Gingerbread Latte
A warm and cozy Gingerbread Latte made with espresso, creamy milk, molasses, and aromatic holiday spices. This café-style beverage captures the comforting flavor of gingerbread cookies in every sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 to 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or gingerbread cookie crumbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently until the mixture is hot and the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Froth the milk mixture using a milk frother, whisk, or blender if desired.
- Pour the espresso or strong brewed coffee into a large mug.
- Slowly add the warm gingerbread milk mixture.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon or gingerbread cookie crumbs.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Increase the spices for a bolder gingerbread flavor.
- Add cocoa powder or chocolate syrup for a mocha variation.
- Serve over ice for an iced gingerbread latte.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Whisk thoroughly before reheating if separation occurs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/gingerbread-latte/
