DIY Latte

Raise your hand if you are a Starbucks fanatic.

You can't see me but both of my hands are totally raised.

I want a Venti vanilla latte every.single.day.

If I want my kids to have a college education I must find ulterior means of having one. Oh and I have the easiest, quickest, satisfying semi-homemade solution.

May I introduce you to my DIY Latte:

You will need:

-expresso or in my case strongly brewed coffee. I use Trader Joe's fair trade.

-your favorite creamer. Mine change from season to season but mostly vanilla.

-milk frother like this one from Ikea or emulsion blender if you don't have one

-your favorite mug. Mine is my heavily used and a loved Starbucks beauty.

Pour 1/4 cup full of your creamer and microwave about 40 seconds or so

next using your frother or emulsion blender go to town. I like mine super frothy.

Once a completely frothy dream, pour in your strong hot coffee of your choice.

now use your finger and make a pretty swirl

Now enjoy the yumminess that was not even near $5 and eases all guilt that your Starbucks caffeine addiction will steal away your children's' future.

A few tips:

-if you are using plain creamer or milk I recommend adding sugar or sweetener to it when microwaving. The creamer I use always provides enough sweetness for me without additions.

-To change it up a bit add in things like a bit of canned pumpkin and cinnamon for a pumpkin spice latte or a touch of real vanilla or peppermint extract for your different versions of your coffee house favs.

Enjoy my fellow caffeine addicted friends!

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Craftomaniac,