Gingerbread Latte
Servings: 1 Serving
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Latte
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
- 2 to 3 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- Optional garnish: Whipped topping crushed gingersnap cookies, or ground cinnamon
Instructions
To Make the Gingerbread Syrup
- Whisk the water, sugars, molasses, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.½ cup water, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
To Make the Latte
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and froth with an immersion blender or milk frother.½ cup milk
- For a hot latte, add the syrup to a mug, pour in coffee and frothed milk, and top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or crushed cookies.1 cup strongly brewed coffee, 2 to 3 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- For an iced latte, fill a glass with ice, add the syrup, coffee, and milk, then stir and top as desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 (12-ounce) gingerbread latte. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Latte
Serving Size
12 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
324
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Sugar
35
g
39
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
198
IU
4
%
Calcium
160
mg
16
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
