Christmas music, Christmas lights & shopping for gifts all help me get into the spirit of giving at Christmas. And then there is the decorating & baking & wrapping. It’s a lot to do and lots of people get overwhelmed at this time of year. Stealing a few minutes of down time is a good way to stay energized & not get turned off from the holiday. A gingerbread latte in front of the fire with the lights down low & Christmas music in the background is the perfect break!
Gingerbread Latte
Gingerbread Latte (adapted from chocolatecoveredkatie.com) Single serving
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond milk, soy milk, etc.)
Mix the instant coffee with the boiling water in a mug then add the cinnamon, ginger, molasses, vanilla & sugar. Microwave the milk in a separate container until it is hot and foamy, 2-3 minutes. Use a wand blender to make the milk frothy after it is heated, if desired. Combine the milk with the coffee syrup in the mug and stir to combine. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
The wand blender works great for frothing milk!
The coffee syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until needed. It can be made in larger quantities by doubling or quadrupling the basic proportions. Then mix 1/4 cup of the syrup with a cup of frothy milk for a serving.
Time to slow it down & take a break!
Enjoy the spirit of the holiday! ~Linda
Gingerbread Latte (adapted from chocolatecoveredkatie.com) Single serving
- 3 tablespoons boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond milk, soy milk, etc.)
Mix the instant coffee with the boiling water in a mug then add the cinnamon, ginger, molasses, vanilla & sugar. Microwave the milk in a separate container until it is hot and foamy, 2-3 minutes. Use a wand blender to make the milk frothy after it is heated, if desired. Combine the milk with the coffee syrup in the mug and stir to combine. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
The coffee syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator until needed. It can be made in larger quantities by doubling or quadrupling the basic proportions. Then mix 1/4 cup of the syrup with a cup of frothy milk for a serving.