This Keto Hot Butterbeer Latte (inspired by Harry Potter) is a fun fall-inspired vanilla butterscotch hot coffee drink. Whipped cream and gold + white sprinkles on top are optional, but make it extra special.
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If given the choice, I would pick a Hot Butterbeer Latte over the epitome of fall, a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Now, let me preface this by saying that I am a firm believer that there is a time and a place for a PSL, namely, nearly every day from October through November, and in my belly. But like the saying goes, variety is the spice of life.
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That’s where this fun little number comes in!
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Inspiration for This Keto Hot Butterbeer Latte
Inspiration for this latte came from a couple different sources. Harry Potter first and foremost for the flavor profile. But also bulletproof coffee, which you can read about here.
In a nutshell, bulletproof coffee is coffee blended with grass-fed butter and MCT oil (or coconut oil). It becomes thick and foamy like a latte. Dave Asprey (the guy who invented it), says the healthy fats in bulletproof coffee basically supercharge your morning with energy and focus. (And I speak from experience when I say that I’m a fan of bulletproof coffee as well! It keeps me fueled at least until lunchtime.)
I took the bulletproof idea one step further and browned the butter. Because why not?
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The Best Hot Butterbeer Latte Recipe
If you’ve never had a butterbeer, its flavor profile is quite a treat. According to Fox News, when Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was asked about butterbeer she replied, “I made it up. I imagine it to taste a little bit like less sickly butterscotch.”
So then I think about the flavor of butterscotch, which is sweet and buttery-rich, with complex flavor notes of nuts and caramel (at least to me, lol). That’s why I decided to brown the butter; so it would add a nutty dimension to the drink.
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Keto brown sugar adds caramel-like flavor notes (of course you can use regular brown sugar or coconut sugar if you prefer). And vanilla and butterscotch extracts give it just the right flavor. A teensy hint of fresh-grated nutmeg gives it an intoxicatingly alluring aroma.
And just like that, bulletproof butterbeer was born, which is basically so wrong it’s right, lol.
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Harry Potter Butterbeer Latte Ingredients
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- Butter
- Keto brown sugar
- Hot espresso (or strong coffee)
- Butterscotch extract
- Vanilla extract
- Freshly-grated nutmeg
- Whole milk
- Whipped cream
- Keto caramel
- Gold + white sprinkles
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How to Make a Hot Butterbeer Latte
- Brown the butter.
- Blend the browned butter and all other ingredients together.
- If desired, top with whipped cream, caramel, and sprinkles.
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Tips for Making a Hot Butterbeer Latte
- Go the extra step. And brown the butter! It only takes about 5 minutes and it adds deliciously rich, nutty, almost caramel-like flavor notes.
- If you can't find butterscotch extract. You can substitute with caramel extract.
- Don't cheap out on the nutmeg. Freshly-grated nutmeg makes all the difference in terms of flavor and aroma.
- To reduce the calories and fat. Well, first of all, don't despair because even though this doesn't look like the recipe for you, there are a few tricks. Simply omit the whipped cream and caramel from the top! Because we blend the espresso (or coffee) with browned butter, your latte will still have a thick, foamy cap.
- For the non-keto version. Use regular brown sugar or coconut sugar, and regular caramel on top.
- Make this latte when you're ready to drink it. This drink is best enjoyed while it's still warm! And it's easy to make a double batch (or more) if you have family or friends to make it for.
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Above: Thanks to blending the drink with butter, this Keto Butterbeer Latte will still have a thick, foamy cap even if you skip the whipped cream topping.
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More Harry Potter Inspired Recipes to Make
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Keto Hot Butterbeer Latte (Inspired by Harry Potter)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This Keto Hot Butterbeer Latte (inspired by Harry Potter) is a fun fall-inspired vanilla butterscotch hot coffee drink. Whipped cream and gold + white sprinkles on top are optional, but make it extra special.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (grass-fed if possible)
- 1 tablespoon keto brown sugar
- 4 ounces hot espresso (or ½ cup strong hot coffee)
- ¼ teaspoon butterscotch extract (or up to ¾ teaspoon depending on your tastes)
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch freshly-grated nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (whipped to soft peaks (optional))
- 1 teaspoon Keto Sugar Free Caramel Sauce (for topping (optional))
- ⅛ teaspoon gold and white sprinkles (for topping (optional))
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat; continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes, and then remove from the heat.
- Add the browned butter, brown sugar, hot espresso (or strong hot coffee), butterscotch extract, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and milk to a blender and process until foamy, about 1 minute.
- Pour into a serving mug. If desired, top with the whipped cream, caramel sauce, and gold and white sprinkles.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Net Carbs: 7g per serving (1 serving = ½ of recipe)
- If you can't find butterscotch extract, you can substitute with caramel extract.
- Freshly-grated nutmeg makes all the difference here in terms of flavor and aroma.
- To reduce the calories and fat, omit the whipped cream and caramel from the top! Because we blend the espresso (or coffee) with browned butter, your latte will still have a thick, foamy cap.
- For the non-keto version, use regular brown sugar or coconut sugar, and regular caramel on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 68
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 49
Keywords: Butterbeer Latte, Butterbeer Latte Recipe, Harry Potter Butterbeer Latte, Hot Butterbeer Latte
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This post was first published on Healthy Sweet Eats on October 27, 2016. It was updated with more information on October 28, 2021.
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