Chestnut latte with espresso and oat milk

Chestnut latte made with espresso and oat drink, blended with pre-cooked chestnuts and maple syrup, frothed and dusted with cinnamon. Vegan – a hot drink for winter, 169 kcal.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 5 min
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 169 kcal per serving
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g

Ingredients

• 60ml espresso
• 60g cooked chestnuts
• 400ml oat milk
• 15g maple syrup
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · blender · milk frother · wooden spoon

1. Brew the espresso and divide it between two mugs.
2. Blend the chestnuts with 100 ml of the oat milk and the maple syrup until no pieces remain.
3. Heat the chestnut purée with the rest of the oat milk in a pan, stirring, until it steams.
4. Froth the chestnut milk with the frother and pour it over the espresso.
5. Dust the chestnut latte with cinnamon and serve straight away.

Good to know

In winter, many cafés have a chestnut latte on the menu, usually made with syrup. This version gets its flavour from pre-cooked chestnuts that you blend with oat drink and maple syrup. That makes it creamy without any cream.

Swaps

Oat milk → milk (then vegetarian). Chestnuts → 2 tbsp unsweetened chestnut purée. Maple syrup → honey (then no longer vegan). Espresso → strong filter coffee.

Cooking tips

Blend the chestnuts with just a little oat drink first until no pieces remain, then add the rest.

Storage

The chestnut milk keeps for 2 days in the fridge without the espresso; shake before heating.

Allergens

No milk, egg or nuts – chestnuts aren't among the tree nuts on the allergen list; oat milk contains gluten (oats) unless labelled gluten-free. Espresso contains caffeine and isn't for children. In pregnancy, have no more than 200 mg caffeine a day (about 2 cups of coffee), from all sources combined.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a chestnut latte keep in the fridge?

The chestnut milk keeps for 2 days in the fridge without the espresso; shake before heating.

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