Milo Ice Latte Hack (Printable Version)

Quick chocolatey iced latte made with Milo powder, milk, and ice for a refreshing energizing drink in 5 minutes.

# Components:

→ Milo Mixture

01 - 3 tablespoons Milo powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water

→ Latte Base

03 - 1/2 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Optional

05 - 1-2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener (to taste)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk the Milo powder with hot water in a small bowl until completely dissolved and smooth.
02 - Add sugar or sweetener as desired; whisk again to combine thoroughly.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
04 - Pour the dissolved Milo mixture over the ice.
05 - Pour in the cold milk and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
  • The chocolate malt flavor hits that perfect spot between childhood nostalgia and grown up treat
  • Costs pennies compared to coffee shop iced drinks
02 -
  • Getting the Milo completely dissolved in the hot water first is the difference between a smooth drink and a grainy disappointment
  • Adding milk last creates those pretty swirl patterns that make it feel like a cafe drink
03 -
  • Whisk vigorously in a small bowl rather than the glass to avoid splashing
  • Let the Milo mixture cool slightly before pouring over ice to prevent excessive melting
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