Description
Enjoy the cozy flavors of the holidays with this homemade Christmas Gingerbread Latte, a perfect Starbucks copycat featuring warm spices and rich espresso blended into creamy milk. This easy recipe delivers the festive taste of gingerbread right in your cup, ideal for a comforting morning or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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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
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the milk, espresso, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar together.
- Simmer Mixture: Heat the saucepan on medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and stir regularly for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Remove from Heat: After simmering for 2 minutes on low, remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent boiling over and to keep the spices fresh.
- Serve: Pour the warm gingerbread latte into two cups evenly.
- Add Toppings: Top each cup with whipped cream if desired, adding a rich creamy finish to your festive drink.
Notes
- If you don’t have an espresso machine or coffee maker, substitute espresso with 2 teaspoons of instant or decaf coffee mixed into 1/4 cup boiling water; reduce the milk to 1 3/4 cups.
- For an iced version, prepare as usual and pour the latte over ice cubes before serving.
- Any type of sugar can be used according to preference, including white, brown, or coconut sugar for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
