Ingredients
1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate (at least 70%)
1 tablespoon + 1/2 cup milk of your choice (e.g., 2% milk)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
1 ounce espresso shot (or 1 Nespresso pod or strong brewed coffee)
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Optional: Black and white cookie, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with 1 tablespoon milk and vanilla bean paste, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a mug.
- Brew espresso directly into the mug (or separately and pour in), then stir to combine with the chocolate mixture.
- Froth the remaining 1/2 cup of milk using a frother or heat and froth manually. Pour over the espresso-chocolate mixture.
- Dust half the top of the latte with cocoa powder to mimic a black and white cookie. Optionally serve with a black and white cookie on the side.
Notes
- You can use vanilla extract instead of paste; just double the amount.
- If you don’t have an espresso machine, use very strong coffee.
- To froth milk without a frother, heat and use a hand frother or blend for a few seconds.
- For a sweeter latte, add sugar or sweetener to taste with the chocolate mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop, Espresso Machine
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (with 2% milk, no cookie)
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 59mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
