Coffee Drink
Almond Milk Latte: Recipe, Calories and Frothing Fixes
An almond milk latte combines espresso with warmed almond milk and a light foam cap. The recipe below uses barista almond milk for fine, flowing foam; the carton you choose changes its sweetness and calories.
Drink Snapshot
- Caffeine
- ~75 mg reference36 g generic prepared espressoThe espresso supplies the caffeine; almond milk changes its concentration.
- Calories
- Estimated 45 kcalAlpro UK Barista Almond, 1 L carton180 ml (6.1 US fl oz) cold plant drink plus 36 g generic espresso. Ingredient estimate, without syrup or garnish.
Serving, sugar and sources
- Serving
- 1 latte: 36 g prepared espresso + 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz) cold almond milk; no syrup
- Made with
- Espresso and lightly foamed almond milk
- Sugar
- 4.5 g total. The UK label does not separate added sugar. Its ingredient list includes sugar and fructose.
- Preparation
- About 5 minutes with equipment ready
Named-product estimate with 0.9 g protein. Measure the almond milk before heating and weigh the espresso. See the full calculation or label comparison.
Key Takeaways
- 1Taste the almond drink before making the latte; its flavor remains part of the finished coffee.
- 2Choose a barista formulation for fine foam, and compare sweetness separately from how well it steams.
- 3Start at 60°C (140°F) for Alpro Barista Almond, following your carton if different. Diagnose frothing and splitting separately.
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How to Make an Almond Milk Latte
Recipe
Almond Milk Latte
- Makes:
- 1 latte; cup at least 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz)
- Time:
- About 5 minutes; equipment ready
Ingredients
- 18 g coffee beans, ground for espresso; aim for 36 g brewed
- 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz) cold barista almond milk, measured before heating
Equipment
- Espresso machine and grinder
- Scale and measuring jug
- Thermometer
- Milk pitcher for the steam wand, or small pan and handheld frother
- Heatproof cup, at least 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz)
- Espresso basket suited to 18 g and tamper
Method
- Measure. Shake the closed carton as directed. Measure 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz) cold barista almond milk into a suitable pitcher.
- Brew. Brew 18 g ground coffee to 36 g espresso in a warmed cup.
- Texture and pour. Steam the almond milk gently to 60°C (140°F), or follow your carton’s guidance, adding a little air for fine foam. Turn off the steam before removing the wand, then wipe and purge it. If the portion is too small for your wand, warm it in a small pan, remove from the heat and froth briefly. Swirl and pour all the milk into the espresso.
Estimated nutrition: 45 kcal and 4.5 g total sugar, plus 0.9 g protein. Per latte, using Alpro UK Barista Almond 1 L and no syrup.
Follow the espresso brewing method for the coffee portion.
Alpro recommends 60°C (140°F) for its Barista Almond. Follow your carton if it differs. Use a pitcher suited to 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz). If your wand needs a larger fill, warm the measured portion in a saucepan and froth briefly, as described below.
Weigh the 36 g prepared espresso, but measure the cold almond drink in ml to match its label. Leave headroom for the milk to expand as it foams.
Which Almond Milk Works Best?
For a hot latte with foam, start with a formulation intended for coffee. For an iced drink, taste and sweetness can take priority because you will not steam it. Barista and unsweetened describe different choices; neither word guarantees the lowest calories or most protein.
Compare the two almond-drink labels
The Alpro UK Barista Almond 1 L ingredient list includes sugar and fructose. Its table gives 24 kcal, 2.5 g sugars and 0.5 g protein per 100 ml. The same page also displays a conflicting sugar-free badge; the quantitative table and ingredients support treating this product as containing sugar.
Here is our equal-volume calculation from two named UK labels, checked 24 September 2026. It is almond drink only, before coffee or extras.
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| Almond drink, 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz) cold | Estimated calories | Total sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpro UK Barista Almond, 1 L | 43 kcal | 4.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Alpro UK Roasted Almond No Sugars, shelf-stable 1 L | 25 kcal | 0 g labelled | 0.9 g |
Multiply each per-100 ml label by 1.8. The No Sugars product lists 14 kcal, 0 g sugars and 0.5 g protein per 100 ml. Its chilled and smaller-pack variants can have different published panels: use the exact carton in front of you.
The useful result is that lower sugar does not automatically mean more protein. Nor does the nutrition table tell you which carton will make more stable foam.
Almond Milk Latte Troubleshooting
If it splits after adding coffee, first use the carton’s recommended heating temperature. If that fails, compare a different coffee or formulation. Milk that never froths is a separate problem; use the table to choose the next adjustment.
| Symptom | What to try next |
|---|---|
| Large bubbles while steaming | Introduce less air; keep the liquid moving and swirl before pouring |
| Little foam despite gentle heating | Compare a coffee-specific carton; homemade or dilute drinks can behave differently |
| Smooth in the pitcher, grainy after adding coffee | Try the carton's recommended temperature, then compare another coffee or formulation |
| Scalded flavor or thick skin | Heat more gently and stop sooner; boiling does not improve latte texture |
| Thin coffee flavor | Reduce the cold almond portion to 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) in the next cup |
Heat and formulation matter: a 2020 study of almond milk proteins found changes in stability during controlled heating. Its 30-minute treatments were not espresso steaming, so they do not establish a universal latte temperature limit. Use the carton's guidance first, then compare the coffee–milk combination.
