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Mocha Hazelnut Latte Recipe

Mocha Hazelnut Latte (Step-by-Step Recipe)

I won’t overcomplicate this. If you can make coffee and stir a few things together, you’ve got this one. It’s one of those cozy recipes that makes your kitchen smell like a café without needing any fancy gadgets.
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Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Espresso machine or coffee maker
  • Small Saucepan:
  • Whisk or handheld frother
  • Your favorite mug (the bigger, the better)

Ingredients
  

  • For the Latte Base:
  • 1–2 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee)
  • ¾ cup milk (whole, oat, almond, or hazelnut milk)
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnut syrup (or hazelnut spread for a thicker, richer version)
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup or cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Sweetener to taste (if needed)
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate drizzle or cocoa dust
  • Crushed hazelnuts or chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Step 1) Brew the Espresso or Coffee: Start with your base. Espresso if you’ve got it, or strong brewed coffee if not. I usually make about half a cup. Just enough to stand up to the chocolate and hazelnut. Pour it into your favorite mug and set it aside for a moment.
  • Step 2) Prepare the Chocolate-Hazelnut Mixture: In a small saucepan, warm your milk over medium heat. But don’t let it boil you. Stir in the hazelnut syrup and chocolate syrup until it’s smooth and glossy. I like to add a splash of vanilla here for that extra creamy sweetness.
  • Step 3) Froth the Milk: Once everything’s melted together, froth the milk until it’s silky and foamy. A handheld frother works best. But I’ve used a whisk and even my French press plunger in a pinch. It doesn’t have to look perfect. Just creamy enough.
  • Step 4) Assemble the Latte: Pour the warm milk mixture over your espresso. Give it a slow stir and watch the chocolatey swirl come together.
  • Step 5) Add the Finishing Touches: Top it off with whipped cream if you want an extra treat. Then drizzle a bit of chocolate syrup and sprinkle some crushed hazelnuts on top. It looks great, smells incredible, and honestly, tastes even better than it looks.