Description
Enjoy a cozy cup of the Best Christmas Gingerbread Latte, a delightful Starbucks copycat recipe made with warm spices, espresso, and creamy milk, perfect for holiday mornings or any time you crave festive comfort.
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Latte 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 almond milk, espresso shots, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar.
- Heat mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to combine all ingredients well.
- Simmer and stir: Once it starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue stirring regularly for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat: After 2 minutes on low heat, remove the saucepan from the stove to prevent boiling over or scorching.
- Serve: Pour the gingerbread latte evenly into two cups, then top each with whipped cream if desired for an extra creamy touch.
Notes
- If you don’t have an espresso machine, substitute by combining 1/4 cup boiling water with 2 teaspoons of instant or decaf coffee, and reduce the almond milk to 1 3/4 cups to maintain balance.
- For an iced gingerbread latte, prepare as instructed, then pour the warm mixture over a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Any type of sugar works in this recipe; adjust sweetness to your taste.
- Use whipped cream topping optionally for added richness and festive presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
