Gingerbread Latte Syrup
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Upgrade your morning coffee with this healthy Gingerbread Latte Syrup. Save the trip to Starbucks and make a gingerbread latte at home!
How can I use this homemade gingerbread syrup?
I am a huge fan of the Starbucks holiday lattes, but to save money and make them a little healthier, I love to make them at home. Turns out in 2019 Starbucks stopped serving the gingerbread latte in the United States SO now is the best time to learn to make one at home.
Use simple, paleo and dairy free ingredients to make a rich and delicious gingerbread syrup recipe. Once prepared, use it in hot coffee, iced coffee, lattes and even tea!
Not a coffee drinker? Don’t worry! Pour this delicious gingerbread syrup on pancakes, waffles, oatmeal or ice cream. If you love the taste of gingerbread during the holidays, you have to try this coffee sweetener.
Take just 20 minutes to prepare this dairy free coffee syrup and stir some into your favorite drinks. Keep reading to find a full recipe for a Starbucks copycat gingerbread latte!
What kitchen tools will I need to make this Gingerbread Latte Syrup?
- Can opener
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Sauce pan
- Whisk
- Mason jar or wide mouth mason jar
I prefect to store my homemade gingerbread syrup in a glass jar with a simple label. That way I know what it is and I can scoop out a tablespoon or two each time I need some. You can also store it in a food grade squeeze bottle and squeeze it right into a warm beverage.
Ingredients
You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this healthy gingerbread syrup with simple, paleo ingredients.
- Coconut milk
- Coconut sugar
- Molasses
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Cloves
- Salt
Ingredient substitutions
If you do not have coconut sugar, replace it with some dark brown sugar. Light coconut milk is best for this recipe, but you can also use full fat coconut milk or coconut cream. Using thicker coconut milk will result in a thicker syrup.
If you want to use fresh ginger, add slices to the syrup while you simmer. Then, remove the full slices before cooling and storing it.
Let’s make a Gingerbread Latte Syrup!
Step 1: Mix latte syrup ingredients
To begin, add coconut milk, coconut sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt to a small sauce pan over low heat. Then, whisk to combine the ingredients.
Step 2: Bring syrup to a boil and simmer
Next, turn the heat on to medium-high and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Be careful not to let the gingerbread syrup boil over. Reduce the mixture to a simmer.
Then, simmer the syrup for 14 minutes whisking regularly. Finally, add a pinch of salt to the pan and remove from heat.
Step 4: Cool and enjoy!
Allow the gingerbread latte syrup to cool completely and pour into a glass jar. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
HOMEMADE Starbucks Gingerbread LATTE RECIPE
The gingerbread latte is no longer available at Starbucks in the United States, BUT the good news is that you can make one at home! You can make this
- 1 tbsp gingerbread syrup
- 1/2 cup of milk of choice
- 2 shots of espresso or 1 small cup of coffee
- Cinnamon sugar for garnish
To begin, brew espresso or coffee and place in mug of choice. Then, froth milk with the latte syrup in a milk frother or warm milk and mix with latte syrup using a hand frother.
Next, pour gingerbread latte foam over coffee or espresso. Finally, garnish your mug with a dash of cinnamon sugar or candied ginger.
Storage
Once prepared, you must allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to a glass jar with an airtight lid. Store the latte syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Use a few tablespoons at a time to mix into coffee, teas or drizzle over sweet dishes. I like to make a gingerbread syrup cold foam and pour it over my homemade cold brew.
You can also add a tablespoon or two to a couple of shots of espresso. Then, shake it over ice using this iced shaken espresso recipe.
Check out these other homemade coffee syrups!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
Gingerbread Latte Syrup
Make a healthy holiday latte at home with this gingerbread latte syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 can light coconut milk (13.5oz)
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp mollasses
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add coconut milk, coconut sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt to a small sauce pan
- Whisk to combine the ingredients
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking frequently
- Be careful not to let the mixture boil over and reduce to a simmer
- Simmer for 14 minutes whisking regularly
- Add a pinch of salt to the pan and remove from heat
- Allow to cool completely and pour into a glass jar
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
Courtney says
Making this now! My house smells amazing! I can’t wait for my coffee tomorrow morning, thank you for making these recipes!
Madeline says
Ah I am so glad!!
Kaitlynn Thompson says
I am making this right now and it’s making my whole house smell delicious! I can’t wait for my morning cup of coffee. Thank you!
Madeline says
wonderful!! Thank you!
Cynthia says
This recipe is amazing! Made it this morning for my iced coffee and have been sneaking a spoonful here and there as it cools. : ) so good!
★★★★★
Madeline says
SO good!! I can’t wait to make another batch. Thank you!
Sandra says
Delicious and easy to make. I love your pumpkin spice syrup, so I thought I’d give this one a try!
★★★★★
Madeline says
Thanks Sandra!
Lindsay says
Making this for my coworkers 🙂 we love your recipes!!
Madeline says
so happy to hear that! thank you!!
Allison says
Ok this syrup is so legit. It’s better than the Starbucks gingerbread syrup was! Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Robin says
Delicious!! Any suggestions as to how much fresh ginger to use in place of dried?
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Madeline says
Hi! I really think fresh ginger will result in a weird texture in the syrup. I do not recommend it.