Description
A cozy and festive gingerbread latte inspired by Starbucks, made with warming spices, espresso, and milk. This easy homemade recipe delivers the classic holiday flavors of gingerbread in a creamy, comforting coffee drink perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 shots espresso
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the milk, espresso, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar.
- Heat to Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to blend the spices and dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer Gently: Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue stirring regularly for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Remove from Heat: After 2 minutes on low heat, remove the saucepan from the stove.
- Serve: Pour the gingerbread latte evenly into two cups.
- Add Toppings: Optionally, top each latte with whipped cream to finish.
Notes
- If you don't have an espresso machine, substitute with 2 teaspoons instant coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water and reduce the milk to 1 3/4 cups.
- For a refreshing iced version, pour the prepared latte over ice.
- You can use any type of sugar according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
