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Homemade Salted Caramel Latte Recipe

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Although it’s been several years since salted caramel became all the rage, it continues to be a popular choice for coffee drinks and desserts today. I’ve shared my recipe for my favorite way to drink coffee, but I realized that it could be easily adapted to be a salted caramel latte and still be healthy!

If you’re a gourmet coffee fan (I am too), stop spending $5 (or more!) to consume a less healthy alternative. Start making delicious (and healthier) coffee at home!

What Exactly Is a Latte?

A latte is made with espresso, warm milk, and milk foam. At a coffee shop, they have an espresso machine to handle those jobs. There are plenty of other ways to make lattes at home though without fancy equipment. (Of course, if you love coffee, you may want to consider these non-toxic ways to brew a finer cup.)

In place of the espresso, I just use brewed coffee. Then I usually add some butter and coconut oil for healthy fats. Just give these a whirl in your blender and you have a frothy, satisfying latte!

How I Make a Healthy Salted Caramel Latte at Home

Obviously, to turn a regular latte into a salted caramel latte, you’re going to need something sweet with the flavors of caramel, and just a dash of salt.

I like to avoid the refined sugars and artificial flavors and sweeteners of the commercial version so I turn to more wholesome ingredients I already have in my kitchen:

  • My normal version: I don’t like my coffee super sweet, so I just mix in a little vanilla extract, drizzle a little raw honey over the top, and sprinkle it with a little Himalayan salt.
  • My “treat” version: If I really want something a little more decadent, I’ll top the latte with a dollop of whipped cream. (Here’s a dairy-free version too.)
  • For a mocha: Just add up to a tablespoon of cocoa powder into the blender with the coffee.

Tip: Not a coffee person? This recipe is also great with chai tea!

We have a French press, which also works well for making milk foam. Check out this article for that and other frothing ideas.

Salted Caramel Latte Recipe

A delicious salted caramel latte recipe that has healthy fats to boost the immune system and metabolism.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Calories 188kcal
Author Katie Wells

Servings

1

Ingredients

Optional Toppings

  • ½ cup milk (warmed and foamed, or coconut milk)
  • 1 sprinkle sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • 1 drizzle honey

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine all the ingredients except the optional toppings.
  • Blend on high for 15 seconds or until emulsified.
  • Top with foamed milk, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a drizzle of honey if desired.
  • Drink immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salted Caramel Latte Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 161
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.9g28%
Saturated Fat 15.9g99%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 187mg8%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

To make a mocha, add up to 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder when blending.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

Comments

53 responses to “Homemade Salted Caramel Latte Recipe”

  1. Jerianne Avatar

    Why did your hyperlink next to grass-fed bacon take me to ButcherBox? I started an order, didn’t find butter, chatted with rep who said no butter at current time but hoping in future. I was excited to find a source that was more convenient and cost effective. Thank you.

  2. Deborah Avatar

    I wonder if it’s ok for me to do this with high cholesterol ugh, so much info on the internet saying yes and no, so confusing.

  3. Abigail Avatar
    Abigail

    I just made the salted Carmel latte this morning and loved it!!! Would this be okay to drink every morning versus the bulletproof coffee? I like the coffee this way much better. Would drinking it this way take away any of the benefits of pure bulletproof coffee? Thanks again!!

  4. Brenda Avatar

    Yum just made this. Brewed “coffee” first in french press using 2tsp roasted chicory root, 1 tsp maca, 1 tsp cocoa grounds (crio Bru brand), and cut and sprinkled in a teabag of dandelion root. Topped with cinnamon and fresh grated nutmeg. Thank you Wellness Mama!

  5. shar Avatar

    I would like to do this with iced coffee but am unsure if the butter and coconut oil called for in the recipe are suppose to be added as a solid or melted and then blended in?

  6. Nat Avatar

    Would this coffee make me gain weight. I understand it contains healthy fat and all but it does seem high in fat to drink daily. How many grams of fat does this coffee contain, I’m guessing around 16 grams per cup which seems like a lot.

  7. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    5 stars
    Oh, so GOOD!!!!!! Better by a mile than any coffee joint! Thank you for sharing all of your amazing healthy recipes.

  8. Jayda Avatar

    I quit drinking coffee 3 months ago. But cold weather has arrived and I’m tired of drinking hot water with lemon or my herbal teas. I used your recipe and improvised! I’m impressed with it!! Rather than tea or coffee, I used two teaspoons of organic cocoa with 8 oz of coconut milk and stevia. And of course, I used all the other ingredients you have listed. Yum!!

  9. Kristy Avatar

    5 stars
    Heck yeah! This is yummo! I made organic cold brewed coffee and used kalona heavy cream (allergic to coconut). Used maple syrup because that’s what I had. No vanilla because I forgot and actually all I have are vanilla beans. (what kind of vanilla extract doesn’t taste like alcohol and is gluten/corn free?)
    Anyway, thank you for the recipe!!

  10. Deanna Avatar

    5 stars
    Hi,
    I just tried this with freshly brewed chai… Yum!!!
    My favourite coffee alternative. I love your posts! 🙂 xxx

  11. Diana Avatar

    I will have to try this. I can’t stand honey in coffee however, and the closest thing that I have found I can stand in coffee as a sweetener in place of sugar is organic unrefined coconut sugar. I make a syrup of it with water. I think I’ll make a coffee “caramel” syrup with coconut sugar, salted butter, and water or coconut milk. Mix it with coffee and top it off with coconut milk “whipped cream”. Thanks for the recipe=)

  12. Kristy Avatar

    This sounds soooo yummy! So, the grassfed butter is what makes it taste like Carmel?
    Anyway, I am allergic to coconut. Any suggestions for a substitution?
    Thanks!
    Kristy

4.69 from 22 votes (11 ratings without comment)

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