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Homemade Flat White

My perfect hot Flat White will make you forget the trip to Starbucks. With just three simple and inexpensive ingredients, I make a sweet, creamy, and delightfully caffeinated beverage that is just as good as a coffee shop. Give it a try!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 drink
Author: Becky Hardin

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
    hand pouring espresso into a glass mug
  • Froth the milk. See recipe notes for various frothing methods. Pour frothed milk over the espresso and serve immediately.
    ¼ cup whole milk
    hand pouring frothed milk in a frother into a glass mug

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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.
  • For even more flavor, add a caramel or chocolate syrup drizzle on top.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled!
  • Sweetener is optional but feel free to add as per taste.

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