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Today, we are making a really fun, easy homemade macchiato coffeehouse style! The flavor can be switched up depending on your mood or season too!
I started drinking coffee when I was 23 years old. Walking around the chemistry department in college, I would always see my colleagues and professors sucking down this wonderful smelling java, but I personally didn’t have a taste for it.
One day, I was studying for a thermodynamics test (hardest chemistry class I took) and I had the biggest craving for coffee. So, I poured a cup and it was like magic!
I’ve been drinking it since then! I love a cup in the morning and occasionally enjoy it with friends too.
My friends love coming over for coffee instead of going to the coffee shop because I make it just the way they want AND it’s better for you too.
I love Torani ® syrups for homemade coffee because it really brings the best flavor options!
Like last year’s Belgain Cookie Coffee!
Now, they have these awesome easy pour tops, so it’s even more like coffeehouse coffee right at home. You can find them as of October 11th in your grocery store. Flavor options for regular include almond, bourbon caramel, caramel classic, coconut, french vanilla, gingerbread, hazelnut classic, irish cream, mango, passion fruit, peppermint, pomegranate, pumpkin pie, raspberry, salted caramel, strawberry, toasted marshmallow, vanilla, and white chocolate!
There is also sugar-free flavors including SF chocolate, SF hazelnut classic, SF french vanilla, SF irish cream, SF pumpkin pie, SF salted caramel, SF raspberry, and SF vanilla.
The possibilities of flavor are endless!
First, let’s talk about this recipe for easy homemade macchiatos. Then, we have a fun little giveaway after! And stay tuned after the recipe for a video AND chemist tips on why this is a macchiato 🙂
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- 6 oz hot espresso (or very strong coffee)
- 4 oz unsweetened canned coconut milk ***
- 1 tbsp Torani flavored syrup, favorite flavor
- Additional sweetener
- First, make a hot cup of espresso. I use instant espresso powder, link in notes below.
- In a medium bowl (or stand mixer), add the canned coconut milk. You can use light or full fat for this.
- Add in some additional sweetener to make the milk a little sweet. I like to add in some stevia, but you can use your favorite. Do not use liquid sweetener.
- Whip with the whisk attachment on your hand mixer or stand mixer for a few minutes. The milk will get a little bubbly and foamy. It will also thicken a little bit.
- Pour the espresso in a cup, add in the whipped coconut milk, then 1 tbsp Torani syrup.
- Enjoy!
- I use unsweetened canned coconut milk so I can control how sweet it is. I add a few teaspoons of my own sweetener. You can also use sweetened coconut milk, but it will be pretty sweet!
Chemist Tips:
I actually use instant espresso powder at home. This is one of my favorite ones. The one you see in the picture is another favorite, but I have trouble finding it anymore. You can also use a very strong coffee, but to make this coffee shop style, I recommend the espresso powder.
A traditional macchiato has espresso plus a small amount of foamed milk. Since most of my recipes are dairy-free, I wanted to use coconut milk instead. Whipping the coconut milk creates a similar texture to foamed milk. It is also very thick and creamy, making this a DELICIOUS treat!
Want some more coffee inspiration? Try my chemist tips for DIY Cold Brew in a french press!
Here’s a little video for you:
Now for the giveaway!
Chemistry Cachet readers have a chance to win some GREAT things from Torani!
First, 1 Grand Prize Winner will receive:
- 1 year supply of Torani flavors of your choice in our new 375ml bottle design (12 bottles total)
- 1 Nespresso Pixie D60 Espresso Machine
- 4 Red Torani Mugs
Plus, 5 Runners Up will receive:
- 3 Torani flavors of your choice in our new 375ml bottle design
Rules for the Entry:
- Last Day to enter = Monday, November 14, 2016 11:59PM PST
- Winners will be chosen randomly
- Must include the Copy / Paste Tweet from the original blog post
- 18+ Years
- US Residents Only
- Winners Announced: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 @ 3pm PST via Twitter
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Good luck!
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love the VIDEO and MUSIC! Mom
Definitely had to go with jazz on this one 🙂
This looks so delicious and fun to make. I wish I could come to your house for coffee, you have the best recipes!
Thank you! This is really fun and easy to make at home!
I looooove macchiato’s…this sounds delicious. Girl, you are a recipe queen–always have such amazing ones, thanks for sharing!
I love them too! Aw, thanks girl!!! 🙂
Yum! So easy and definitely more affordable than a Starbucks!
It definitely is so easy! And delicious too 🙂
I love making coffee at home! So much cheaper and healthier! These look so good!
Me too! Saving money AND calories is a win win 🙂
Coconut whipped cream makes everything better!
I love whipping up coconut milk, so delicious!
As usual, you are making me want a cup of delicious coffee 🙂 I love all your concoctions! Cant wait to try this one.
Thanks Kati! This is definitely one of my favorite ones so far 🙂
Great giveaway! I make my own macchiato every morning, too! Tweeted and entered! Thanks!
Theresa
Macchiatos are so delicious! Good luck Theresa!!
That looks easy and sounds so good! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thanks SHerry! It is so delicious!
I LOVE Torani syrup! I buy it in bulk from Amazon 🙂 It adds such a great flavor to all coffees.
It really is the best brand of coffee syrup! Such a great flavor!!
Loved the recipe! I will make this coffee for sre on those days I am not rushing! For the otherdays where i really need to get quick, I am thinking about buying a coffee machine and I found this one called Orca Coffee(https://www.orca.coffee/) Have you heard about it? I am interested on it but I am looking for 2nd opinions. 🙂
Thanks!!
I haven’t heard of this one, but it looks really interesting. I love homemade espresso! I use a French press at home for all my coffee and really like it 🙂 thank you!
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