Almond Gingerbread Latte (Vegan!)

This Almond Gingerbread Latte is a delicious coffee drink flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and sweetened with molasses!

This dairy-free coffee recipe is super easy to customize and makes a perfect cozy drink for the holidays or any day you want a little warmth and spice. In addition, it pairs perfectly with a side of gingerbread cookies.

What is Gingerbread?

Gingerbread is a versatile, delicious baked good typically flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Think spiced cookies cut into fun shapes – gingerbread men are iconic, but houses, stars, and snowflakes are popular too.

It’s also a symbol of the holidays! Especially in Western cultures, gingerbread is linked to Christmas and winter festivities. The warm spices evoke cozy joy and childhood memories. Beyond Christmas, it’s enjoyed year-round in various forms, from cookies and cakes to breads and even lattes.

How to Make Almond Gingerbread Latte

Warm the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat, taking it to a gentle steam without letting it boil. In another small pot, whisk together the molasses, spices, and optional vanilla extract, then gently heat over low heat for a few minutes. Pour the warm gingerbread syrup into the steamed milk and stir it in. If you crave frothier milk, use a milk frother or immersion blender to whip up the almond milk. In a mug, prepare your espresso or strong brewed coffee. Gently pour the frothed gingerbread almond milk over the coffee. For the final touch, sprinkle on some gingerbread cookie crumbles, if desired.

Tips:

• Adjust the spices to your taste. You can also add a pinch of ground allspice or cardamom for a richer flavor.
• Use a dairy-free coffee creamer for an extra creamy latte.
• If you don’t have espresso, you can use strong brewed coffee. Just increase the amount to 2-3 tablespoons.
• Make a big batch of the gingerbread syrup to enjoy throughout the week! Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• For an iced gingerbread latte, chill the plant-based milk and pour it over ice before adding the gingerbread syrup and espresso.

If you enjoyed this recipe, you might like my Vegan Affogato or Vegan Peanut Brittle.

Almond Gingerbread Latte (Vegan!)

This Almond Gingerbread Latte is a delicious holiday coffee drink flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and sweetened with molasses.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 shot 1-2 ounces espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of ground cloves optional
• Splash of vanilla extract optional
• Gingerbread cookie crumbles optional, for topping

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Instructions

 

• Heat the almond milk in a saucepan or small pot over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
• In a separate small saucepan, combine the molasses, spices, and optional vanilla extract. Whisk together and heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, just until warmed and fragrant.
• Add the prepared gingerbread syrup to the warmed milk and stir to combine. If desired, froth the almond milk using a milk frother or handheld immersion blender.
• Pour the espresso or strong brewed coffee into a mug.
• Slowly pour the frothed gingerbread almond milk over the espresso. Top with gingerbread cookie crumbles or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.