A babyccino is essentially a Cappuccino, but without the coffee. A cupful of frothy milk goodness sometimes served with marshmallows and sprinkles. Your kids will surely be impressed with this gorgeous homemade Babyccino!
The babyccino (coffee free cappuccino for the kiddos) isa favourite with the little ones who want to be part of the coffee club and with parents who long for a few moments of peace while they enjoy their cup of java.
What is a Babyccino
A babyccino pronounced baby-chino, is essentially a Cappuccino minus the coffee. It’s a cupful of frothy milk goodness sometimes served with marshmallows and sprinkles.
When my little one was about 2 years old we had a playdate at a local cafe with a very good friend who was visiting Budapest. It was then I was introduced to the babyccino. My daughter loved it so much that I started making it at home.
Since the only ingredient you need to make a Babyccino is milk let’s make sure you get it right. You may use whatever type of milk you fancy, be it homemade nut milk or other but the one requirement is – it has to be frothy.
You will need
A milk frother to froth the milk
Sprinkles & marshmallows to make it more fun (optional)
I know there are a lot of cheaper milk frothers out there but the Nespresso Aeroccino has many advantages over them.
You can froth any type of milk with this frother, dairy and nut milk alike foam beautifully.
It creates hot or cold froth in an instant
The foam does not collapse as it sometimes does with with a steam wand.
You can add a shot ofpure vanilla extract to the milk before you froth it for tasty flavoured foam.
I just cannot recommend it more… By the way Nespresso isn’t paying me to say all this.. 😉
Froth milk without a milk frother using the following methods. You will need to heat up the milk on the stovetop or microwave before frothing.
Handheld Milk Frother – Pour pre heated milk into your coffee mug, immerse frother in milk and whisk until frothy.
Immersion blender – Pour pre heated milk into your coffee mug, immerse blender in milk and blend until frothy.
French press – Pour pre heated milk into your french press and close the lid. Push down on the plunger about 20-30 times until the milk is frothy.
Shake it till you make it – Pour pre heated milk into a glass jar, no more than halfway. Shake the jar vigorously until the milk is frothy.
Now that you know how to make a basic babyccino at home let’s level it up a bit for the mini foodies.
Flavored Babyccinos
Chocolate Babyccino
Place 2 blocks of 70% chocolate in the bottom of a microwave safe coffee cup and melt it in the microwave. Add your milk froth on top and serve. You could use chocolate syrup as well but those are usually full of sugar so I tend to avoid them.
A babyccino is essentially a Cappuccino, but without the coffee. A cupful of frothy milk goodness sometimes served with marshmallows and sprinkles. Your kids will surely be impressed with this gorgeous homemade Babyccino!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 1servings
Author Krystal
Ingredients
½cupmilk of choicewe like homemade nut Milk
1tablespoonmelted chocolate or chocolate syrup(for chocolate version)
sprinkles
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Froth milk using your milk frother
For chocolate version – place 2 blocks of 70% chocolate in the bottom of a coffee cup and melt in the microwave.
Pour frothed milk and foam into the cup
Top with sprinkles
Easy Peasy!
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However, unlike the cappuccino which has at least 1cm of microfoam, the babyccino is around 80% foam and 20% steamed milk. “Babyccinos are made with steamed full fat milk (which is heated to a lower temperature than normal) and a dusting of chocolate powder to give it the appearance of a cappuccino,” she explains.
Immersion blender – Pour pre heated milk into your coffee mug, immerse blender in milk and blend until frothy. French press – Pour pre heated milk into your french press and close the lid. Push down on the plunger about 20-30 times until the milk is frothy.
Firstly, let's define what a babyccino is. A babyccino is a child-friendly coffee drink that's made up of steamed milk and a sprinkling of cocoa powder or cinnamon. The drink is served in a small cup or mug and is typically served without caffeine.
Babyccino. Don't let the name fool you—this frothy beverage is for kids of all ages. Made with just milk, it's like a cappuccino but without the espresso (and the caffeine). It isn't on the menu, though, so you'll have to make a special request. See what else is on the secret menu at Starbucks.
A classic cappuccino calls for 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foam. You can mix it up by using 2 or 3 tablespoons of flavored syrups or even different kinds of milk, like chocolate or vanilla. You can sprinkle some cocoa powder or cinnamon on top of the frothed milk for an extra touch of flavor.
The British Dietetic Association has found that Costa's chocolate babyccino with a flake or marshmallow has 13.7g of sugar per 100ml. 5g of this will be from the milk itself, but this staggering amount of sugar means your tot is drinking more than he would if you gave him Fanta, Sprite, Coca Cola or Dr Pepper.
Besides the optional flavorings, a big difference between babyccinos and Steamers is that babyccinos are sometimes offered free of charge. However, this is not an official policy at Starbucks — considering that a plain, grande Steamer will set you back $3.65, don't be surprised if your babyccino also comes at a cost.
Babycinos should be served at slightly above body temperature, ideally 40.5c/105f. This is for two reasons: the natural sweetness of the milk can be best articulated and you're protected from getting sued for the child's loss of tongue function.
If you don't have a milk frother, the two simplest ways involve heating milk either on a stovetop or in a microwave, and then using a whisk or glass jar with a well-fitting lid to create foam.
1) After your coffee has brewed, combine the sugar & milk and heat it in your microwave for 2 minutes at the highest setting. 2) Next, whip the heated milk/sugar mix in your blender for about one minute until it's a fluffy foam.
If you don't have an espresso machine at home, heat your milk in a saucepan or microwave. If using the microwave be careful to heat slowly so it doesn't boil over. 2. Add half of your milk into a little cup and use a frother or a whisk to make your milky foam.
Homemade soda is just a mix of flavored syrup and seltzer or club soda. Adjust the ratio depending on how sweet you like it. How to Make Soda: For each drink, mix 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer (unless otherwise instructed); add ice. Each recipe makes enough for 4 to 8 drinks.
At what age can a child have a Babyccino? If your baby is six months old, they can enjoy a babyccino with you at your local coffee shop. But be sure to contact your pediatrician if you have concerns.
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