Final weekend I made a decision to recreate a scrumptious espresso drink that I loved final summer season at an area espresso store. It was one in every of my favorites and so they do not have it on the menu this yr so I figured why not?! Additionally it’s enjoyable to make fancy drinks at residence and sip them exterior whereas I chill out in addition to less expensive. The drink was a Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte, and it truthfully turned out simply nearly as good as those from the espresso store!
I began off with iced espresso, which I typically 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 might use a lighter one too, simply use what you’ve gotten available and like. If it occurs to be sweetened although, it’s possible you’ll not want the maple syrup. I simply purchase unsweetened.
I then blended in some strawberry powder to provide it a great deal of scrumptious strawberry taste and it was excellent! If you’re 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 one of the best strawberry milk ever as soon as the berries had been added! I undoubtedly liked strawberry milk at college lunch after I was a child. Wasn’t as a lot of a fan of the chocolate for some purpose.
Lastly I topped off the drink with some vegan almond whipped cream (which I acquired at Aldi as properly) and it was excellent! It tasted similar to the drinks I liked, and it was tremendous scrumptious! Simply the correct quantity of balanced strawberry taste, vanilla and low! Individuals pay huge bucks for fancy drinks like this, however why not whip one up at residence! If you’re within the temper for a scrumptious summer season espresso drink, undoubtedly give this Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte a attempt!
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Iced Latte
Makes 1
Elements:
- 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 (non-compulsory for topping I used Aldi Almond whipped cream)
Directions:
- To make the latte, add the ice and low 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.
- Prime with vegan whipped cream if desired.
