This Cereal Milk Latte is a nostalgic coffee drink made by infusing milk with cereal and adding espresso.
If you’ve ever wished you could bottle up the sweet, nostalgic flavor of the milk left at the bottom of your cereal bowl, this Cereal Milk Latte is exactly that. Made by infusing milk with your favorite cereal, this latte transforms your favorite childhood breakfast into a cozy café-style drink you can enjoy any time of day.
The milk absorbs all the sweet, toasted cereal flavor, creating a creamy base that pairs perfectly with espresso. The result is a latte that’s rich, lightly sweet, and packed with nostalgic flavor. While Lucky Charms give this drink that iconic marshmallow sweetness, you can easily use almost any cereal you love — from Cinnamon Toast Crunch to Fruity Pebbles.
Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend coffee, a unique brunch drink, or a viral-style café treat at home, this cereal milk latte recipe is simple, creative, and incredibly delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Cereal Milk Latte
- Tastes just like the milk from your cereal bowl
- Easy homemade café-style drink
- Customizable with any cereal flavor
- Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a fun coffee treat
- Ready in just minutes
What is Cereal Milk?
Cereal milk is simply milk that has been infused with cereal to capture its flavor. As the cereal soaks, it releases sugars, toasted grain notes, and any added flavors like cinnamon or chocolate.
This technique has become popular in coffee drinks and desserts because it creates a naturally flavored milk that tastes nostalgic and unique.
For this latte, Lucky Charms cereal adds hints of vanilla, toasted oat flavor, and sweetness from the marshmallows.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Lucky Charms Cereal – Adds sweetness and nostalgic cereal flavor to the milk.
- Milk – Whole milk works best for a creamy latte, but oat milk or almond milk can also be used.
- Espresso or Strong Brewed Coffee – Balances the sweetness of the cereal milk.
- Ice (Optional) – Perfect if you want to turn this into an iced cereal milk latte.
- Optional Toppings – Whipped cream, Extra cereal or marshmallows, Cinnamon or cocoa powder
How to Make a Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Latte
Step 1: Make the Cereal Milk
Add about 1/2 cup of Lucky Charms cereal to 1 cup of milk in a bowl or jar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes so the milk can absorb the cereal flavor.
Strain the cereal out using a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to release the flavorful milk.
Step 2: Brew the Coffee
Prepare 1–2 shots of espresso or about ½ cup of strong brewed coffee.
Step 3: Assemble the Latte (Hot or Iced)
Heat the cereal milk if making a hot latte, or pour it over ice for an iced version.
Add the espresso to the cereal milk and stir gently to combine.
Top with whipped cream and a few Lucky Charms marshmallows if desired.
Best Cereals to Use for Cereal Milk Lattes
This recipe works with almost any cereal. Try experimenting with:
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch (warm cinnamon latte)
- Fruity Pebbles (bright fruity latte)
- Cocoa Puffs (instantly turn this into a cereal milk mocha)
- Honey Nut Cheerios (light honey flavor)
- Reese’s Puffs (peanut butter chocolate latte)
Each cereal creates a completely different latte flavor.
Tips for the Best Cereal Milk Latte
- Use slightly warm milk to extract more cereal flavor
- Don’t soak too long or the milk may become grainy
- Strain thoroughly for a smooth latte texture
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor balance
Final Thoughts
This Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Latte is a fun, nostalgic twist on your everyday coffee. It’s sweet, creamy, and incredibly customizable depending on the cereal you choose. Once you try cereal milk in coffee, you might find yourself experimenting with every cereal in your pantry.
Cereal Milk Latte
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cereal I used Lucky Charms
- 2 shots espresso
- 8 oz milk
VANILLA COLD FOAM (optional)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
Instructions
Make the Cereal Milk
- Add the cereal and milk to a small jar and stir to combine. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before straining the cereal out using a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to release the flavorful milk.
Make the Cold Foam
- In a small cup combine all the ingredients for the vanilla cold foam. Whisk together with a frother until mixture has thickened. Set Aside. The honey may take a minute to incorporate, but it will!
Make it Iced
- In a large cup add ice, then cereal milk and then espresso. Top with vanilla cold foam and a sprinkle of extra cereal (if desired) and enjoy!
Make it Hot
- Stream the cereal milk to desired temperature milk, pour into your coffee cup and then add espresso. Top with vanilla cold foam and a sprinkle of extra cereal (if desired) and enjoy!
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