a reason to add more paste.
Use unsweetened paste as written
The recipe calls for smooth, unsweetened pistachio paste and separately lists sugar. Sweetened pistachio spread is not the same product and will change the result. Check the label, especially for nut allergens, before using it.
Serve while warm so the oat milk and pistachio remain easy to combine.
Serving and allergen notes
Pistachio paste may contain added oils or salt, so its label can affect the latte’s flavor. Use a smooth paste as listed and stir the drink before sipping if it begins to settle. Pistachio is a tree nut; check packaging and make that ingredient clear to anyone you serve.
The drink is best warm, while the oat milk and paste still blend easily. Avoid leaving it on a warming plate, which can change the milk texture.