Gingerbread Latte
Gingerbread Latte is my go-to fall and winter drink. This slow cooker gingerbread latte recipe is easy to make and great for serving guests. It warms you up, gives you those rich spices that make you feel like fall is in the air, and tastes beyond amazing.
I don’t know of any fancy coffee shops near me, so I usually make my own specialty drinks. I normally just drink coffee, but once in a while, I like to indulge in a special treat! I make sure to savor every last drop.
This Gingerbread Latte recipe is made in the slow cooker. It tastes divine and is perfect for a cold winter’s day. Even if you live near a Starbucks or Second Cup, sometimes you just don’t feel like venturing outside in this kind of weather. I’m a homebody in the winter months and will choose to stay home rather than go out to try and wipe a mountain of snow off my car.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- Milk – I used 2% milk.
- Cinnamon
- Ground cloves
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground ginger
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract – Make your own homemade vanilla extract.
- Brewed black coffee
- Whipped cream, for garnish
How to Make a Gingerbread Latte
- Step One: Pour the milk into the slow cooker and add the spices, sugar, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Step Two: Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, but keep an eye on it if it gets too hot. You don’t want the milk to boil.
- Step Three: After 3 hours, turn off the slow cooker. About halfway through, pour into mugs and add hot coffee to fill them.
- Step Four: Stir to mix. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Gingerbread Desserts
What Does It Taste Like?
In all honesty, it’s like Christmas in a cup. In a creamy and smooth drink, you have all the spices that make you think of the holiday season. Add that dollop of whipped cream on top, taking this to a new level of taste.
Can I Use Almond Milk?
Yes. You can use almond milk, coconut milk, or even soy milk. This recipe is super versatile to fit your needs. If you do decide to swap out the milk, I would use vanilla or plain milk and not use any other flavor. Just make sure that, like the regular milk, your slow cooker doesn’t boil the milk.
Topping Ideas
- A dollop of whipped cream
- Drizzle of caramel sauce
- Crumble of gingerbread cookie
- Side of gingerbread cookies
- Gingerbread sprinkles
What is the Best Coffee to Use?
Any coffee that you enjoy will work, whether you want a decaf version or reach for a stronger coffee. Any works; you just want a plain coffee. If you add a flavored coffee to the mix, it will affect the gingerbread flavor and could make the drink taste a bit off.
Can I Use Espresso in Place of Coffee?
Sure. If you want a stronger flavor, feel free to swap out the coffee for espresso. Just do a shot or two of espresso paired with the latte mixture. Create a blend that fits your taste.
Storage Instructions
If you have any leftover mixture, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Just warm it up and then mix it with your coffee.
To reheat, you can warm it in the microwave, pour some into a pan, and heat it on the stovetop. Either method works great.
Why Did a Skin Form Over It?
This can happen, and to get rid of it, simply take a spoon and run it over the top of the mixture. The skin will form on the spoon, and you can easily remove it. Sometimes, this happens, and there is nothing wrong with your mix, but removing it is the best step. It will not dissolve if you try to stir it into the mixture.
Holiday Drinks
- Slow Cooker Chai Latte
- Gingerbread Eggnog
- Cinnamon Cappuccino
- Iced Coffee
- Homemade Eggnog
- Cranberry Mint Mocktail
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Gingerbread Latte
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Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup black coffee
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Pour milk into the slow cooker and add in spices, sugar and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, but keep an eye out if it gets too hot because you don’t want the milk to boil.
- After 3 hours turn off the slow cooker. Pour into mugs about half way and then add hot coffee to fill up the mugs. Stir to mix. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
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I love that this is made in the slow cooker. The aroma must be wonderful!
My friends and I agree all the flavours come together making a delicious mouthwatering drink that goes well together with vanilla cookies. Thank you for the recipe for this wonderful drink.
We do a little of both…home and out. I really like the flavors of this and the convenience of the slow cooker.
I usually drink is green tea, I make it myself at home. This gingerbread latte sounds wonderful, just reading the title of this post I thought to my self, this sounds yummy. I can’t wait to give it a try (three hours!), thank you for sharing this recipe.
The flavors would be great! I don’t make specialty coffees for myself and rarely get them at places.
This sounds delightful. Thank you for sharing.
Never tried making latte, this is excellent!
This will be a recipe I add to my drink collection. I love the taste of ginger bread. I made a mistake buy getting a Ginger bread kit this year for my son to decorate. The cookies were already made and the kids just had to decorate. Those cookies were HORRIBLE. never again. i will make them from scratch, and maybe we will have this with them next year..
This sounds so good! I usually go out to pick up something like this, but now I can make it at home!
Sounds delicious, but my craving for a fancy drink would be gone in the three hours it takes
It would just taunt you smelling good while it was in the slow cooker too
I’m not drinking much coffee these days since I am pregnant, but I will have the occasional cup. I love any “spiced” beverages like this in the winter, I will have to give this a try!
Looks real yummy!! I am gonna make these tonight. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
This sure sounds delicious I will be making it real soon
Sounds tasty but the wait would be tough! You are right!
Sounds like a recipe I’d love to try as I really enjoy gingerbread hot chocolate.
Oh yum! This drink looks so delicious! I would love to make this and try it out. I love gingerbread cookies, so I know that I will love this drink!
This is a MUST try! 🙂
I Love making my own coffee’s at home and I have to try this because it sounds yummy1!
This sounds really good and easy to make. I’ll have to give it a try. I too hate going out in the winter and this would be the perfect hot drink to make.
This sounds delicious! Thanks!