Description
A warm and cozy gingerbread latte perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (whole, almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 1/4 cup molasses (dark molasses preferred for richness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or half teaspoon ground ginger as substitute)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (lightly toasted before adding)
- 1/2 teaspoon clove (ground or whole, crushed)
- Pinch black pepper (optional, enhances spice depth)
- to taste honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine the milk, molasses, grated ginger, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
- Warm the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to steam, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid boiling to prevent scorching the milk and spices.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the spices infuse fully into the milk.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean jug, pressing gently to extract all the flavors and remove spice solids.
- Reheat the strained milk gently if it has cooled, then froth using a milk frother or a jar with a lid, shaking vigorously until a thick, airy foam forms.
- Brew a shot of espresso or strong black coffee and pour it into your mug.
- Pour the hot, spiced milk into the mug over the coffee, then spoon the frothy foam on top, creating a creamy crown.
- Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Let the latte sit for a minute to let the flavors meld, then enjoy your cozy homemade gingerbread latte while it’s warm and fragrant.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
- This latte can be adjusted to taste; feel free to modify the sweetness and spice levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg