Final weekend I made a decision to recreate a scrumptious espresso drink that I loved final summer time at an area espresso store. It was considered one of my favorites they usually haven’t got it on the menu this yr so I figured why not?! Additionally it’s enjoyable to make fancy drinks at residence and sip them outdoors whereas I chill out in addition to less expensive. The drink was a Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte, and it truthfully turned out simply pretty much as good as those from the espresso store!
I began off with iced espresso, which I generally make a giant jar of forward of time so I can use it for drinks like this or simply chilled with oat milk. I then took some oat milk and blended it with a contact of vanilla and a few maple syrup for sweetness. I used full fats oat milk for this, however you would use a lighter one too, simply use what you’ve readily available and like. If it occurs to be sweetened although, you might not want the maple syrup. I simply purchase unsweetened.
I then blended in some strawberry powder to offer it a great deal of scrumptious strawberry taste and it was excellent! In case you are questioning what strawberry powder is, it’s freeze dried strawberries floor into powder within the blender. I purchase mine at Aldi. Strawberry powder can also be superior for tinting cake frosting or icing and giving it a berry taste with out the moisture. This milk tasted like the most effective strawberry milk ever as soon as the berries have been added! I undoubtedly beloved strawberry milk at college lunch after I was a child. Wasn’t as a lot of a fan of the chocolate for some motive.
Lastly I topped off the drink with some vegan almond whipped cream (which I obtained at Aldi as properly) and it was excellent! It tasted similar to the drinks I beloved, and it was tremendous scrumptious! Simply the correct amount of balanced strawberry taste, vanilla and occasional! Folks pay large bucks for fancy drinks like this, however why not whip one up at residence! In case you are within the temper for a scrumptious summer time espresso drink, undoubtedly give this Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte a attempt!
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte
Makes 1
Components:
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 cup sturdy brewed espresso
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp strawberry powder*
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup oat milk
- vegan whipped cream (optionally available for topping I used Aldi Almond whipped cream)
Directions:
- To make the latte, add the ice and occasional to a tall glass.
- In a smaller glass, mix or whisk the maple syrup, strawberry powder and vanilla into the milk.
- Pour the strawberry milk over the espresso within the glass.
- High with vegan whipped cream if desired.
