Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte with Brown Butter

A cozy coffee treat with warm cinnamon and brown butter for the perfect sweet finish

Love Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal? This creamy latte combines the nostalgic taste of your favorite breakfast cereal with rich espresso and nutty brown butter. It's like having dessert for breakfast, but in coffee form!

This coffee shop favorite is super easy to make at home. Using freshly brewed espresso or strong dark roast coffee, homemade brown butter syrup, and a dash of cinnamon, you'll create a drink that rivals any cafe version. Perfect for chilly mornings or when you're craving something special.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite latte! Here's why you'll love it:

Tastes just like the cereal - perfect nostalgic flavors
Brown butter adds amazing nutty depth
Way cheaper than coffee shop versions
Customizable sweetness levels

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte with Brown Butter

A cozy coffee treat with warm cinnamon and brown butter for the perfect sweet finish

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Equipment

Espresso machine or coffee maker
Milk frother
Saucepan
Fine-mesh strainer
Glass jar for syrup storage

Ingredients

2 shots espresso (or 4 oz strong brewed coffee)
12 oz whole milk
2 tablespoons brown butter syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream for topping
Crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for garnish
**For Brown Butter Syrup:**
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

**Make Brown Butter Syrup:**
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty
2. Add brown sugar, water, vanilla, and cinnamon
3. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, then strain and cool
**Make Latte:**
1. Brew espresso or strong coffee
2. Steam and froth milk until warm and creamy
3. Add brown butter syrup to coffee and stir
4. Pour in steamed milk and top with foam
5. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed cereal, and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Pro Tips

Brown the butter slowly over medium-low heat for the best nutty flavor
Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best taste
Warm your milk before frothing for the creamiest texture
Store leftover brown butter syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 350mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 35g, Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 1mg

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