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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.

Keto gingerbread latte in a clear mug on a white plate with some keto gingerbread cookies

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.

Spooning some keto whipped cream onto a sugar free gingerbread latte

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When I originally made these gingerbread lattes back in 2017, I just whisked ground spices into a hot nut milk and cream mixture.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!

A bottle of keto gingerbread syrup on a wooden table with holly and two low carb gingerbread men cookies

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:

  1. Using a brown sugar substitute like Swerve Brown will give the syrup a deeper color and a richer flavor reminiscent of real gingerbread.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

A gingerbread latte in a clear mug sits on a white plate with two keto gingerbread cookies.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Two gingerbread lattes on a wooden table, with gingerbread men and Christmas lights.

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5 from 6 votes
Two gingerbread lattes on a wooden table, with gingerbread men and Christmas lights.
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Keto Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

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.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Keyword: gingerbread latte, gingerbread syrup
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 135 kcal
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup
  • 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
Keto Gingerbread Lattes
  • 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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Instructions
Gingerbread Simple Syrup

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Store a glass jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 1 month. Shake gently before using.

Gingerbread Latte

  1. Gently warm the almond milk and cream together in a saucepan or in the microwave. Froth with a frother if you have one.

  2. 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.

  3. Top each with a few tablespoons of lightly sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Facts
Keto Gingerbread Latte
Amount Per Serving (1 latte)
Calories 135 Calories from Fat 105
% Daily Value*
Fat 11.7g18%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Protein 1.2g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. 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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    • I usually use the Pacific brand. But O Organics (at Safeway and Albertson’s stores…and Shaws and a few others) is a good one too.

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      • Awesome thank you!!! I’m writing it down. I buy the Silk, which doesn’t have a lot of the nasty stuff in it like Carrageenan, soy etc. I drink a lot of it, so would like to go organic with it.

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  13. I try to buy organic whenever I can, especially for my daughter. I would ONLY buy organic meats and dairy and follow the recommendation to avoid the “dirty dozen” of conventional produce.

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  24. Thank you for the sweepstakes’s opportunity! We buy as organic as we can and try to lessen any plastic use. I LOVE stevia. I’m eager to make all my facial products organic as well. Thanks for this delicious recipe!

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  25. Always have organic coconut oil, butter and cocoa powder on hand. We also buy organic grass-fed beef from a local rancher.

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  27. You are right. It’s getting easier and easier to buy organic. I’m buying more and more organic products both at my regular grocery store and at Costco. I like to buy organic fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat.

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  32. Let’s see…. Olivia’s Organics Baby Spinach seems to stay fresher longer than other brands and tastes great!
    Then there’s Plainville Organic Ground Turkey (I get it at Costco), And of course Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Yogurt. And Simply Organic dry spices… believe it or not the best price I’ve found for these is at Whole Foods!!
    Trader Joe’s carries lots of organic items now and always has great prices.

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  37. I buy the “dirty dozen” organic – spinach, celery, apples, bell peppers, and others, and anything with corn has to be organic.

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  38. CORE organic beverages are really great. They are made with organic stevia also so great for my keto lifestyle.

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  39. Organic Almond milk and organic almond butter. My local stores are getting better at offering more organic items, but I’m still limited.

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  45. I recently started buying organic grass fed beef. Such a difference! Don’t think I’ll ever go back to regular ground beef.

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  46. I try to buy organic according to the dirty dozen, if the prices are reasonable.
    Recipe question: “press on solids” what solids??? And what is the “creamer” reference?? just a little confused

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    • 5 stars
      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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  55. My favorite organic product is the coconut oil I used in my bulletproof coffee. I also use it in low carb baking (not that I’m always successful at that).

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  58. We use organic soap, shampoo, body wash, etc. Anything that touches our skin and typically all fruits and vegetables too!

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  68. For me, any kind of fruit! As long as it’s juicy and delicious 🙂 Veggies too, come to think of it. They don’t have to be juicy tho’ 😀

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  70. I like all things organic and buy as much organic as I can afford, like eggs, bread, almond milk, veggies of all kinds, peanut butter or other nut butters, cheese.
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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  72. I love Trader Joe’s organic yougurt, milk and eggs. I like organic fruits and vegetables. I love organic quinoa, and I must have organic meat!

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  84. I definitely use the most organic milk out of all the products I buy. But I also really like to buy most of my fruits and veggies either or organically or better yet organic and locally grown!

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  86. we have been eating organic for about 4 years. Initially it was very difficult to find organic food in the local grocery stores but now it is much easier even Aldi’s carries their organic brand. Many of the organic foods taste so much better. Have had to eat non organic while visiting and you can really tell a difference in the way you feel. I use to think organic eating was just a fad but now I am a true believer!

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  89. We try to buy organic fruits and vegetables when they are available. Also, meats we purchase are usually organic and free of GMO’s.

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  93. I like to pick up organic veggies and fruit when I can find them on sale at the grocery store. I also like to buy organic lettuce for salads each week.

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  104. We try to grow a lot of our own organic food, but one thing we haven’t ventured into that I really love is organic eggs!

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  112. Favorite organic products: produce, coffee, grains. I don’t buy many boxed/canned/jarred products, but some of my favorites of hose are Muir Glen tomatoes and Pacific broths.

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  114. There is a place near us that grows the MOST delicious organiz strawberries! I also like Barbara’s Chocolate Chip Snackables and Annie’s Organic Bunny Grahams and their White Cheddar Mac and Cheese.

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  118. 5 stars
    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.

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  120. 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!

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  121. 5 stars
    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!

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  124. 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.

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  129. 5 stars
    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.

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