This Keto Gingerbread Latte is a delicious and easy holiday drink. Make your own sugar-free gingerbread syrup, add some coffee and hot milk, and enjoy this low carb hot drink all winter long.
What’s your favorite hot drink for the chilly weather? I have to say that this updated Keto Gingerbread Latte just shot to the top of my list. It’s got everything I love in a hot drink: coffee, rich frothed milk, rich cream, and warm spices.
I am pretty sure I am going to have one of these in my hand in my hand all winter long. Especially since I created the most delectable sugar-free gingerbread syrup to make them with. Now I can whip up these keto lattes at a moment’s notice. Take that, Starbucks!
And if you happen to make a batch of my Keto Gingerbread Cookies, feel free to dunk them in! I found a wee tiny little gingerbread cut out in my stash of cookie cutters, and had fun making tiny gingerbread men to garnish the beverages. I couldn’t quite get them to stand upright – they wanted to go for a swim!
So if you’re as much of a gingerbread fiend as I am, read on and discover how to make these delicious keto gingerbread lattes at home.
Using keto gingerbread syrup
When I originally made these gingerbread lattes back in 2017, I just whisked ground spices into a hot nut milk and cream mixture. Although that’s an easy and tasty method, the ground spices can give the latte a gritty mouth feel. And sometimes you end up with a glop of spices at the bottom of the glass.
This time around, I decided to create a sugar-free gingerbread syrup. By steeping fresh ginger and whole spices in water, and then straining the mixture, you avoid the grittiness in your gingerbread lattes but you still get all the great flavor.
This gingerbread syrup is really a sugar free simple syrup, so it works in all sorts of other recipes. I plan to try it in some Keto Gingerbread Martinis soon!
How to make the gingerbread syrup
You will need:
- Brown sugar substitute
- BochaSweet or allulose
- Fresh ginger
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whole cloves
- Peppercorns
- Vanilla extract
Tips:
- Using a brown sugar substitute like Swerve Brown will give the syrup a deeper color and a richer flavor reminiscent of real gingerbread.
- The BochaSweet or allulose will help it become more syrupy and will keep the mixture from recrystallizing. You can also use xylitol if you prefer.
- Use whole spices and fresh ginger, and let the mixture simmer for at least 10 minutes to really release the flavors. Whole spices provide tons of flavor and allow you to strain the mixture to a clear liquid, with no residual grit. Be sure to slice the ginger thinly to allow more flavor to release.
- Once the mixture has cooled, strain everything through a fine mesh sieve. Be sure to press on the solids in the sieve to help them release as much flavor as possible into the syrup.
- Some of the sweetener may still settle out to the bottom of the syrup as it sits. That’s not really an issue, just be sure to shake up the syrup before you use it.
- The syrup can be stored in a glass jar or bottle in your fridge for up to a month, so you can keep it on hand for gingerbread lattes or martinis any time you crave one.
How to make keto gingerbread lattes
Now that you’ve got your sugar-free gingerbread syrup ready, these keto lattes come together so easily!
You will need:
- Espresso or strongly brewed coffee
- Unsweetened nut milk (or use hemp milk for nut-free)
- Heavy whipping cream (use coconut cream for dairy-free)
- Gingerbread syrup
- Whipped cream for the top (optional)
Tips:
- Adding some heavy cream (or coconut cream) to nut milk makes it richer and more satisfying, and it also allows it to froth better. Heavy cream on its own won’t froth well, and nut milk on its own is too thin.
- You will want to warm up your milk/cream combo. You can do this in a pan on the stove or in the microwave, and then you can use a whisk or a little frothing want.
- Better yet, use a milk frother that warms the milk and froths it at the same time – I have this one from Nespresso but there are less expensive versions from other brands. They are the best for your homemade cappuccinos and lattes.
- You can add the gingerbread syrup to taste. I found that to get enough sweetness and gingerbread flavor in my latte, I needed about 3 tablespoons of the syrup. It depends somewhat on how strong your coffee is.
- A dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon makes this keto gingerbread latte recipe rival your favorite coffee house drinks. So warm and comforting, and a special winter treat.
More keto hot beverages you might like:
- Keto Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
- Keto White Chocolate Mocha
- Keto Pumpkin Chai Latte
- Keto Mexican Hot Chocolate
- Keto Hot Buttered Rum
- Keto London Fog Latte

This Keto Gingerbread Latte is a delicious and easy holiday drink. Make your own sugar-free gingerbread syrup, add some coffee and hot milk, and enjoy this low carb hot drink all winter long.
