Description
A cozy and festive homemade gingerbread latte inspired by Starbucks, featuring warm spices and rich espresso, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Latte
- 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 dissolve the sugar and blend the spices.
- Simmer Gently: Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and continue stirring regularly for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove from Heat: After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent boiling and scorch.
- Serve: Pour the warm gingerbread latte into two cups and optionally top each with whipped cream for a creamy finish.
- Optional Iced Variation: For an iced latte, pour the prepared latte over ice cubes in a glass.
Notes
- If you don't have an espresso machine, substitute with 1/4 cup boiling water mixed with 2 teaspoons instant or decaf coffee; reduce almond milk to 1 3/4 cups.
- The latte can be served hot or poured over ice for a refreshing iced version.
- Any type of sugar works, so use your preferred sweetener.
- Almond milk can be swapped with any milk of choice based on dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
