Creamy Black Sesame Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)

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Creamy Black Sesame Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)

This caffeine-free black sesame latte is creamy, nutty, unique, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious! It’s a fun and festive seasonal drink for October/Halloween or any time of year! Easy to make hot or iced, vegan, dairy-free, Whole30, and paleo!

Servings: serving

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

Black Sesame Paste

1/2 cup black sesame seeds
1/4 cup pitted medjool dates soaked in warm water until soft, then drained
1/4 cup sesame oil

Latte

1 1/2 cup almond milk or any dairy-free milk or your choice
2 tbsp black sesame paste
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional: 1 scoop grass-fed collagen Use code GREATGRANDMA10 for 10% off
Optional: Additional sweetener of your choice Omit for Whole30

Instructions

In a large dry pan over medium heat.
Add black sesame seeds and toast stirring for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Remove from the pan and let them cool completely.
In a high powered blender, combine sesame seeds and medjool dates.
Blend until ground up and gritty.
Add sesame oil, then blend until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
Heat almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
Combine all ingredients for the latte in a blender and blend until smooth and frothy. You can also use an immersion blender.
Taste, and if you want it sweeter, add a sweetener of your choice then blend again.
Pour into a mug and enjoy!

Notes

Serving Tips

Because this latte is such a fun dark color AND it's caffeine-free, it's perfect to enjoy with kids and on Halloween. You can even call it Witch's Brew or Monster's Blood Drink and have fun with it!

If you aren't a fan of hot drinks or if you are reading this in the summer, you can even serve it over ice to enjoy it cold.

Storage Tips

Store unused black sesame paste in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. It can be used in so many recipes and adds a delicious, nutty flavor.

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