Lucky Charms Latte (Easy Homemade Recipe)
If you, like me, once had in your online dating profile that you enjoyed eating sugary cereals any time of day, this Lucky Charms Latte is going to be right up your alley. It’s everything perfect about that delicious sugary cereal, with the added bonus of being full of caffeine as well.
The secret to matching that amazing flavor? Surprisingly easy. It’s the same vanilla and marshmallow syrup combination used in our Lucky Charms Cold Foam. That pairing gives this latte a soft, cereal milk vibe that feels fun but still totally drinkable for everyday coffee. And it doesn’t require you to make cereal, let it get gross and soggy, then drain off the old milk and use that to make your latte which is just disgusting?? Sorry cereal milk lovers, but this is not that cardboardy, old milk flavor.
This is an easy at home latte recipe that works hot or iced and can be made with simple ingredients. It requires pretty much zero effort, which honestly might be my second favorite thing about it.
Why This Lucky Charms Latte Works
This latte doesn’t rely on cereal milk or artificial flavors. Instead, it uses a blend of vanilla syrup and marshmallow syrup to create that familiar Lucky Charms sweetness:
- Vanilla adds warmth and balance
- Marshmallow brings that nostalgic, cereal inspired flavor
- Espresso or strong coffee keeps it from tasting like a dessert drink
It’s the same flavor base used in our Lucky Charms Cold Foam, which means you can mix and match depending on how indulgent you want your drink to be.
How to Make a Lucky Charms Latte
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients:
- 1–2 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee)
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy both work well)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup (2 pumps if you have these handy pumps)
- 1 tablespoon marshmallow syrup (2 pumps)
- Lucky Charms Cold Foam or Lucky Charms marshmallows, optional for topping
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Brew the coffee
Prepare your espresso or strong brewed coffee and pour it into your favorite mug or glass.
Step 2: Add the syrups
Stir in the vanilla syrup and marshmallow syrup until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Heat or froth the milk
Warm the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave, then froth if desired (psst, this handy machine does all the work for you!). For an iced version, simply use cold milk.
Step 4: Assemble the latte
Pour the milk over the coffee mixture and gently stir.
Step 5: Top and serve
Top with cold foam or a sprinkle of Lucky Charms marshmallows for a fun, coffee shop style finish.
Iced Lucky Charms Latte Option
To make this as an iced latte:
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add espresso or strong coffee
- Stir in vanilla and marshmallow syrup
- Pour cold milk over the top
- Finish with lucky charms cold foam if desired
This version is especially fun in spring and summer!
This Lucky Charms Latte is just plain fun. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and feels like a little treat made right at home. I love that it uses the same vanilla and marshmallow syrup combo as the Lucky Charms Cold Foam—once you have those syrups, you suddenly have so many coffee options.
Some days I enjoy it hot if my kids are actually playing and not destroying the house, and other days I make an iced version with a fun topping of those adorable and delicious marshmallows just because it makes the day feel more special. However you make it, this latte is the perfect sweet pick me up you’ve probably been craving.
