High-Protein Salted Honey Iced Latte
To start your morning off with a boost of protein, try this salted honey iced latte. With smooth espresso, rich honey, and a dash of vanilla, it’s easy, decadent, and quicker than going through the drive thru!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (2 shots) brewed espresso (60 milliliters)*
- ½-1 Tablespoon honey, to taste (10-20 milliliters)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Crystal ultra-filtered reduced fat (2%) milk (240 milliliters)
Products used
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Ultra-Filtered Reduced Fat Milk
Directions
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Step 1
Fill the 12-ounce glass all the way to the top with ice.
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Step 2
Then, add the honey and a pinch of flaky salt to the hot espresso. For a sweeter latte, use 1 tablespoon of honey, or for just a hint of sweetness, use ½ tablespoon honey. Stir until the honey is melted and the salt is completely dissolved.
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Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and 2% milk to the glass of ice, and pour the espresso over the milk. Stir everything together until the latte is cold and well-combined. Enjoy!
*Note: This recipe will work with instant espresso or machine-pulled espresso. Refer to the espresso machine manufacturer’s instructions or instant espresso package for measurements and directions.
For a salted honey rim, pour a small amount of honey on a shallow plate. Then, sprinkle a thin layer of flaky salt on a separate shallow plate. Dip the rim of your glass into the honey followed by the flaky salt.
Nutrition (1 serving):
178 calories; 5 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 25 mg cholesterol; 14 g protein; 19 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 71 mg sodium; 432 mg calcium
