Drinking Dessert? Banana Bread Latte Is the Latest Coffee Trend

Dessert coffee is the new Dalgona!

In recent years, the internet has given rise to countless creative coffee inventions – from shaken espresso and Dalgona coffee to espresso tonic. Whether as a viral TikTok hit or a seasonal coffee shop special: creativity in your cup knows no limits.
The latest trend? Turning our favorite desserts into drinks: Tiramisu Latte, Crème Brûlée Latte – and now, the Iced Banana Bread Latte. A refreshing summer drink that captures the essence of its namesake loaf – no baking needed, but full of flavor.

Banana bread in a glass

Banana bread has become a modern classic in recent years – warm, sweet, lightly spiced, and deeply nostalgic for many. It’s also a smart way to use up overripe bananas. No surprise, then, that the idea of bringing that flavor into a coffee drink has caught on.
Best of all, it’s the perfect blend of dessert and coffee – two pleasures in one. In the Iced Banana Bread Latte, everything we love about banana bread comes together in a summer-ready, caffeine-kicked format.

How to make a Banana Bread Latte at home

The base is a homemade banana syrup, made from mashed banana and brown sugar – just like in the original loaf. Water, spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla add extra depth. The mix is simmered, then either strained or blended until smooth.
The syrup is stirred into freshly brewed espresso and poured over ice and milk. It also works great with filter coffee or cold brew. Want to go all in? Top it off with banana-flavored foam or an extra drizzle of syrup.

From TikTok to your glass

Sweet, spiced, caffeinated – what more could you want?

The Banana Bread Latte proves that coffee can be a blank canvas, ready for bold flavor ideas. So now we’re left to wonder: which dessert will be coffee-fied next?