Gingerbread Spiced Latte with Almond Milk (Print Page)

Cozy latte blending almond milk with gingerbread spices. Ready in 10 minutes. Vegan and dairy-free.

# What You Need:

→ Spiced Syrup

01 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
02 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
03 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
05 - 1/8 tsp ground cloves
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Latte

07 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
08 - 2 shots (about 1/2 cup) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee

→ Garnish

09 - Coconut whipped cream
10 - Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Warm over low heat, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
02 - Add almond milk to the saucepan and heat gently, whisking until hot but not boiling.
03 - Brew espresso or strong coffee.
04 - Divide the spiced almond milk mixture evenly between two mugs.
05 - Pour one shot of espresso (or half the coffee) into each mug, stirring well to combine.
06 - Top with coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The fragrant spices create that coffee shop experience without the hefty price tag or need to venture out in cold weather.
  • It feels indulgent and festive but uses natural sweeteners and plant milk, so you can enjoy it regularly without the sugar crash that follows most holiday drinks.
02 -
  • Whisking the milk constantly while heating prevents that unpleasant skin from forming on the surface and helps distribute the spices evenly.
  • The spice mixture might seem intense when you first taste it alone, but once combined with the coffee, it mellows into that perfect gingerbread flavor profile.
03 -
  • The temperature of your almond milk matters tremendously - if it's too hot when you add the coffee, you'll lose the delicate flavors of both the spices and the coffee.
  • For the most beautiful presentation, pour your coffee over the back of a spoon into the spiced milk - it creates perfect layers that guests can stir themselves.

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