If you love the sweet, nostalgic flavor of cereal milk, this Cereal Milk Iced Latte is about to become your new favorite drink. Made with milk infused with Lucky Charms cereal and topped with espresso, whipped cream, and extra marshmallows, it tastes like a café drink inspired by the best part of your childhood breakfast bowl.
The magic of this latte comes from soaking cereal in milk until it absorbs that signature sweet flavor. The milk becomes creamy, lightly sugary, and full of that familiar cereal taste. When paired with bold espresso, the result is a perfectly balanced drink that’s sweet, cozy, and surprisingly sophisticated.
This cereal milk latte is also incredibly simple to make at home. With just a few ingredients and a little steeping time, you can turn a bowl of cereal into a fun coffee shop–style drink. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, weekend brunch, or anytime you want a playful twist on your regular iced latte.
Why You’ll Love This Cereal Milk Iced Latte
This cereal milk latte combines nostalgic flavor with a classic coffeehouse drink. The cereal-infused milk adds sweetness without needing much extra sugar, while the espresso balances everything with rich coffee flavor. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can add additional sweetener as desired.
It’s also easy to customize. Adjust the cereal steeping time for stronger flavor, add more marshmallows for extra sweetness, or use cold foam instead of whipped cream for a café-style finish. The marshmallows on top add the perfect playful touch and make the drink feel extra special.
Best of all, it feels like a fancy specialty latte but only requires a few simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
How to Make a Cereal Milk Latte
The key to this recipe is letting the cereal soak in milk long enough to infuse its flavor. Lucky Charms cereal is mixed with milk and left to sit for at least two hours, though overnight gives the strongest flavor. Once strained or poured carefully, the milk becomes a sweet cereal-infused base for the latte.
While the milk steeps, brew two shots of espresso and let them cool. Chilled espresso works best for an iced drink so the ice doesn’t melt too quickly. If you choose to make this a hot drink, you can steam the infused milk after you drain out the cereal and top with hot espresso.
To assemble, fill a glass with ice and pour in the cereal milk. Top it with the espresso so the layers combine into a creamy iced latte. Finish with whipped cream and extra cereal marshmallows for a fun, colorful topping.
Tips + Serving Ideas
Letting the cereal soak overnight creates the richest cereal milk flavor. If you’re short on time, two hours will still give you a noticeable sweetness and cereal taste. Also, the milk will likely turn a blue color from the blue marshmallows. The espresso will mostly dissipate it, but don’t panic if it has a blue tint.
For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra espresso shot. If you prefer a sweeter drink, stir in a little simple syrup or vanilla syrup before adding the espresso.
If you love nostalgic flavors, this is the perfect drink to make for St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you want a creative twist on your morning latte.
If you’ve got any extra Lucky Charms after making these lattes, highly recommend making my Leprechaun Bait (Easy St. Patrick’s Day Snack Mix) or Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats!
Cereal Milk Iced Latte
Equipment
- Jar
- Espresso Machine
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 2 cups milk
- 2 shots espresso
- Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons extra Lucky Charms marshmallows
Instructions
- Add the milk and cereal to a jar, shake together, and let sit for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for richer flavor.
- Pull 2 shots of espresso and place them in the refrigerator to cool.
- Fill 2 glasses with ice and pour in the cereal-infused milk. Top each glass with the espresso.
- Finish with whipped cream and extra cereal marshmallows. Mix together and enjoy!
