Dunkin' Banana Puddin' Cloud Latte Copycat Recipe (Banana Flavor Honest Review)
Tastes exactly like my grandma's banana pudding - vanilla wafer notes, creamy banana flavor, and that cloud foam on top. It's nostalgic in the best way. Actually made me smile. ☁️🍌
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Brewed medium roast coffee (hot brewed, then cooled) 6 oz
- 2% milk 1 cup
- Heavy cream 2 tbsp
- Banana pudding mix (instant, dry, JELL-O or store brand) 1 tbsp
- Vanilla wafer cookies, crushed 2 tbsp
- Ice 1.5 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- Banana syrup (regular) 2 tbsp
- Vanilla syrup 1 tbsp
- Simple syrup 0.5 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
45 g
67%
Protein
7 g
10%
Fat
7 g
23%
Cooking steps
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1
Brew 6 oz of medium roast coffee using your preferred method (drip or French press recommended). Let it cool to room temperature—this hot brew then chill method is classic Dunkin' for a mellower iced base.
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2
In a mixing glass, combine the cooled coffee, 1 cup 2% milk, 2 tbsp banana syrup, 1 tbsp vanilla syrup, 0.5 tbsp simple syrup, and 1 tbsp dry banana pudding mix. Stir until the pudding mix is dissolved—this yields the signature creamy banana flavor.
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3
Fill a tall (16 oz) glass with 1.5 cups ice. Pour the banana latte mixture over the ice.
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4
For the cloud foam: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 tbsp heavy cream until thick but still pourable (soft peaks), then gently fold in 1 tbsp of the crushed vanilla wafer cookies. Spoon the foam on top of the iced latte—this mimics Dunkin’s pillowy topping.
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5
Finish with a sprinkle of the remaining 1 tbsp crushed vanilla wafers over the cloud foam. Serve immediately with a straw. Dunkin' tip: Layering the foam on top and adding the cookie crumbles last gives a true dessert-like, barista-made effect.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this Banana Puddin' Cloud Latte copycat really taste like the Dunkin' original?
Yes! Combining cooled hot-brewed coffee, instant banana pudding mix, banana and vanilla syrups, and vanilla wafer crumbles delivers that nostalgic, creamy banana flavor with the signature Dunkin' smoothness. Whipping the cloud foam mimics the pillowy finish Dunkin' is famous for.
Q. Do I need special equipment for banana cloud foam or can I make this at home?
You don’t need fancy gadgets! You can whip the heavy cream for the foam with a handheld whisk, milk frother, or even shake it in a jar. The rest of the recipe uses common kitchen utensils—no espresso machine required.
Q. Can I use different milk types, adjust sweetness, or make it decaf?
Absolutely! Swap 2% milk for oat, almond, or skim milk to fit your preference. For a lighter or sugar-free drink, use sugar-free syrups and reduce or skip the simple syrup. Decaf coffee works just as well—just brew and chill like in the main recipe.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in this homemade Dunkin' Banana Puddin' Cloud Latte?
Each serving contains roughly 270 kcal, with 45g of carbohydrates (67% of calories), 7g of protein (10%), and 7g of fat (23%). The banana pudding mix and syrups contribute most of the carbs.
Q. Is making this at home cheaper than buying at Dunkin'?
Yes! A single homemade latte costs about $1.50–$2 using store-bought ingredients, compared to $4–$5 at Dunkin'. Plus, you’ll have plenty of syrups and pudding mix left to make more drinks.
