Make a date milk latte for an easy way to naturally sweeten your iced coffee and make it creamy at the same time! Dates taste like sticky toffee and add the best sweetness to your beverages. This date latte is so easy to make, and all you need is a small blender to make a creamy date milk for espresso.

Here’s how to make a date latte at home!

Date Latte Takeaways:

• Make a date milk using a blender for a sweet and creamy milk base.
• Add a little bit of spice for extra flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• It’s a healthier sweetener for coffee and blends great with milk.
• The dates add a sweet, caramel flavor without extra butter or fat.
• Date milk is so creamy and gives your coffee the creamiest texture.
• It’s a unique way to change up your coffee routine!

What is a Date Latte?

A date latte is an iced latte made with creamy date milk! You make it by blending dates and milk, then using that as the base of your coffee. It was a recent spring regional drink in Starbucks UAE!

Medjool dates are the most popular dates to use in beverages because of their sweetness and texture. However, you can use basically any dried date you’d like!

It’s such an easy iced coffee to make and tastes incredible.

There’s also an incredible date matcha latte you need to try!

What Does a Date Latte Taste Like?

It’s no secret that dates taste similar to caramel or toffee, with their sticky, molasses-like, and maple-like color and aroma. By themselves, they are quite honey-forward and make milk taste like the most delicious caramel milk without the extra sugar rush.

With espresso, it pairs incredibly well and reminds me of a maple syrup-sweetened latte with some extra creaminess. It also has notes of brown sugar, honey, and toffee, which pair amazingly with dark or medium-roasted coffees that have nutty and sweet notes.

Can You Add Dates to Coffee?

Yes! Nothing is stopping you from adding dates to coffee! Date syrup is a very common and popular sweetener for coffee, so you can think of this as a less processed version of that same drink.

Normally, you want to blend the dates up into a paste before adding them to the liquid so it combines more easily. I like to blend them directly into milk for ease (or laziness, haha), but it creates a super frothy and sweet milk. You could also mash it into small bits for added texture, but I prefer the smoother milk.

Coffee With Date Benefits

If you’re looking for a superpower beverage that will give you hours upon hours of energy, then you need to try this date latte. It’s a well-known fact that dates are a great source of fiber and natural carbohydrates, which is why they’re used in many energy bars (ie, RxBars, David, etc). They’re a high source of energy; 100g of dates can give you 300 calories, and high in antioxidants!

And for an even higher energy boost, you can pair dates with coffee, which is infamously known for its bitter flavor and high caffeine content. However, it’s also been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and type 2 diabetes in humans.

So, clearly, there are great health benefits in pairing the two superfoods together! And even better in a delicious iced latte!

Date Latte Recipe: Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this date latte at home:

• Medjool Dates — The star of the show! You’ll want to use pitted dried dates, which you can find at any grocery store. Medjool dates are one of the sweeter varieties, but you can use whatever variety is most accessible to you.
• Espresso — Use your favorite espresso beans, or I recommend a medium to dark roast coffee with nutty, chocolatey, or caramel flavor notes that complement the dates best.
• Milk — I love dairy, so I use 2% or whole milk, but you can use your favorite milk or non-dairy milk like oat, soy, or coconut.
• Ice

You’ll also need a small blender!

How to Make a Date Latte

1. Soak Dates. Soak dates in warm water for 3 – 5 minutes or until soft. The longer you soak them, the softer they should get. This makes it easier to blend into milk.
2. Blend Date Milk. Add softened dates and milk to a blender cup and blend on medium for 10 – 20 seconds or until smooth. Ensure there are no large date chunks in your milk. Strain milk if desired for a smoother texture.
3. Brew Espresso. Brew 1-2 shots of your favorite espresso beans using an espresso machine. You can also use instant espresso powder, coffee concentrate, or other espresso-like coffee.
4. Assemble Drink. Add ice and date milk to a separate glass, then top with your brewed espresso. Garnish with half a date or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or cardamom.
5. Mix and Enjoy! Stir with a straw and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Latte

• Add Cinnamon: For extra flavor, add a dash or two of ground cinnamon or cardamom. People traditionally pair warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, and cloves with dates. There’s just something so comforting about a sticky-sweet fruit with aromatic spices.
• Strain Milk: If you want a super smooth milk, strain the blended dates afterward to remove some of the smaller bits. It will taste even more amazing with a smoother mouthfeel.

FAQ’s

Can I use date syrup?

Of course! Date syrup is basically just blended dates simmered until thick. It’s honestly probably easier to use date syrup to sweeten your iced latte since there’s no blending necessary. However, it might have a more jammy flavor. I recommend mixing it with some warm water or milk if your syrup is super thick.

How to make a hot date latte?

You can make this hot by warming up the date milk on the stove or in the microwave. You could also froth it in an electric frother with the date pieces strained out. Once you have your hot date milk, you can add it to a latte mug with espresso. It’s delicious, hot, and even more comforting than iced!

Other Iced Coffee Recipes to Try

This date latte is seriously so easy and one of the most delicious iced coffees to make at home. If you want easier and more delicious coffee drinks, here are some other iced coffee recipes to try next:

• Flan Latte
• Washington Americano
• Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
• Banana Bread Coffee
• Greek Frappe
• Coconut Coffee Cloud