Without a Steam Wand
Warm 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz) almond milk gently in a saucepan, then use a handheld frother briefly and swirl. Aim for a small amount of fine foam rather than a tall dry mound. Without an espresso machine, 40 ml (1.4 US fl oz) strong moka-pot coffee makes a home approximation; it is a different extraction with different caffeine. The espresso guide covers the primary coffee method.
Flavor and Tasting Notes
An almond milk latte brings a nutty accent to the espresso, with a light, flowing body and a little fine foam. The barista almond milk used here adds gentle sweetness; an unsweetened carton gives the coffee and almond notes a different balance.
I prefer a rounded, chocolatey coffee with almond milk because cocoa-like notes sit comfortably beside the nuttiness. A very sharp shot draws more attention to acidity than I want here. I taste before adding syrup, especially with a sweetened carton.
Keep a familiar coffee while comparing formulations so you can judge the almond drink itself.
Almond Milk Latte Calories and Caffeine
This Alpro UK Barista Almond version has an estimated 45 kcal, 4.5 g total sugar and 0.9 g protein, with no syrup or topping. Using the named shelf-stable No Sugars carton instead gives a 30 kcal estimate for the same milk portion.
Caffeine is around 75 mg as a generic espresso reference. Almond milk changes flavor and concentration without removing caffeine; choose decaf for a lower-caffeine version.
Serving amounts and calculation
These ingredient estimates use 180 ml almond milk and 36 g prepared espresso. Alpro UK Barista Almond contributes 43.2 kcal. USDA’s generic prepared espresso, FDC 171891, adds 3.24 kcal, giving 46.44 kcal before rounding to 45. The coffee’s 0.04 g protein does not materially change the rounded 0.9 g total.
The No Sugars carton gives 28.44 kcal including espresso, rounded to 30. The sweetened UK label does not separate added sugar, so the page reports total sugars.
USDA’s caffeine reference is 212 mg per 100 g espresso. Scaling to 36 g gives 76.32 mg before rounding to 75. Beans and extraction affect actual caffeine; decaf is not necessarily caffeine-free.
Is an Almond Milk Latte Healthy?
Compare the carton's protein, sugars and fortification alongside its calories. This named recipe supplies an estimated 0.9 g protein. The FDA recommends comparing these nutrients because plant drinks differ in their nutritional content. Almond milk contains almonds; check sauces, toppings and café preparation if avoiding dairy or managing an allergy.
Almond Milk Latte vs. Oat and Soy
| Choice | Useful distinction |
|---|---|
| Almond latte | Compare almond flavor and sweetened versus unsweetened labels; foam depends on the formulation |
| Oat milk latte | Our Oatly US Barista example contributes 105 kcal and 2.3 g protein from 180 ml (6.1 US fl oz), before coffee |
| Soy latte | Check its named-product protein comparison alongside its coffee-mixing guidance |
These examples compare specific products at the same milk volume. Keep the espresso fixed to compare the milk fairly, and use your own carton for a different version.
Iced Almond Milk Latte
Put 100 g (3.5 oz) ice and 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) cold almond milk in a glass of at least 350 ml (11.8 US fl oz), add 36 g prepared espresso, then stir. Skip the steaming step. With the named UK Barista Almond, this smaller milk portion gives about 40 kcal, 3.8 g sugar and 0.8 g protein, without syrup.
For an iced latte, the ice portion affects dilution as it melts. Vanilla syrup is optional rather than part of this plain recipe; see the measured sweetness approach in vanilla latte.
Common Questions
Can you make a latte with unsweetened almond milk?
Does an almond milk latte contain caffeine?
How do I order an almond milk latte?
Can homemade almond milk work?
Editor's Take
Sources and Further Reading
7 references
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Carton labels
- UK Barista Almond, 1 LAlpro · 24 kcal, 2.5 g sugar and 0.5 g protein per 100 ml; includes sugar and fructose.(opens in a new tab)
- UK Roasted Almond No Sugars, 1 LAlpro · Shelf-stable 1 L label: 14 kcal, 0 g sugar and 0.5 g protein per 100 ml.(opens in a new tab)
- US Barista Edition, 32 ozOatly · Named oat-drink example for an equal-volume comparison.(opens in a new tab)
Preparation and interpretation
- Almond steaming guidanceAlpro · Manufacturer recommends 60°C for its Barista Almond.(opens in a new tab)
- Almond proteins under heat, 2020Food Chemistry / PubMed · Controlled 30-minute heating study; context for stability, not a tested latte threshold.(opens in a new tab)
- Plant drinks and nutrient differencesFDA · Why lower calories do not establish equivalent protein or fortification.(opens in a new tab)