Pistachio Latte Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 4
| Last Updated on September 14, 2023
Channel your inner barista with this insanely simple and satisfying pistachio latte. Deliciously nutty and smooth, it is a great way to start the day.
Utensils Breakfast
Globe Italian
13
ingredients
9
steps
790
minutes
Chef Jenn is classically trained chef specializing in plant-based cuisine who brings nearly 15 years of professional experience to the table. Since graduating from culinary school, she has spent time honing her craft in Australia, Italy and in the U.S., including in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City. Chef Jenn is now a freelance personal chef offering everything from catering services to cooking classes and beyond.

Ingredients

Servings:
1
1 cup(s)
raw pistachios, shelled
4 1/2 cup(s)
distilled or filtered water
1/2 tsp
almond extract
1/4 tsp
matcha green tea powder
2 tbsp
raw honey
1/2 cup(s)
distilled or filtered water
1/3 cup(s)
chopped pistachios
1/2 cup(s)
sugar
1/4 tsp
almond or vanilla extract
1
batch of pistachio milk, see above
1
batch of pistachio syrup, see above
2
shots of espresso
chopped pistachios, for garnish
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Directions 9 steps | 790 Minutes

Step 1

Make the pistachio milk. Pour pistachios into a medium bowl and fill with water until the pistachios are fully submerged. Soak the pistachios overnight.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Make the pistachio milk.
Step 2

Drain and rinse the pistachios. Place the pistachios into a blender with filtered water, matcha and almond extract.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Drain and rinse the pistachios.
Step 3

Liquify the mixture, adding honey and adjusting the sweetness to taste.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Liquify the mixture, adding honey and adjusting the sweetness to taste.
Step 4

Make the pistachio syrup. In a small saucepan, combine filtered water, chopped pistachios and sugar. Bring the heat up to medium-low and whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Make the pistachio syrup.
Step 5

Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes or until it just begins to reduce. Strain to remove the pistachios and stir in the almond or vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes or until it just begins to reduce.
Step 6

Assemble the pistachio latte. Brew two shots of espresso.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Assemble the pistachio latte.
Step 7

Add the pistachio syrup to taste.

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Add the pistachio syrup to taste.
Step 8

Top the latte with six ounces of steamed pistachio milk. 

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Top the latte with six ounces of steamed pistachio milk.
Step 9

Garnish the latte with chopped pistachios and enjoy!

Pistachio Latte Recipe: Garnish the latte with chopped pistachios and enjoy!

Notes:

Serving option: You can steam another non-dairy milk and layer it for a white froth on top.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
1451
FAT
74.6 g
PROTEIN
33.5 g
CARBS
181.2 g
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Jolee S.

Jolee

29 Jul 2022

My new morning go-to!

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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

22 Jul 2022

Love it. Already looking for other uses for that pistachio syrup.

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Sarah D.

Sarah

13 Jul 2022

I'm OBSESSED with this nutty latte!

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Tiffany L.

Tiffany

Cozymeal Team Member

11 Jul 2022

This recipe is so much more delicious than the Starbucks version! Sometimes I use honey in place of sugar for the syrup for a lovely floral note.

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