Moka Pot Maple Latte with Pecan Crumble
A cozy coffee treat with sweet maple and crunchy pecan crumble topping
January 8, 2025
Love maple syrup? This Moka Pot Maple Latte combines rich espresso-style coffee with warm maple sweetness and a homemade pecan crumble that adds the perfect crunch to every sip. It's like having your favorite pancake breakfast in coffee form!
This coffee drink is super easy to whip up at home. Using a Moka pot creates a strong coffee base that stands up perfectly to the maple syrup, while steamed milk adds that classic latte creaminess. Made with dark roast coffee, this drink is perfect for slow weekend mornings or as a special afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This maple-infused coffee creation will become your new favorite! Here's why:
- Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
- Easy to make with basic kitchen tools
- Customizable sweetness level
- Great alternative to expensive coffee shop drinks
Moka Pot Maple Latte with Pecan Crumble
A cozy coffee treat with sweet maple and crunchy pecan crumble topping
Coffee, Maple Syrup, Pecan, Latte, Moka Pot Coffee, Hot Coffee, Breakfast Coffee
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Milk frother or whisk
- Small saucepan
- Measuring spoons
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark roast coffee grounds
- 8 ounces water
- 6 ounces whole milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the pecan crumble: Mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and salt. Toast in a dry pan until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Brew coffee in Moka pot according to manufacturer's instructions.
- While coffee brews, heat milk in a small saucepan until steaming. Froth with a milk frother or whisk.
- In your serving mug, combine hot coffee with maple syrup and stir well.
- Add the steamed milk, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Top with milk foam and sprinkle generously with pecan crumble.
Pro Tips
- Use a dark roast coffee for the best flavor contrast with maple syrup
- Toast the pecans before crushing for enhanced nutty flavor
- Warm your maple syrup slightly before adding to help it blend better
- Store extra pecan crumble in an airtight container for future drinks
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 98mg, Potassium: 375mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 27g, Calcium: 248mg, Iron: 1mg