20 Indulgent Nespresso Recipes You Must Try

Nespresso recipes are better than just your average cup of coffee, and let me tell you why! For the uninitiated, a Nespresso machine is a type of coffee maker that uses pre-packaged coffee pods, known as Nespresso capsules, to make a single cup of coffee. I LOVE mine!

The process involves placing a small capsule into the machine — like with a Keurig — which then pierces the capsule and releases hot water under high pressure to extract the coffee. The result is a consistent and convenient cup of coffee — or espresso — with crema on top! It’s like having a traditional espresso machine right at home.

The best part is that the Nespresso machine is quite versatile. There are tons of variations you can take to make delicious, coffee- or espresso-based drinks with easy-to-find ingredients. Some of my favorites include the Maple Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte Recipe, the Campfire Mocha Latte, and the Cappuccino Crème Brûlée!

Enjoy! 

1. Banana Caramel Latte

Make your mornings sweeter with this dessert-inspired April Recipe of the Month by Nespresso themselves! All you need is banana purée, milk, caramel sauce, 2 mugs, 2 shots of espresso (Altissio or Arpeggio), and your Nespresso machine. Just put the banana puree in a glass, froth the milk, add it to the glass & stir to combine! Lastly, brew 2 shots of espresso into the glass and drizzle with caramel.

2. Pumpkin Spice Coffee

I could drink pumpkin spice coffee in the dead of summer – I don’t even care. I think it’s just so tasty so this Nespresso recipe is one of my favorites! It’s soothing, bittersweet, and earthy any day of the week. You can make it on a breezy Fall morning and sip on it as you watch the news or check your social media. It’s lovely with a bagel or breakfast burrito.

3. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cortado

Want to learn how to make a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cortado? Once you have a taste you will instantly fall in love! If you’re looking for next level Nespresso recipes look no further. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cortado is a coffee shop quality double espresso drink that is sure to be a hit with everyone. Have it in the mornings and maybe another in the mid to late afternoon! 

4. Maple Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte Recipe

This Maple Brown Sugar Oat Milk Latte Recipe will have you jumping for joy. When I’m looking for a sweet, tasty, and vegan Nespresso recipe I make this one with maple brown sugar and oat milk. All you need is brown sugar,  maple syrup, oat milk, and one Livanto capsule! 

5. Cappuccino Crème Brûlée

This recipe for Cappuccino Crème Brûlée is what dreams are made of! All you need is milk, caramel, brown sugar, Aeroccino, a cappuccino cup, and your Nespresso machine! Start by preparing the milk in the Aeroccino or by using a steam nozzle. Steam the milk until you get an unctuous foam. Then put the caramel syrup and Chiaro coffee in your cappuccino cup, add the milk, add the brown sugar, and caramelize the top!

6. Campfire Mocha Latte

Campfire mocha latte will remind you of sitting around the fire making s’mores while simultaneously feeling like a cafe shop! With marshmallow syrup, dark chocolate syrup (or melted chocolate), milk, 1 Volluto capsule and graham cracker crumbs, to garnish! The Graham cracker crumbs are so delicious on top it really brings the Nespresso recipe together! 

7. Cinnamon Sugar Latte Recipe

Nespresso Aeroccino Recipes like this Cinnamon Sugar Latte are sure to be a hit at any brunch style party. You will love making it just for yourself in the mornings too! With chopped dark chocolate, milk, vanilla, 1 Arpeggio coffee capsule, and Cocoa powder, for dusting what’s not to love? 

8. Honey Lavender Iced Latte

This Nespresso recipe calls for making your own homemade honey lavender syrup! All you need is honey, lavender, and dried lavender! Just add all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer until the honey is dissolved. Then take the pot off the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Pour it into an airtight container through a fine mesh strainer before using. 

9. Iced White Chocolate Mocha

Beat the heat and pep yourself up with this Iced White Chocolate Mocha! This Nespresso recipe uses Double Shot Chiaro Pods, milk, and white chocolate. I just adore white chocolate don’t you? It’s so good with coffee and lattes. This particular recipe makes a 32 ounce cup, but you can cut in half for a 16 ounce cup!

