This homemade Pink Latte recipe is a smooth vegan latte made with beetroot powder instead of espresso. Steamed milk is mixed with the powder, almond milk, a little sweetener, and vanilla.
Why This Recipe is the Best
It's caffeine-free yet energizing and a great way to get your blood flowing. Beet powder is lower in sugar than beets and has an earthy flavor that goes well with the vanilla and slight nutty flavor of the almond milk.
Try another fun pink beverage, our copycat Dragon Drink, Starbucks pink drink, and Angel Milk. Or try our Oat Milk Smoothie. It's great for summertime or a fun Valentine's Day drink.
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Key Ingredients
Below is a list of ingredients needed for this recipe. Follow our tips on each ingredient for best results.
- Plain, unsweetened almond milk - I did a lot of recipe testing to find the very best one that frothed the best, and found we really liked Silk and Almond Breeze
- Beetroot powder - the superfood that gives you the vitamins and energy that are the reason for the drink.
- Maple syrup or honey - we recommend a pure maple syrup or a raw, unfiltered honey for the best results.
How to Make a Beetroot Latte
Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for the best results.
- Heat up the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add beetroot powder to the bottom of a 12 oz. or larger mug.
- As the milk starts to steam, stir more frequently. You want the milk to be nice and steamy here.
- Add the other ingredients, starting with the eggs and vanilla. Once those are beaten together, add the dry ingredients and mix.
- When the milk is nice and steamy, pour about ½- ⅔ of it into the mug. Add the syrup and vanilla and mix.
- Now, froth the remaining milk. Use an espresso machine or hand frother. If using a hand frother: Tilt the saucepan to the side and use as directed. Keep the frother towards the bottom and move it back and forth for about 30 seconds.
- Dump the frothed milk into the mug and serve immediately. Sprinkle a little beetroot powder on top, if desired. Enjoy your pink latte!
Hint: almond milk generally froths pretty well. We tried the three most popular brands: Silk, Almond Breeze, and Califia Farms. We found the Silk and Almond Breeze frothed up much better and higher than the Califia Farms
Top tip
Make sure the milk is nice and steamy, not just hot. But once it starts to get hot, you'll want to stir it more consistently so it doesn't scald to the bottom of the pan.
Recipe
Pink Beetroot Latte
Equipment
- 1 frother
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened plain or vanilla almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon beetroot powder
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla for plain almond milk ¼ teaspoon for vanilla almond milk
Instructions
- Heat the almond milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Measure beetroot powder into the bottom of a large mug.
- Once the milk just starts to steam, start stirring consistently.
- When it's nice and steamy, pour ½-2/3 of it into the mug. Add the vanilla and syrup and stir well.
- Tilt the saucepan to the side and place the hand frother in towards the bottom and move gently back and forth for about 30 seconds. Or, use an espresso machine. See photos above for a great visual.
- Pour the foamed milk into the mug, serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Substitutions and Variations
We love switching things up when we're in the kitchen. Try any of these variations for something a little different.
- Maple syrup - instead of maple syrup or honey, feel free to add stevia drops
- Oat - feel free to use oat milk instead of almond milk. We found while testing this recipe that it actually froths even better, and we really enjoyed the flavor. Check out our Oat Milk Hot Chocolate for another vegan drink.
- Brown Sugar Syrup - Use our yummy Brown Sugar Syrup as a sweetener instead of the maple syrup.
- Caramel Syrup - Use our homemade Caramel Syrup instead of the maple to sweeten it.
- Cold Buster - Add ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger and ¼ teaspoon fresh grated turmeric at the bottom of the mug with the beet powder for an immunity boost! Ginger and turmeric are also full of antioxidants.
- Creamy - Make it creamier by replacing ¼ cup of the milk with ¼ cup coconut milk or even coconut cream.
- Beetroot Chai latte- add a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of cardamom at the same time as the beet powder.
Storing a Pink Latte
This doesn't keep well, especially with the milk frothed. If keeping for later, don't froth the milk. Will keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Reheat in the microwave if desired.
Yes! Beets are a "superfood" and are great for cardiovascular and blood health. They are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. I find this to be a great way to have lasting energy without caffeine and a caffeine crash.
Yes! Add a shot of coffee or espresso right after adding the milk and mix. Follow the rest of the directions as directed.
Kacie Morgan says
This is one of the prettiest lattes I've ever seen! Beetroot is coming into season in the UK now, so I grabbed some to make this! It is delicious and a great caffeine-free way to get some energy. Excited to make this on the daily.
Jacob says
This was delicious! A great way to use beetroot powder in the wintertime. The almond milk frothed up great and it's a really great morning drink.
kushigalu says
Gorgeous! I had never tried something like this before and I ended up really enjoying it. Thanks for sharing.
rebecca says
such an easy gorgeous drink! it's a great afternoon coffee alternative, excited to use this to keep the jitters away and the energy flowing! Great recipe!