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Vegan Gingerbread Latte

Modified: Dec 12, 2024 · Published: Dec 2, 2019 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Skip the trip to Starbucks and try this quick and easy homemade gingerbread latte recipe. It's made with freshly brewed coffee, dairy free milk, molasses, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and warm spices.

Stay at home and whip yourself up a yummy gingerbread latte. It's my favorite thing to welcome the holiday season and cold winter months.

The good news is that it comes together in minutes, with minimal effort – which is important when morning coffee is involved! Learn how to create this popular seasonal drink in the comfort of your own home.

Why you'll love this recipe

This copycat recipe is the ultimate festive treat to get you in the holiday spirit!

  • Easy recipe: Simply brew coffee or espresso, combine ingredients together, pour into your favorite mug, and enjoy.
  • Versatile: Tweak the gingerbread coffee recipe to fit your preferences. Make it sweeter, spicy, and more or less strong by playing with the measurements.
  • Cheaper: This copycat starbucks gingerbread latte uses common pantry ingredients so you can make this homemade version for a fraction of the cost.
  • Vegan and gluten free: You would never know this is actually a vegan gingerbread latte with how creamy it is! If you can tolerate milk, feel free to use your favorite milk.

Ingredients

Making a warm and comforting gingerbread latte at home takes just a few minutes, and you don't even have to turn on your stovetop or plug in your blender. It has a classic gingerbread flavor and tastes like a hug in a mug! Here's what you need:

  • Coffee: You can use strong coffee or a couple shots of espresso. I'm using a pour over coffee maker, but feel free to use a french press, keurig, or nespresso machine.
  • Dairy free milk: Use milk of choice! I typically prefer oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
  • Molasses: You'll always find sweet molasses in a gingerbread cookie, so it's a must-have in this homemade latte.
  • Maple syrup: This is used to add sweetness. As an alternative, you can substitute with brown sugar, agave nectar, or your go-to sweetener.
  • Vanilla extract: Add a little bit of pure vanilla extract gives this latte added festive flavor.
  • Spices: This latte uses a combination of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground clove to give it that classic gingerbread flavor.
  • Whipped cream: My coconut whipped cream is a fantastic addition!
  • Gingerbread cookies: Garnish with cute gingerbread men cookies.

How to make a vegan gingerbread latte

The full directions for this easy gingerbread latte recipe are in the printable recipe card below.

  1. In two large mugs, whisk together strong brewed coffee or brewed espresso with molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices.
  2. Warm dairy free milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stovetop over low heat until foamy. Froth using a milk frother or handheld frother.
  3. Pour the frothed milk into the mugs and optionally top with fluffy whipped cream.

To make an iced gingerbread latte: Whisk hot coffee and remaining ingredients together, let the coffee mixture cool, transfer to a glass filled with ice, stir, and enjoy.

Serving suggestions

Tis the season for delicious holiday drinks! Pair your cozy gingerbread latte with gingerbread baked oatmeal, baked apple cider donuts, vegan madeleines, dairy free oatmeal cookies, banana nut bread, vegan pancakes, or your favorite breakfast food or afternoon snack.

Related recipes

Try these Starbucks copycat recipes next:

  • This sugar cookie latte is festive, perfectly sweet, and comforting.
  • My homemade frappuccino recipe comes together with 4 simple ingredients.
  • Try making a classic pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin.
  • Amp up your morning with my pumpkin spice cold brew coffee!
  • Craving their loaf cake? My vegan lemon loaf is soft, moist, and tender.

Vegan Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Author: Jenna Urben
Skip the trip to Starbucks and make your own homemade gingerbread latte. It's made with freshly brewed coffee, dairy free milk, molasses, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and warm spices.
5 from 48 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups freshly brewed coffee or 2-3 shots of espresso
  • 2 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 ½ cups dairy free milk almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
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Instructions
 

  • In two large mugs, whisk together strong brewed coffee or brewed espresso with molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices.
  • Warm the dairy free milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stovetop until foamy. Froth using a milk frother or handheld frother.
  • Divide the frothed milk between the two mugs and optionally top with dairy free whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Kelley says

    January 07, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love this gingerbread latte! It turned out delicious!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 08, 2020 at 10:21 am

      I'm thrilled to hear that, Kelley 🙂

      Reply
  2. Madi Rowan says

    January 03, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, this seriously sounds delicious! Gingerbread has always been a favorite of mine, but I've never thought of taking the flavors & turning it into a latte!! Love it - so creative!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 04, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      Ah yes, you've gotta try it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Johnny says

    January 02, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Nice! Turns out I've got a lot of these ingredients at home so tempted to go whip it up! Cheers for sharing your recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 02, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      I hope you do 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  4. Sara says

    January 02, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    This sounds absolutely delicious! I love healthier alternatives to treats like this.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 02, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂 I hope you try it soon!

      Reply
  5. Noelle says

    December 04, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea for a latte! I can't believe this is vegan, great flavors!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 05, 2019 at 10:18 am

      Absolutely 🙂 Thanks so much, Noelle!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    December 03, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    I am making this asap! It sounds and looks amazing! Can't way to try your recipe, pinning for later as well.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 03, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      I'm so happy to hear that 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    December 03, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    I used to love Starbucks gingerbread lattes, but they do not have them this year. So I am glad I can make my own!!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 03, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Yeah, I heard the news!! Can't wait to hear what you think about this homemade version 🙂

      Reply
  8. Garden Thyme says

    December 02, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    Can't wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Yay 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  9. Paula says

    December 02, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    I love gingerbread cookies, I'll have to try this vegan version!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Lemme know what you think 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lori Geurin says

    December 02, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    We drink so much coffee at our house and this gingerbread latte looks so yummy and festive. I can't wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Yay 🙂 Thanks so much!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Shayla Marie says

    December 02, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    It looks like a yummy meal you can drink!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      I hope you give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  12. Alisa Fleming says

    December 02, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    I bet your version is WAY better than Starbucks. It's definitely made with healthier ingredients. And that coffee maker looks perfect for my husband. That's how he usually makes his coffee, but he makes a contraption himself. I'll have to look into this.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      It's sooo simple to use and makes the entire process much easier and quicker!! Thanks so much, Alisa 🙂

      Reply
  13. Sam Montana says

    December 02, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Wow, that looks good. I can't wait to try this and the ingredients are so simple.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      So quick and easy 🙂 Lemme know what you think!

      Reply
  14. Kennedy says

    December 02, 2019 at 9:21 am

    love gingerbread flavors, and this recipe seems pretty easy and simple! can't wait to try at home

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 9:21 am

      They're my favorite, especially around this time of year 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Kelly says

    December 02, 2019 at 7:30 am

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      December 02, 2019 at 7:34 am

      Thanks, Kelly 🙂

      Reply

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