Cereal Milk Latte
Make a cozy cereal milk latte in minutes with cereal-infused milk and espresso for a nostalgic, sweet, and frothy coffee treat.
Equipment
- Mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Milk frother, mason jar, or steam wand
- Espresso machine or coffee brewer
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Microwave (if using mason jar method)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Fruit Loops or any sweetened cereal
- 1/4 cup milk whole, 2%, or oat
- 1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar
- Optional: 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream crushed cereal, foam art
Instructions
Step 1 – Infuse the Milk
- Add 1/4 cup of cereal to 1/4 cup of milk. Let it steep at room temperature for 15–30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for stronger flavor.
Step 2 – Strain the Milk
- Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the milk. Discard or reuse cereal. Add 1 tsp brown sugar or vanilla if desired.
Step 3 – Froth the Milk
- Steam or froth the infused milk using a steam wand, frother, or by shaking heated milk in a mason jar. Aim for silky microfoam.
Step 4 – Brew the Espresso
- Prepare 1 shot of espresso or brew 1/2 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method (e.g., French press, AeroPress).
Step 5 – Assemble the Latte
- Pour espresso into a cup. Slowly top with frothed cereal milk. Add toppings like whipped cream, crushed cereal, or cinnamon.
Notes
Try Cinnamon Toast Crunch for a warm spice twist or Cocoa Pebbles for a chocolatey latte.
Oat milk offers a creamy plant-based alternative and froths well.
Store extra cereal milk in the fridge for up to 5 days.