Homemade Cinnamon Honey Oatmilk Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

This creamy, rich, and indulgent Homemade Cinnamon Honey Oatmilk Latte is the perfect pick me up. Strong espresso mixed with a creamy, frothy oatmilk and sweetened with a drizzle of honey and cinnamon spice. It’s my favorite way to enjoy my morning brew! 

Want to kick your Starbucks habit? This honey latte is just the thing to help you do it. It will save you tons of money and it tastes just as delicious as your favorite indulgence at Starbucks.  A light, creamy, foamy oat milk is mixed with espresso or coffee, then topped with a swirl of honey and a pinch of cinnamon. It's super comforting, delicious, incredibly easy to make, and goes great with a sweet treat like this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread, these Crescent Roll Chocolate Croissants, or these easy Air Fryer Canned Biscuits.

In This Post

• Why This Recipe Works
• Key Ingredients
• How To Make A Cinnamon Honey Oat Milk Latte
• Variations And Substitutions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Honey Lattes Go Great With Dessert! Pair It With One Of These Delicious Treats!
• Recipe
• Comments

Why This Recipe Works

• Simple. This latte literally takes only 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients to make. A simple latte to make at home
• Feels indulgent. Delicious creamy foam, rich dark espresso, and a touch of sweet honey and warm cinnamon. A homemade oat milk latte is the perfect pick-me-up for any time of day.
• Not too sweet. I’m not a fan of sweet drinks that are chock full of sugary flavors. This delicious latte is not too sweet and has just a touch of a toasted honey flavor. And, making a DIY latte at home is perfect since you can control the sugar!
• SO much cheaper! Seriously. The savings I get from making my lattes at home may pay for my kid’s college. (I kid…sort of.)
• Less calories. Depending on the amount of honey and type of milk you use, a homemade oatmilk honey latte is likely way fewer calories than the ones you’ll find at Starbucks. Three cheers for a skinny latte!

Key Ingredients

You don’t need much to make this delicious, warm and creamy latte. Just a few simple ingredients and you'll be able to make this Starbucks copycat recipe right at home!

• Honey. The honey adds a touch of subtle, natural sweetness to this easy latte recipe. I love finding a good local honey to invest in. It may be a tad pricier, but it tastes way better. And consuming local honey is actually thought to be really great for anyone who suffers from allergies. It's thought to contain local pollen, and the theory is that eating it repeatedly over time may help make a person less sensitive to that pollen. It makes all the difference for this honey cinnamon oat milk latte.
• Oatmilk. I love this honey latte with oat milk - it goes really nicely with the other flavors of this latte. However, if you don’t have it on hand, don’t like the taste, or just prefer to use something else, you can use regular milk, almond milk, or any other plant or animal-based milk product. If using regular milk, opt for whole milk for an ultra-creamy texture.
• Cinnamon. Adding just a touch of cinnamon to this homemade latte helps to give it a hint of spice and counters nicely with the sweetness of the honey.
• Espresso. I like to make a stronger latte so I use a double shot of espresso here (2 oz.). But adjust accordingly. If you don’t have espresso, you can also just use half a cup of regular coffee (brew your own, or instant coffee is just fine). Since this is a creamy light drink, I like to add a darker espresso or coffee blend to add a little depth. But, feel free to pick any coffee or espresso you love. It’s all good.

How To Make A Cinnamon Honey Oat Milk Latte

Making a honey oat latte at home is so easy, and once you get the basics, you’ll never want to buy an overpriced latte from coffee shops again! Here’s how you do it:

1. To make a honey cinnamon latte, start by adding ½ the honey and ½ the cinnamon to the bottom of your favorite mug. 

2. Next, froth your milk. You can do this one of several ways, and any are acceptable methods for milk frothing so just use what you have tool-wise.
   • Use a milk frother. If you’re lucky enough to have a milk frother, you’re totally golden. This is the easiest way to froth milk in my opinion.
   • Froth your milk over the stove. Also a super easy method, just takes a bit longer. Place your milk into a small saucepan and heat over low/medium heat. Using a handheld whisk, whisk the milk as it heats and continue stirring until the temperature reaches about 125 degrees F, and the warm milk starts to look light and foamy. 
   • In a jar. This is a new concept to me, but you can actually make frothed milk by heating it in the microwave, adding it to a mason jar, pop a lid on it, and shake it until it reaches the foamy consistency you’re after. Voila! 

3. Once your milk is ready, pour it into the mug with the honey and cinnamon. The warm foamy oat milk will dissolve the honey and help it and the cinnamon mix into the latte.

4. Add your double shot of espresso to the warmed oat milk foam. 
5. Top the drink with a swirl of honey and a dash of cinnamon. Enjoy!

Variations And Substitutions

• Make it iced! You can make lattes hot or cold! (Case in point - this delicious Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte - delicious!). Iced oatmilk honey lattes are also delicious and perfect for the summer months. And, making this drink iced is even easier since you don’t need to froth the milk. Simply chill your espresso shot, add it to a tall glass with ice, and top with refrigerated oatmilk. Season with honey and a dash of cinnamon. Easy!
• Try different types of espresso. I love a rich espresso for this drink since the creamy oatmilk balances it out. But, feel free to try a blonde espresso, or even mix the milk with a cup of your favorite regular strong coffee. 
• Change up the milk. Oat milk is a nice choice for this dairy-free latte, but you could try any non-dairy milk. Almond milk or even soy milk would still taste great. And, if you'd rather just stick with regular cow's milk, that works too.
• Dry a different spice. Cinnamon is a great warming spice in this drink, but you can experiment with other spices too, like cardamom, nutmeg, or allspice.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Did you make this Honey Oatmilk Latte? Let me know what you think in the comments. And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @frontrangefed!

Honey Lattes Go Great With Dessert! Pair It With One Of These Delicious Treats!

• Fig Toast with Cream Cheese And Honey
• 7 Layer Bars
• Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
• Homemade Soft Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
• Snickerdoodle Cookies With Vanilla And Maple
• Lemon And Blueberry Baked Donuts
• Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Air Fryer Canned Biscuits (Yes - You can cook biscuits in an air fryer!)

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