Description
These Homemade Gingerbread Lattes are creamy, frothy, and perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Ideal for cozy mornings, holiday gatherings, or a festive coffee treat at home.
Ingredients
1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
1. Brew 1 cup of strong coffee or espresso and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine milk, molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Froth the spiced milk using a milk frother, immersion blender, or whisk until creamy and frothy.
5. Pour brewed coffee into a mug, then add the frothed spiced milk on top.
6. Top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Adjust molasses and sugar for desired sweetness.
Use flavored syrups like caramel or vanilla for a twist.
For a non-caffeinated version, substitute coffee with hot chocolate or chai tea.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for extra holiday flavor.
Froth milk with a French press if you don’t have a frother for creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg