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.
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
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.