Oatmeal Latte

I would pass by Cafe Descartes whenever I'd go down to the Loop and was curious, but never went in until I read an article recently about its owner and how he started his business. I finally stopped by one day to try their Oatmeal Latte. I love this drink. It's a mix of a double shot of espresso, steamed milk, oatmeal, cinnamon, honey with walnuts and almonds (that's why it's served with a spoon). At $5 a pop, it's probably a bit pricey, but hey, you're getting coffee-and-breakfast in one so it's not so bad! It's also a bit filling. I didn't have lunch until early afternoon.


Cafe Descartes Oatmeal Latte

8 oz Oatmeal, uncooked
2 Tbsp. Golden Raisins
2 Tbsp. Chopped Walnuts
2 Tbsp. Slivered Almonds
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Shot of Freshly-Roasted Cafe Descartes Espresso
1 tsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. hazelnut of vanilla syrup
8 oz. Skim Milk
2 Tbsp. Fresh Blueberries

Pour 8 ounces of raw oatmeal into a large cup.

Add the dry ingredients to the cup: 2 tablespoons each of golden raisins, chopped walnuts and slivered almonds; and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Pour in a shot of freshly-roasted espresso.

Add 1 tsp. honey and 1 tbsp. of hazelnut or vanilla syrup into the cup.

Froth 8 oz. of skim milk in a stainless steel pitcher, for about 10 seconds.

Add the other ingredients to the milk.

Froth all the ingredients together, about 15 seconds.

Add 2 Tbsp. of fresh blueberries to top it off.

Pour back into the cup and enjoy!