Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Cacao and Coconut Latte

By Rick Martinez
Image may contain Cutlery Spoon Coffee Cup Drink Latte Cup and Beverage
Alex Lau

For a more caramel-y depth of flavor (or if you just really love coconut), toast the coconut flakes first and substitute coconut sugar for the organic sugar.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

½ cup cacao nibs
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons organic sugar, divided
1 cup hot coconut milk
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cover cacao nibs, coconut flakes, salt, and 1 Tbsp. sugar with 2 cups boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Let steep, uncovered, 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Blend cacao nib mixture, coconut milk, coconut oil, and remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar in a blender on high speed until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, dividing between mugs.

TagsHot DrinkBeveragesHot ChocolateCacao NibCoconutFruitQuickEasyGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianNonalcoholicHealthyishBon Appétit
Read More
Super Seedy Power Cookies
As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.
Dark Chocolate Flax Bark
Crunchy, seedy flax crackers get topped with dark chocolate and a showering of sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty snack.
Matcha-Berry Frozen Yogurt
Froyo for one, made in a blender and topped with a crackly magic shell.
Coconut Chicken Katsu With Smashed Cucumbers
These crispy cutlets feature a coconut-breadcrumb coating and sriracha mayo. Pair with a bright cuke salad to turn into a meal.
Pumpkin Flan de Queso
This seasonal take on a Puerto Rican favorite adds pumpkin purée and a touch of warm spice for an autumnal flair.
Hummingbird Cake
Our spin on the beloved classic, featuring pineapple jam and cream cheese frosting.
Baan Mae’s Thom Khem Thaohu
Slowly caramelized sugar, sweet lychees, warming spices, and fiery ginger create the perfect base for tofu to simmer in.
Pear and Red Wine Sundae for Two
Extra vino? Simmer it into a spiced syrup and pour over ice cream for an elegant dessert.