Vegan Cookie Dough Latte
Today we are making a Vegan Cookie Dough Latte! We’re diving into a delightful treat that combines the creamy indulgence of a latte with the irresistible taste of cookie dough. This Vegan Cookie Dough Latte is a game-changer for anyone craving a cozy, comforting drink with a sweet twist. With its rich, plant-based ingredients and a touch of cookie dough flavor, it’s the perfect blend of your favorite cafe beverage and nostalgic cookie dough goodness.
The beauty of this latte lies in its versatility. By using your choice of non-dairy creamer and milk, you can customize it to suit your taste and dietary preferences. The addition of brown sugar and vanilla extract creates a deliciously sweet and creamy base, while optional instant coffee granules give it that classic latte kick. For those who want to elevate their drink, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and a dollop of vegan whipped topping add the finishing touch.
Whether you’re enjoying it as a morning pick-me-up or a cozy afternoon treat, this Vegan Cookie Dough Latte is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine cravings. It’s not just a drink—it’s a moment of indulgence and comfort in a cup. So, grab your favorite mug, and let’s get started on making this delectable latte!
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Cookie Dough Latte
Childhood Nostalgia in a Cup: Imagine your favorite childhood cookie dough transformed into a creamy latte! This Vegan Cookie Dough Latte captures that nostalgic, sweet flavor of cookie dough and blends it into a velvety, plant-based latte. Every sip brings back the joy of sneaking raw cookie dough from the bowl, now reimagined in a comforting, dairy-free drink that’s as delightful as it is delicious.
Caffeine-Free Cozy Comfort: Enjoy all the rich, indulgent flavors of a classic latte without any caffeine. This latte provides the comforting warmth and creamy texture of your favorite coffeehouse drink, but with a soothing twist that’s perfect for any time of day or night. It’s ideal for those who want a delicious, relaxing beverage without the buzz of caffeine.
Substitutions
Oat Milk: For the best frothy texture, use unsweetened oat milk or another plant-based milk that froths well, such as a barista-style milk. You can also experiment with different varieties like almond or cashew milk depending on your taste preference and desired creaminess.
Vanilla Creamer: Choose your favorite vanilla vegan creamer here. To keep it low-fat, use more oat milk. instead of creamer. However, the texture of using part milk and part creamer gives this recipe the best texture.
Vanilla Extract: When choosing vanilla, I prefer non-alcoholic vanilla flavor (which is different from the extract, since it does not contain alcohol and cannot legally be labeled as “extract.”) Look for vanilla (whether you choose vanilla extract or vanilla flavor) without added color or dyes, like caramel color.
Xylitol: Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. It has a sweet taste similar to sugar but with fewer calories and a lower glycemic index, which means it has less impact on blood sugar levels. Substitute with vegan white sugar.
Brown Sugar: Swap in coconut sugar. For brown sugar, you’ll want to look for vegan-certified brown sugar, since not all sugar is vegan. White sugar (and brown sugar, which is made off of white sugar) uses bone char during processing, which makes it non-vegan.
Whipped Cream: Find vegan whipped cream from a can at the grocery store, just like dairy whipped cream comes from an aerosol can. There are coconut-based whipped creams (like Gay Lea, the brand that’s in the grocery stores in my area), almond-based, soy-based and more.
Vegan Cookie Dough Latte Recipe Notes
- Depending on your milk’s sweetness (if you don’t use vanilla unsweetened oat milk from Silk, which I used in this recipe), you might need to adjust the amount of brown sugar or xylitol added at the end.
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Vegan Cookie Dough Latte
Equipment
- Stovetop Pot
- Milk Frother
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup vanilla oat milk unsweetened
- ¼ cup vegan vanilla creamer
- 1 tbsp xylitol
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- pinch pink salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- vegan whipped cream optional topping
- vegan semisweet mini chocolate chips optional topping
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients, except the vanilla, to a stovetop pot over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil. Then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Use a milk frother to froth up the drink.
- Pour into a mug and top with optional vegan whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. Enjoy!
