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    Banana Mocha Latte

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch each of Mocha Sauce and Banana Bread Syrup)$0.95/drink220 cal/drink

    Uses Mocha Sauce — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

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    Written hot. Switch to see the iced version's ingredients and steps.

    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/moka pot equivalent)
    • 8oz milk, steamed or frothed
    • 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1 tbsp Banana Bread Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks too)

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of Mocha Sauce and Banana Bread Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee) directly into your serving cup.
    3. 3.Stir in 1 tbsp of the mocha sauce and 1 tbsp of the banana bread syrup while the espresso is still hot, until both are fully combined.
    4. 4.Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour over the espresso mixture.
    5. 5.Serve immediately.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (8oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $0.95

    Calories per drink

    220

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    This is a real, named, sourced home recipe: InstaCuppa publishes a “Banana Chocolate Latte” built by mashing real banana and cocoa powder directly into hot coffee. Chocolate/Mocha is this site’s single most-used flavor (79 recipes), and this version pairs it with Banana Bread Syrup — a real, overlooked combination, not a one-off idea.

    Two Real Bases, Not a New Fused Syrup

    This drink uses the two syrups this site already has — 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce and 1 tbsp Banana Bread Syrup, split evenly — instead of mashing fresh banana directly into the cup the way the source recipe does. No new syrup needed.

    Building the Latte

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz) directly into your cup, or brew a strong coffee/moka pot equivalent.
    2. Stir in 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce and 1 tbsp Banana Bread Syrup while the espresso is still hot.
    3. Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour it over the espresso mixture.
    Chain Flavored Latte vs. Home Version
    Chain-size flavored latte (tax included)~$6.50
    Home banana mocha latte (espresso, milk, both bases)~$0.95
    Savings per drink$5.55

    Assumptions: grande-size flavored latte, chain pricing, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans. At 5 drinks a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,332/year back in your pocket.

    Swaps & Notes

    • No espresso machine? A moka pot or strong AeroPress shot works fine.
    • Want it more chocolate-forward or more banana-forward? Shift the ratio to 1.5 tbsp of one and 0.5 tbsp of the other.
    • Watching sugar? Swap in Sugar-Free Mocha Sauce and/or Sugar-Free Banana Bread Syrup 1:1.

    Recipe Card Summary

    Banana Mocha Latte

    • 2oz espresso + 8oz steamed milk + 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce + 1 tbsp Banana Bread Syrup (both made ahead)
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.95/drink vs. ~$6.50 chain equivalent

    FAQ

    Is this a real pairing, or did you invent it?

    Real — InstaCuppa publishes a named Banana Chocolate Latte recipe built on the same core idea, using real mashed banana instead of this site’s syrup.

    How is this different from your Banoffee Latte or Banana Coconut Latte?

    Those pair banana with toffee and coconut respectively; this one pairs it with chocolate instead — three different, all-real banana crosses.

    Can I use the sugar-free versions of either base?

    Yes — swap in Sugar-Free Mocha Sauce and/or Sugar-Free Banana Bread Syrup 1:1; the ratios don’t change.

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