Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
Healthy Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Latte made with NO dairy, cream, sugar or any nasties! Cheaper than store bought and super simple to whip up! It’s naturally paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and sugar free!
Happy Sunday champions!
So- I’ve decided to include a new weekly feature on the blog. From this Friday onwards- Every recipe posted on that day with be a copycat recipe from either one of my favourite restaurants or a foodie product out there given a healthy makeover!
I love challenging myself in the kitchen and experimenting. Even though at times I may come close to burning down the kitchen or getting molasses in my hair- At the end when you have a successful creation- It’s all worth it.
So far I’ve got a few recipes I’m proud of under my belt. It started with the Copycat Lindt Truffles which were made back in 2012 and my friend’s aunty took credit for them. NASTY. In 2013, I replicated my all time favourite cookie from Subway- the White Chocolate and Macadamia nut cookie! These were both before the blog was born but both had to make it on here. More recently, I shared my sister’s favourite chocolate bar- Bounty– given a Paleo makeover which she claims taste better than the original. (She may have been telling me that to shut me up but I’ll take it).
As evidenced by other recipes like pancakes or oatmeal, I get flavour inspiration there too. So what’s to come in the coming couple of weeks? On my Facebook page, I asked what sweet treat they’d like made over and the majority of answers were one thing- Snickers Bars.
You asked.
I delivered.
But not today. Sorry.
Today I replicated a drink I fell in love with recently when I was in the northern Hemisphere. It was a toss up between the Pralines and Cream latte or the Gingerbread latte. The decision came down to the facial expression of the Starbucks server when I was about to say ‘pralines’. I quickly switched the gingerbread. Not sure what was going on there.
I had this epic latte twice- The second time I omitted the whipped cream on top (it was pretty sweet as it was) and was shocked to see how….what’s a nice word for ugly? Visually unfortunate? Okay. Yes.
The gingerbread latte is visually unfortunate. But delicious. So that makes up for it.
When I returned home, I got to work to try out the right balance of sweetness, gingerbread spices and warm milk to present- A copycat Gingerbread latte! Seeing as it’s Summer here in Australia, I’ve had this several times, mostly over ice. You can do it either way- just make it. I used Natvia (a natural sweetener), so this is completely sugar free. I also used almond milk so for those of you whom are vegan- You have no excuses.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you…It’s visually unfortunate.
Copycat Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla
- 2 serves instant coffee dependent on package/brand
- 1 T boiling water
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp all spice can sub for ground cloves
- 2 T Natvia natural sweetener can sub for another sweetener
- Extra cinnamon/ginger for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the instant coffee with the boiling water and milk of choice. Heat on medium until it starts to bubble.
- Add in all the spices and sweetener of choice and mix until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat, pour into two cups and dust with extra cinnamon and nutmeg.
Notes
What would you want to see a copycat recipe for?
Have you had a seasonal drink at a coffee shop yet?
Is the ‘Pralines and Cream’ flavour poisoned or something?
“Visually unfortunate” bhahaha. And what was going on with that Starbucks server?? Sounds funny! 😀 this morning gets better and better! Thanks for the warning. I guess the taste Totally makes up for it… gingerbread ftw!
And YAY snickers *happy dance*
Have a nice week!!
I am also visually unfortunate.
The snickers is dedicated to you!
I bet you’re telling this every female reader!! I’m looking forward to the snickers anyway 😉
No way madam 😉
It doesn’t look too unfortunate! I think it’s a great idea. Hmm…the cake pops they have on a stick at Starbucks would be very cool.
Ohhh they do look cool don’t they. You’ve inspired me Lauren!
After my unfortunate taste of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice coffee that I brewed the other day….it was SO HORRIBLE!…I am nervous…very weary…of ever trying another “spiced” coffee…I may just be an all or nothing dark roast black kinda girl 😛
Nawww. Well, if you change your mind, this recipe is here!
Yay I love Gingerbread lattes… Well anything gingerbread hahahaha!! And visually unfortunate gahaha!! Love it & have to use it in the future lmao!! :-O
Please do- we can make it trending like the best of them.
I actually think it looks VERY visually appealing! Looks like a cozy drink. Yes, I’ve never had one before.
Hahahaha. Always a first for everything! Cheers, Tonya!
Hahaha…I can totally imagine the look on the barista’s face when you went to order your coffee. I bet you rock a mean Aussie accent! Either way, I’m loving this recipe…it might be warm down there, but we are covered in snow up here, so I need lots of hot beverages right now. Can’t wait to give this one a shot!
Haha, I actually have a French accent…not really.
Hope you do try it and it turns out much more visually appealing!
Dare I ask what makes it “visually unfortunate”?
Almond milk photographs terribly!
Gingerbread lattes are my favorite seasonal drink! Can’t wait to try this, I just so happen to have all the necessary ingredients in my dorm!
OH wow! Hope you make your dorm mates jealous!
Im kind of obsessed with gingerbread right now! And pralines latte? Why haven’t I tried this before?
Please try it and if it’s not poisonous, I shall try it too. 😉
About to go to Starbs to get a Pralines and Cream latte. Will update on whether my barista has the same facial issue.
Also, visually unfortunate is my new favourite phrase.
Please do. Maybe she just didn’t like latte toned sexy Australians
Milky Way! I already told you it was my favourite candy bar growing up but didn’t make the request for a recreation back then so there you go! Such a great idea for a recipe series. I’ll possibly be throwing requests at you all the time bow – you’ve been warned!
The Gingerbread Latte brings back warm and fuzzy memories of a certain day – because I only ever let Starbucks rob me off money for that – when I ordered it. I’m not sure I’ll try nutmeg in my coffee again, though. I did when I meant to prepare a pumpkin spice latte at home and … no.
I love milky way! I actually have a thickshake recipe for it!
remember that time i told you i was going on gingerbread overload? well this just solved so many of my problems! oh maaaaaan now i can make this in the comfort of my own home 🙂 because i’m lazy and whether it’s work or the gym there’s no way i’m going out of my route to search for coffee shops. it looks warm and comforting and makes me wish i had a fireplace. maybe i’ll just turn on my gas stove and sit near the oven. i think it’s visually arousing so BOOM. bring on the gingerbread and snickers.
Dude you need to….and make one for me (this makes two servings ;))
I hope you enjoy my Thursday post 😉
At least your’s is visually fortunate 🙂 No molasses? All the spices sound incredible. I always put cinnamon in my coffee at Starbucks– but can’t have dairy milk, so I never try the seasonal ones (I wouldn’t want all the sugar anyway!). I love making drinks like this at home– and I was actually thinking just yesterday I should try a gingerbread latte! Problem is… you know– Malaysia– can’t always get Almond Milk! I was actually super impressed when I moved here to find it at all. And now, it’s gotten a bit better.
You need to post more about your trip!
Michelle! If I was in Malaysia longer I would have demanded a blogger meet up!
I tried molasses and it sunk lol! I saw Almond Milk for like $20 Riggit! Have you tried iherb? I often order from them!
Damn, this sounds awesome! I don’t normally go for the seasonal drinks, but this sounds nice and subtle. I might even drizzle a teeny bit of molasses on top!
YES! Do it! I tried but it sunk (but then again, I tried half the jar lol!)
Mmmm starbucks. I love it! No funky sweeteners and it looks just as good(: I was wondering, did you ever announce the giveaway winners for the sugar free chocolates?
Thanks Carly! And yep, they have been emailed and have received their prizes!