Very Best Gingerbread Latte
Cozy up with a steaming mug of the Very Best Gingerbread Latte—your ultimate homemade holiday treat that’s bursting with festive flavor. This easy recipe combines the rich, warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with creamy milk, bold coffee, and a touch of molasses for that iconic gingerbread sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this frothy latte is topped with optional whipped cream and a sprinkle of spice for added indulgence. Perfect for mornings, chilly afternoons, or anytime you need a comforting seasonal pick-me-up, this latte is as easy to make as it is delicious. Plus, it’s customizable with your favorite non-dairy milk for a vegan-friendly twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 0.5 cups brewed strong coffee or espresso
- 1 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- optional topping whipped cream
- optional garnish ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Whisk constantly until the mixture is heated through and steaming, but do not let it come to a boil (about 3-4 minutes).
Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Carefully pour the brewed coffee or espresso into the saucepan and whisk until fully combined.
Divide the latte mixture between two mugs.
Top each latte with whipped cream and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 19% | |
*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.
