Gingerbread Latte Recipe
This gingerbread latte recipe is warm, creamy, and easy to make in minutes. Skip Starbucks. Get the full homemade recipe now and taste the holidays!
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup (makes ~6 servings)
- ¾ cup water
- ⅔ cup sugar white or brown
- 3 tablespoons molasses dark, unsulfured
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Latte
- 1 cup strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- ¼ cup milk or ¾ cup if using espresso
- Whipped cream optional, for topping
- Ground cinnamon or a small gingerbread cookie optional garnish
Gingerbread Cream Topping (optional)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup
Instructions
Make the Syrup:
- Combine all syrup ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring. Once sugar dissolves, remove from heat and let cool. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prepare the Cream Topping (Optional):
- In a bowl or frother, whip the heavy cream with gingerbread syrup until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Froth the Milk:
- Heat milk on the stove or microwave. Froth using a French press, handheld frother, or steam wand.
Assemble the Latte:
- Pour coffee into a mug. Stir in gingerbread syrup. Add frothed milk. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or add a festive cookie.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Notes
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 406 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Sugars | 47 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 88 mg |
| Sodium | 88 mg |
| Potassium | 241 mg |
| Vitamin A | 973 IU |
| Calcium | 108 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
- Use oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing the syrup.
- The syrup also works great in hot chocolate or chai.