Gingerbread Latte
Cozy up with the festive flavors of a homemade Gingerbread Latte, a delightful blend of strong brewed coffee or espresso and creamy milk infused with warm winter spices. This café-quality recipe elevates your coffee game with the rich sweetness of molasses and maple syrup, perfectly balanced by aromatic ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect holiday treat to enjoy any time of day. For an extra indulgent touch, top it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for a beautiful finishing touch. Whether made with dairy or your favorite non-dairy milk, this easy Gingerbread Latte recipe will bring holiday cheer right to your mug!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup Strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Whipped cream (optional)
- 1 pinch Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, molasses, maple syrup, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Whisk the mixture continuously to ensure the spices are evenly distributed and the milk is heated but not boiling. This should take about 3–4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Brew a cup of strong coffee or prepare a shot (or two) of espresso and pour it into your favorite mug.
Slowly pour the spiced milk mixture over the coffee and stir gently to combine.
If desired, top with whipped cream for added indulgence.
Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg over the whipped cream for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, spiced Gingerbread Latte.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 758 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
