This Pistachio Latte is smooth, nutty, and just sweet enough, made with real pistachio butter and a quick espresso base. It comes together in minutes but feels like something you'd order at your favorite café. I love it alongside my Pistachio Muffins for an easy, cozy breakfast that still feels a little special.
Pistachio Latte At A Glance
- ⏱ Total Time: 5 minutes
- ☕ Servings: 1
- 🌿 Cuisine Type: Café-style / Mediterranean-inspired
- 🎨 Flavor Profile: Creamy, naturally nutty, lightly sweet, and balanced with warm espresso
- 📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free; easily dairy-free with almond, oat milk
- 📦 Storage Notes: Best made fresh; pistachio milk mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: A simple homemade latte that uses real pistachio spread for authentic flavor. It is delicious, comes together in minutes, and can be served hot or iced for any season
If you love pistachios, this latte is just the beginning. The same rich, nutty flavor shows up in recipes like Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies, the Pistachio Ricotta Cake, or the Pistachio Tiramisu when you want something a little more indulgent. You can also take pistachios in a savory direction with Pistachio Pesto. It's one of those ingredients that works across sweet and savory, which makes it worth keeping on hand.
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This pistachio latte fits right into a simple morning routine. Pair it with Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread or the Brioche French Toast, when you want something cozy and familiar. It's the kind of drink, like the Spiced Pumpkin Latte that turns an ordinary breakfast into something you actually look forward to. pairing.
Key Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Pistachio Latte:
- Milk of choice - Dairy or non-dairy milk both work. My preference is to stay dairy-free and I use macadamia nut milk. I also tested this with almond milk, oat milk, and 2% milk. You can use any type of milk you prefer.
- Espresso or strong brewed coffee - This recipe is flexible. I own an espresso maker, but using a strong brewed coffee works just as well. You can include as much coffee as you prefer.
- Pistachio spread - Using a pistachio butter in place of a pistachio syrup cuts down on the sugar and adds the nuttiness that I am looking for in this recipe. Quality matters so choose a spread with real pistachios and very few ingredients. Each spread you choose to use will be different, and it will affect the sweetness and the texture of your drink.
- Sweetener - This is to taste and optional. I prefer not adding sweetener to my lattes, but I know that most people like their coffee sweeter than I do. You may like adding honey, sugar, or a sugar substitute.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Variations
- Honey pistachio latte - Add some honey as a sweetener at the end.
- Use as a holiday drink - Add a touch of vanilla or cinnamon into the latte or around the rim.
How To Make A Pistachio Latte: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Heat the milk in a small saucepan until steaming. Add the pistachio butter and sweetener, if using. Stir to combine.
Step 2: Pour or spread some pistachio butter on the inside of the glass for extra pistachio and a decorative touch. This is optional.
Step 3: Brew your espresso or coffee and pour it into a mug.
Step 4: Pour the pistachio milk over the espresso and enjoy.
Gwen's Pro Tip
The quality of the pistachio butter matters. If you are using a spread with artificial ingredients or sugar you will need to adjust the taste. Also note that a natural pistachio butter will separate so make sure that you stir it well before using.
How To Make An Iced Pistachio Latte:
- Do NOT heat the milk.
- Blend the cold milk and the pistachio spread until fully combined.
- Pour over ice.
- Add your espresso or coffee.
Pistachio Latte FAQ's
Natural pistachio spreads separate, so give it a good stir before using. A milk frother or immersion blender helps create a silky, well-blended latte.
You can mix the milk and pistachio butter up to one day in advance and keep it refrigerated. Give the mixture a quick shake or froth before using.
Serve This Latte With Other Breakfast Items
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Gwen
Pistachio Latte With Real Pistachio Spread
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Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 milk frother optional
- 1 coffee maker or espresso maker
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk of choice
- ½ tablespoons pistachio butter
- 1-2 shots espresso or ⅓ cup of strong brewed coffee
- sweetener of choice optional
- whipped cream, crushed pistachios, honey drizzle, or extra pistachio spread toppings of choice, optional
Instructions
- Heat milk in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling.1 cup milk, sweetener of choice
- Add the pistachio butter and sweetener, if using, and stir until combined. A milk frother or immersion blender works great for this.½ tablespoons pistachio butter
- If you would like, pour or spread some pistachio spread on the inside of the mug for extra pistachio and a fun styling touch. (optional)
- Brew the espresso or coffee and pour it into the mug.1-2 shots espresso
- Pour the pistachio milk over the espresso. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.whipped cream, crushed pistachios, honey drizzle, or extra pistachio spread
Gwen says
You will love this recipe!