10. Iced Mocha with Chocolate Cold Foam

If you like chocolate this Nespresso recipe for Iced Mocha with Chocolate Cold Foam is right up your alley. All you need is Nespresso Double Shot Chiaro Pods, milk, chocolate syrup, and Hershey’s kisses! This recipe will fill a 32 oz cup with room for ice and cold foam for the top! 

11. Simple Iced Coffee Nespresso Recipe

Yes you can use your Nespresso machine to make a perfectly lovely iced coffee! They’re super simple to make, easily customizable, and excellent on hot summer days when you want a tasty cold drink. With just 4 simple ingredients you can whip one up any time you like. I don’t like mine too watered down so I like to let the coffee itself cool off before adding ice. 

12. Nespresso Sweet Cream Ice Coffee

If you’re looking for a sweet cold Nespresso recipe this is the one for you! The secret ingredients for this cold brew drink are heavy cream and vanilla simple syrup. You will love the homemade syrup using sugar, water, and vanilla. It’s so tasty and totally worth the extra steps for a homemade syrup over store bought. Give it a try and tell us what you think. 

13. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cortado

Up next we present the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cortado Nespresso recipe! What is a cortado? All it is, is a simple espresso coffee drink that’s mixed with an equal amount of lightly steamed milk and comes to about 4-5 oz. Cinnamon and brown sugar make a delightful flavor combination as well. I like to have one of these with a cinnamon bagel and cream cheese! 

14. Keto Iced Caramel Macchiato

What’s in a Keto Iced Caramel Macchiato? You will be pleasantly surprised to learn the simple ingredients include butter, heavy cream, sugar free syrup, milk, espresso, and coffee! This Nespresso recipe is your answer to all your keto iced coffee needs! Plus making it at home will help you save a pretty penny or two. 

15. Eggnog Latte

Listen, love it or hate it, eggnog flavored coffee is something I look forward to every year. Well now that I can make eggnog lattes at home with my Nespresso machine I’ll be drinking eggnog coffee all year long. All you need is espresso or strong black coffee, eggnog, milk, and a pinch of nutmeg. 

16. Iced Caramel Latte with Cold Foam

Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned Iced Caramel Latte with Cold Foam? Make them at home and skip the trip to the coffee shop. All you need is Nespresso Double Shot Chiaro Pods, milk, caramel syrup, and caramel topping. Start by pumping 5 pumps of caramel syrup in the cup before frothing the milk and using your Nespresso Machine and Chiaro Pod brew 2-4 shots of espresso. It’s so simple and delicious, give it a try today. 

17. Starbucks Inspired Upside Down Iced Caramel Macchiato

Wait until you try this Starbucks Inspired Upside Down Iced Caramel Macchiato! The key is to combine the espresso over the top of ice in a large 32 ounce cup before stirring in order to create the “upside down” aspect. It tastes so creamy, smooth, and refreshing on the back of your throat. This Starbucks copycat drink is fun for day parties like a brunch get together. 

18. The Best Iced Mocha Recipe With Nespresso 

This Nespresso recipe was inspired by the iced mocha from Dutch Bros! It doesn’t matter if you’re a big iced mocha lover or not, this drink will convert you. You can make your own homemade chocolate sauce, otherwise Torani and Ghirardelli have the best results. Another key ingredient is chocolate milk. The author recommends Ripple Protein Chocolate Oat Milk for best results! 

19. Latte with Nespresso (Caramel and Chocolate)

If you like the combination of caramel and chocolate, then this is the Nespresso recipe for you! You only need 4 easy ingredients and a few steps. Just pour the milk in your cup, combine it with the ground chocolate and cocoa, and use the steam nozzle on the Nespresso machine to froth the milk to perfection. Lastly, process the Nespresso Caramelizio capsule right into your cup! 

20. Easy Matcha Latte

This Easy Matcha Latte is the perfect Nespresso recipe for the green tea lover! All you need is 8 oz milk of any kind, 1 tsp matcha powder, and 1 tsp honey- that’s all! Just put the milk in the aeroccino and start heating it. As soon as it gets hot add the green tea powder. Then stir and add some honey! It’s delicious with a scone or muffin.