Flat White Recipe
Skip the trip to Starbucks and make a perfect Flat White at home instead! This recipe calls for three simple and inexpensive ingredients that blend together beautifully to create a sweet, creamy, and delightfully caffeinated beverage.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 shot espresso or strongly brewed coffee
- Sweetener optional
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- In a small coffee mug, combine the espresso and sweetener, if using.1 shot espresso, Sweetener
- Froth the milk. See recipe notes for various frothing methods. Pour frothed milk over the espresso and serve immediately.¼ cup whole milk
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Notes
- How to Froth Milk: If using a milk frother, add the milk to the frother and heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To froth the milk using the microwave or stovetop, heat the milk for 1 minute in the microwave or just until it starts to steam on the stovetop. Carefully transfer the milk to a mason jar and shake for 45 seconds, or until the milk has formed a thick froth. Be careful – the milk will be hot! Make sure to fully secure the lid and wrap the mason jar in a towel, if needed.
- Espresso: I recommend using a strong espresso for this drink. My favorite Nespresso pods for flat whites are the Scuro and Chiaro.
- Sweetener: While totally optional, I like to sweeten flat whites with a vanilla or caramel coffee syrup – about ½ pump. You could also use simple syrup or quick dissolve sugar if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg