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    Coconut Pecan Latte

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch each of Toasted Coconut Syrup and Butter Pecan Syrup)$1.00/drink273 cal/drink

    Uses Toasted Coconut Syrup — 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 Toasted Coconut Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1 tbsp Butter Pecan Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks too)

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of Toasted Coconut Syrup and Butter Pecan 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 toasted coconut syrup and 1 tbsp of the butter pecan 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, with toasted coconut and chopped pecans on top if you like.

    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

    $1.00

    Calories per drink

    273

    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.

    Coconut pecan frosting is a real, named thing in its own right — it’s the specific frosting that makes German Chocolate Cake distinctive, sold and described independently of the chocolate cake it usually sits on (multiple coffee roasters, including CoffeeAM and San Marco, even sell “German Chocolate Cake” flavored coffee built on a coconut-pecan-caramel profile). This drink is that frosting’s flavor on its own, without the chocolate cake underneath it. This version combines this site’s own Toasted Coconut Syrup and Butter Pecan Syrup.

    Two Real Bases, Not a New Fused Syrup

    This drink combines two syrups this site already has: 1 tbsp Toasted Coconut Syrup and 1 tbsp Butter Pecan Syrup, split evenly. 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 Toasted Coconut Syrup and 1 tbsp Butter Pecan 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.
    Specialty Café Coconut Pecan Latte vs. Home Version
    Specialty/independent-café coconut pecan latte (tax included)~$6.75
    Home coconut pecan latte (espresso, milk, both bases)~$1.00
    Savings per drink$5.75

    Assumptions: grande-size drink, independent/specialty-café 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 $1,380/year back in your pocket.

    Swaps & Notes

    Recipe Card Summary

    Coconut Pecan Latte

    • 2oz espresso + 8oz steamed milk + 1 tbsp Toasted Coconut Syrup + 1 tbsp Butter Pecan Syrup (both made ahead)
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$1.00/drink vs. ~$6.75 specialty café equivalent

    FAQ

    Why isn’t there chocolate in this, if it’s based on German Chocolate Cake?

    Coconut pecan frosting is a real, named flavor independent of the cake it usually tops — several coffee roasters sell it as its own flavor profile. See the Swaps note above for how to add chocolate back in.

    How is this different from your Toasted Coconut Caramel Latte?

    That drink pairs coconut with plain Caramel Syrup; this one pairs it with Butter Pecan Syrup instead — a richer, nuttier profile.

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

    Yes — swap in Sugar-Free Toasted Coconut Syrup and/or Sugar-Free Butter Pecan Syrup 1:1; the ratios don’t change.

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