Description
A cozy copycat recipe for Starbucks' iconic Christmas Gingerbread Latte, blending warm spices with espresso and milk for a festive treat perfect for the holiday season.
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
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the milk, espresso, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, watching closely to avoid scorching.
- Simmer Gently: Once simmering begins, reduce the heat to low and stir regularly for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from Heat: After simmering, take the saucepan off the heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Serve: Pour the gingerbread latte evenly into two cups.
- Add Toppings: Top each cup with whipped cream if desired for an extra creamy finish.
Notes
- If you don’t have an espresso machine or coffee maker, substitute with 2 teaspoons instant or decaf coffee mixed with 1/4 cup boiling water, and reduce the milk to 1 3/4 cups.
- For an iced version, pour the latte over a glass filled with ice cubes before adding whipped cream.
- Any type of sugar can be used according to preference, such as white, brown, or coconut sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
