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Homemade Gingerbread Latte Recipe (without Syrup)

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Gingerbread Latte Recipe (without Syrup)

This homemade gingerbread latte recipe tastes like a gingerbread cookie. It is the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. 

easy gingerbread latte recipe

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Cozy Gingerbread Latte Recipe Ingredients 

You can make this holiday latte with a few simple ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup brewed strong coffee
  • 1/2 Tbsp sweet molasses
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • pinch of salt

You will also need a milk frother, like this one here: milk frother

ingredients for gingerbread latte recipe

How to Make a Gingerbread Latte

The first thing you need for this yummy gingerbread latte is coffee. You can make the coffee however you typically make coffee. We are using our Aeropress coffee recipe. You can mix the ingredients in a basic mason jar for the first few steps. Add the blackstrap molasses to the coffee. 

molasses in coffee recipe

Next, add the vanilla extract and pure maple syrup. 

maple syrup in coffee

Then add the warm spices to the coffee. 

gingerbread latte with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger

Use a milk frother to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Alternatively, you can combine in a small saucepan over medium heat to mix and dissolve the ingredients. 

combine coffee with gingerbread spices in mason jar

Frothed Milk 

Pour the milk into a frothing pitcher, like this one (here), and heat the milk over low heat. If you do not have a frothing pitcher you can use a small saucepan. You want to warm the milk, but do not let it boil. 

pour milk in frothing pitcher

Once the milk is warm use a handheld frother to froth the milk. 

froth milk with handheld frother

Making a Delicious Latte

Pour the coffee mixture into your favorite mug.

gingerbread coffee with warm spices

Next, pour the frothed milk into the mug. 

frothed milk on latte

Add the light airy foam to the top of the latte, or top with fresh whipped cream.

copycat Starbucks gingerbread latte

Dust the top with ground cinnamon or gingerbread spice. 

gingerbread latte recipe

Homemade Gingerbread Latte

Enjoy this gingerbread latte any time of year, especially Christmas morning! The amazing classic gingerbread flavor really puts you in the holiday spirit This latte goes great with gingerbread pancakes or gingerbread doughnuts. 

how to make a gingerbread latte

This gingerbread latte recipe is a great alternative to the Starbucks version, and a fraction of the cost!

gingerbread latte recipe

FAQs and Variations

You are always able to adjust a recipe to your own personal preference. Doing so may alter the end results.

Can I make this latte with homemade gingerbread syrup?

Of course, if you have a gingerbread syrup recipe then go for it! I’m sure it’s delicious. You can also try a gingerbread latte syrup like this: Gingerbread Syrup

What kind of milk should I use for this latte? 

You can use whole milk, or for a dairy-free latte, you can use almond milk or cashew milk. 

If you love delicious seasonal drink recipes make sure to check out our easy pumpkin spice latte recipe

Homemade Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Homemade Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

This homemade gingerbread latte recipe tastes like a gingerbread cookie. It is the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brewed strong coffee
  • 1/2 Tbsp sweet molasses
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine coffee, molasses, maple syrup, and vanilla in a mason jar.
  2. Add the gingerbread spices to the coffee
  3. Use a handheld milk frother to mix ingredients thoroughly
  4. Heat milk on the stove until warm
  5. Froth the milk
  6. Pour the frothed milk on top of the coffee mixture
  7. Dust with cinnamon and enjoy

Notes

You can heat the coffee and other ingredients on the stove in a small saucepan and stir to combine as an alternative to frothing in a mason jar.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 201mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 4g

All Nutritional Information is approximate and will vary

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