Morning Glory Latte

(aka: Heaven in a Cup)

This is the latte, the one I make every single morning unless I’m out of town. It’s creamy, perfectly sweet, and totally balanced with caramel, white chocolate, and cocoa. It’s my non-negotiable morning ritual.

Because for me, this latte isn’t 100% about caffeine, it’s about starting the day with something that feels right.

📋 Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso
• 1 pump sugar-free caramel syrup (or 2 pumps full-sugar)
• ½ oz white chocolate sauce (measured by weight)
• 2 tbsp Ghirardelli sweetened cocoa powder
• 11.5 oz milk (also measured by weight, use whatever milk you love)

📝 Directions

1. Steam the milk with the caramel syrup and white chocolate sauce already in the pitcher.
2. Pull 2 shots of espresso.
3. Stir in the cocoa powder at the end using a handheld frother or spoon.
4. Sip and enjoy your heaven in a cup.

💡 No Steam Wand? Froth and stir after heating. It’s still creamy and delicious.

💡 Want to batch it? Make a larger amount and use it like a homemade creamer. Add it to brewed coffee, a pod, or a French press. Use more or less depending on how strong you like your coffee. It's flexible, easy, and still deliciously indulgent.

☕ Why I Make This Every Morning

There was a time I packed cocoa powder when I traveled, trying to recreate this latte in random coffee shops by mixing it into their white chocolate and caramel. It never quite worked. And honestly? It made me grumpy.

I used to miss my latte. Now I reframe it, I have the chance to try new ones. I found one: the cappuccino in Punta Cana that earned a rare spot in my afternoon rotation.

🔥 Make It Your Own

Swap caramel for toasted marshmallow syrup and you’ve got a Campfire Mocha, my husband’s go-to. That white chocolate + cocoa combo is the perfect base to experiment with new flavors.