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup Swerve Brown
- 1/2 cup BochaSweet (or allulose)
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 peppercorns
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened nut milk (use hemp milk for nut-free)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (use coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee)
- 6 to 8 tbsp gingerbread syrup
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional)
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sweeteners, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool in the pan. Stir in the vanilla extract and then strain the mixure through a fine-mesh sieve. You need to press on the solids to release as much of the liquid as possible.
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Store a glass jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 1 month. Shake gently before using.
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Gently warm the almond milk and cream together in a saucepan or in the microwave. Froth with a frother if you have one.
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Divide the espresso between two mugs and add 3 to 4 tbsp of syrup to each much. Divide the warm frothed milk between the mugs.
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Top each with a few tablespoons of lightly sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
Gingerbread Syrup Nutrition: Makes 4 to 5 servings.
For 4 servings (1/4 cup each): Calories: 18; Total fat: 0.02g; Carbohydrate: 0.67g; Total dietary fiber: 0.06g; Protein: 0.06g
Karen G. says
Oooh, can’t wait to try this! As you say, it is becoming easier and easier to purchase organic. The selections available now are amazing, but some produce can still be cost prohibitive. I do buy more organic than not these days. I buy Kalona Super Natural Organic whipping cream for my coffee and recipes. I use Organic Valley cream cheese and butter. Costco organic eggs. The Home Goods store is a great place to find organic products. I find various brands of organic tomato sauce (passata), in glass jars no less, that are perfect for Keto recipes, no sugars or extra junk added.
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Thank you for this fantastic recipe! I’ve been doing keto for 4 months and was really missing the Starbucks holiday drinks. Well not anymore! It’s delicious and it was worth spending the money on the Bocha sweet and a mini frother. Such a treat!
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Did you know that “in the raw” sweeteners have maltodextrin as a filler? Maltodextrin can impact blood sugars similar to real sugar. I had no clue thinking organic and in the raw meant it was less processed. I threw my bag out when I found out. Many don’t realize that about the in the raw brands. Monkfruit in the raw also has maltodextrin. I’m assuming you can sub the stevia with whatever sweetener you choose.
Susie Gastenveld says
I was craving a warm comforting drink today and remembered this post. Gingerbread Latte was simply delicious and so easy to make. Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Carol says
In Canada it is very hard to get low carb things like we used to do in TN, USA, and that makes me very sad. I have seen organic things in our province of Alberta, but they are a lot more expensive than regular. Also you need to be careful of “organic things”, as many companies get around the organic label because they add less additives or pesticides in keeping with government standards if “organic”, at least in Canada that is the case. I need to check labels more carefully.
Carolyn, I have been wanting to ask you: Do you take the photos of your food and recipes? Awesome job if that is the case. I have always enjoyed the photos on your site.
Blessings!
Carolyn says
Thanks. Yes I take all of my photos myself.
Kathy Cooke says
Very comforting on a cold morning! I made it with macadamia milk, the upper amount of ginger, vanilla creme liquid stevia rather than granulized with vanilla extract, 2 tsp instant coffee, and coconut milk rather than cream for non-dairy. Love it!
Diane Malcomson says
This sounds delicious. Can you provide exact measurements for making the syrup please?
Carolyn says
I’m sorry? The exact measurements are there, in the recipe.
Diane says
Well, now I feel really stupid. I was looking at the less specific directions farther up…
Carolyn says
No worries, I was confused by your comment, though. That’s just the helpful tips section.
Irene says
I don’t have Bochasweet and we can’t get Allulose in Canada so can I just use granulated swerve instead or is there a different substitute? I just love your recipes and cookbooks.
Carolyn says
You can get allulose on Amazon.ca https://www.amazon.ca/Allulose-Alternative-Substitute-Absolutely-Aftertaste/dp/B084GX97WC/ref=sr_1_144?keywords=monkfruit&qid=1587011705&sr=8-144 If you just use Swerve, your syrup will be thin and the sweetener will settle to the bottom. Not a huge issue as long as you shake it up before you use it.
Sheila says
If I use liquid Allulose, how much would I use for the syrup!
Carolyn says
No idea, I’ve never used it. How does it measure in comparison to sugar?
Allyson Zea says
Wow! This is right up my alley! I can’t wait to try it, thanks for the easy recipe!
Kristyn says
Looks like the perfect winter drink!! Love gingerbread flavors!
Melissa says
Delicious – I love gingerbread and knew I had to make this as soon a saw your recipe!
Pan says
This is delicious! I have the extra gingerbread syrup in my fridge and I’ve been slipping it into my coffee, hot cocoa, and sugar free pancake syrup.