By: Sarah Lohm, Dietetic Intern
I love coffee, and I love banana bread—so why not combine the two? This syrup comes together in under 10 minutes and is the perfect way to spice up your coffee routine if you’re getting tired of your usual recipe. Trust me, this one might just have you skipping the Starbucks run!
Banana Bread Latte with Homemade Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 Banana (Ripe)
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2-4 tbsp Water (Depending on desired thickness)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1 dash Sea Salt
Instructions
- Add the banana to a bowl. With a fork, mash until relatively smooth.
- To a saucepan or small pot over medium heat, add mashed banana, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and salt. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Once thickened slightly, add the mixture to a mesh strainer. Using the back of a spoon or spatula, push the contents through the strainer. (If you prefer a chunky syrup – skip this step!)
- Add the strained mixture to a bowl. Add 2-4 tablespoons of water and stir until smooth.
- Add syrup to your coffee or espresso (when hot for best results), and enjoy!
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Selections & Swaps!
Fruit Selections! The star of the show here is banana, giving a classic, comforting flavor. Ripe bananas work well because they’re naturally sweet and easily mash – making for a strong-flavored syrup without a ton of “extras”. However, don’t feel limited to this!
- Apples, pears, peaches, or nectarines: Depending on the time of year, get creative with different fruits! These will give a warm, cozy flavor – just make sure to add a little extra cook-time to properly break it down!
- Blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries: These flavors would add a bright, tangy twist to your coffee or matcha!
Sweetener: I love honey, but if that’s not your first pick, that is A-OK! Maple syrup or agave would substitute just as well. If you only have white or brown sugar on hand, that would work too!
Spices: Cinnamon and a pinch of salt are my go-to, but there are plenty of seasonal flavors you can tap into! Nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cardamom could all be considered – and if you like gingerbread cookies, you may have just found your new seasonal syrup staple!
How to Use!: This syrup is perfect stirred into coffee, drizzled over oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt, or even as a quick topping for toast. The flavor is versatile, and the texture is smooth enough to mix easily into any morning favorite!
Let’s Get Started
STEP ONE:
Add a ripe banana to a bowl and mash until smooth. Add banana, honey, cinnamon, and salt to a saucepan over medium heat.
STEP TWO:
Cook until slightly thickened. Add contents to a mesh strainer and push the mixture through until you have separated the larger “chunks” from the thinner liquid. If you like a chunkier syrup – you can skip the strainer step!
STEP THREE:
Add the strained mixture to a bowl. Add 2-4 tablespoons of water (depending on desired consistency) and stir until smooth.
STEP FOUR:
Add to your coffee or other desired food, and enjoy!
I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU TRY IT!
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