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
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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This looks wonderful!! I love gingerbread flavors 🙂
what a creative idea!
Yum! Sounds amazing!
This looks FANTASTIC! I love warm, hearty lattes!
Pinning for a cold day!
That sure sounds delicious! YUM, YUM, YUM!
Sounds easy; I love flavored coffee in the Fall and Winter months, but i can’t justify the $4 “a treat” every time I get the urge to indulge. Thanks for sharing!
I’m going to get one going right now 😉
~Val
looks divine! will pin and share. thanks.
Yummy!! This looks delicious!
YUM! I need this, and soon– I can’t wait to try it out!
yum, gingerbread lattes!!
This just sounds amazing. I cannot imagine what it tastes like. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so good. I am wanting to try this.
I would have never thought to make a drink recipe in my slow cooker. Another great idea. Seems your blog recipes are full of them!
Sounds simple enough to make, will have to try this sometime!
I rarely go out for coffee–so overpriced! Love that this is done in the crock pot, but, yes, it would be hard to wait. Thank you for linking with See Ya in the Gumbo, Stacie.
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing (:
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Thanks for linking this up to the Friday Frenzy – it sounds so good -I might make it today!! Sharing this on my FB page too.
I love Lattes. This looks like something I need when reading a good book.