Chestnut Praline Latte Starbucks Copycat Recipe (2024)

If someone were to invent a flavor called “cozy,” this Chestnut Praline Latte Starbucks Copycat would be the flavor! This rich latte includes the nuttiness of chestnuts and the sweetness of praline. This recipe should come with a warning: this is going to become your new favorite holiday treat!

What is a Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte?

Starbucks describes the drinks as espresso with steamed milk, flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices, topped with whipped cream and specially spiced praline crumbs.

How to Order a Chestnut Praline Latte at Starbucks

This is a super simple order as far as Starbucks orders go. Simply choose your size (Tall, Grande, Venti), the milk of your choice – including plant-based milk options, and indicate whether or not you want whipped cream.

Making Coffee Shop Drinks at Home with Your Teenagers

If your kids are anything like mine, they are obsessed with fun coffee drinks. I’m always looking for ways to connect with my teens, and making our favorite coffee shop drinks at home is a great way to spend time together and have fun in the kitchen.

When they introduced me to this new Chestnut Praline Latte for the first time, I knew we were going to have to figure out how to make it at home or spend a FORTUNE on buying at least one every single day. 🙂 After many hours in the kitchen (which you know I loved), we finally cracked the code.

While we might want to make drinks at home so we can actually SEE our busy teenagers, here are a few reasons why your teens might want to make Starbucks Copycat Recipes in the comfort of your own home instead of heading to the nearest coffee shop.

Cost Savings

Starbucks drinks can be quite expensive, and teenagers who are trying to save money might prefer making their own drinks at home for a fraction of the cost.

Customization

Making drinks at home allows teenagers to customize their beverages exactly to their liking. They can control the amount of sweetener, type of milk, and any additional flavors they want to add.

Experimentation

Creating Starbucks-style drinks at home can be a fun and creative way for teenagers to experiment with flavors, ingredients, and presentations. They can try out different combinations and come up with their unique recipes.

Convenience

Sometimes, getting to a Starbucks location might not be easy or convenient, especially if they live far away from one or have to rely on mom or dad for a ride. Making drinks at home eliminates the need to travel and wait in lines.

Social Sharing

Teenagers often share their creations on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok. Creating aesthetically pleasing homemade Starbucks drinks can be a trendy way to showcase their creativity and gain attention from their peers.

Health Considerations

Homemade drinks offer more control over ingredients, allowing teenagers to use healthier alternatives like reduced-sugar syrups, almond milk, or other options that align with their dietary preferences.

Bonding Activities

Making Starbucks drinks at home can become a fun activity for teenagers and their friends or family members. It can be a social event where they experiment together and enjoy their creations.

Learning Experience

Crafting Starbucks-style drinks can be a learning opportunity, teaching teenagers about the art of beverage preparation, the role of different ingredients, and even some basic culinary skills.

Personal Satisfaction

Successfully creating a delicious drink that resembles their favorite Starbucks item can give teenagers a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Exploring Hobbies

For some teenagers, creating drinks might spark an interest in the culinary arts, leading them to explore other cooking and baking endeavors.

Ingredients

Milk

You can use any type of milk you want. Whole milk, 2% and even nonfat milk/skim milk. You can also use dairy-free milk like coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk.

Chestnut Praline Syrup

Espresso or Strong Coffee

I am not an espresso fan, and I don’t own an espresso machine. So for us, it’s strong coffee all the way.

Whipped Cream

Some may say this is optional, but I say it definitely isn’t.

Chopped Pralines

They really give it that extra nutty flavor.

See the recipe card for the full recipe.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine Chestnut Praline Simple Syrup and coffee (or espresso) in your favorite coffee mug.

Step 2: Add the steamed milk of your choice.

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Step 3: Top with whipped cream and praline topping.

Step 4: Enjoy!

Hint: If you don’t have a milk steamer, you can heat your milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, or you can just zap it in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. Easy peasy.

Variations

Make an Iced Chestnut Praline Latte

Looking to turn this classic latte into an iced latte? No problem! Simply add ice to your glass, make sure the coffee or espresso is chilled (you can even use store-bought cold brew) and use cold milk. And then you have your very own iced Chestnut Praline Latte!

Make it a Decaf

Because you’re making this at home, you can substitute the espresso for strong decaf coffee.

Make it sweeter or less sweet

Experiment with how many pumps of syrup you add to make this the best latte you’ve ever had.

​Storage

We don’t recommend making this drink in advance. Make it fresh with every cup for maximum satisfaction!

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