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Superfood Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Katie WellsDec 16, 2015Updated: Jul 30, 2019
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A few weeks ago while sitting at a signal light, I noticed a sign in front of our local coffee shop advertising a gingerbread latte. I loved the idea, but figured that they probably used a syrup or processed sugar to achieve the flavor. So of course I wondered if I could create a healthy version with ingredients similar to my superfood vanilla latte.

I enlisted the help of my professional taste testers (aka- my kids) and after a little experimentation, we settled on a recipe that has hints of the gingerbread cookies my family used to make as a kid with added nutrients, protein, and healthy fats for a satisfying and delicious drink.

What Makes This Gingerbread Latte Better?

Instead of just coffee, milk, and a gingerbread flavored syrup, this version packs a lot of nutrition with the addition of these beneficial ingredients:

  • Collagen: Contains beneficial long-chain amino acids that are great for skin and hair and a good source of protein. The addition of collagen adds protein and creaminess to this recipe without changing the flavor.
  • Grass-fed butter: High in CLA, vitamin K2, butyrate and other beneficial substances, grass-fed butter is a nutrient powerhouse that also adds the familiar creaminess to this recipe. This and the collagen add protein and beneficial fats that make this latte satisfying and filling.
  • Coconut oil: A superfood with many benefits, coconut oil adds lauric acid and medium-chain triglycerides to this recipe as well as a slight sweetness and depth of flavor. Not a fan of coconut or allergic to it? Use extra butter instead or omit the coconut completely.
  • Molasses: One of the healthiest sweeteners available that is relatively low in sugar and high in b-vitamins, magnesium, calcium, copper, and one of the few non-animal sources of iron. Molasses may have benefits for blood health, digestion, menstrual health, and nutrient absorption.
  • Coffee or Dandy Blend: Coffee can have benefits on its own, but for those who prefer to avoid the caffeine or just don’t love coffee, Dandy Blend is an excellent substitute in this recipe. It is a gluten-free and sugar-free alternative that is naturally sweet and a great base for the gingerbread taste.
  • Raw honey: Another powerhouse natural sweeter with antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is even used as a burn salve by top hospitals for its healing abilities.
  • Cinnamon: A delicious spice with a long history of use for immune boosting, infection fighting, and soothing digestive troubles. Cinnamon completes the gingerbread flavor in this recipe and adds an immune boosting punch.

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Superfood Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Superfood Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Katie Wells
A nourishing warm latte with protein from collagen, beneficial fats from butter and coconut oil, sweetness and flavor from molasses and honey, and immune-boosting cinnamon. A delicious winter treat without the artificial ingredients.
4.82 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 latte
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brewed coffee or Dandy Blend (warm)
  • 1 tsp  collagen powder (optional)
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 1 tsp  coconut oil (or extra butter)
  • 1 tsp  blackstrap molasses
  • ½ tsp  honey
  • ½ tsp  cinnamon
  • ¼ inch fresh ginger (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until frothy, about 15 seconds. Do not use a Magic Bullet or closed in blender as the heat can cause it to crack.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices up or down and top with whipped heavy cream or coconut cream for an extra special treat!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 2.4gFat: 16.3gSaturated Fat: 11.8gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 7g
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (48 Comments)

  1. Jan Ramsey Brick

    December 18, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Mmmmmm. I’m a big tea drinker – I’m sipping on a cup of blueberry/ginger tea right now – but this latte sounds delicious. Anything with molasses and cinnamon has to be good!

    Thanks for figuring out this healthy version of a yummy treat.

    Reply
  2. Karen

    December 18, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    I’m trying to stay away from grains & caffeine but I noticed the Dandy Blend has 2 grains in it’s ingredients list. Is there some other substitute you would recommend?

    Reply
  3. Lisa Hawkins

    December 17, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Wouldn’t ‘extracts’ of barley and rye still contain gluten? :-/

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      December 18, 2015 at 4:13 PM

      I would suggest contacting the manufacturer to verify how they are able accomplish that, but it is possible to separate out components of foods while avoiding allergens. This is frequently done with milk.

      Reply
  4. Delilah

    December 17, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Perfect recipe! I love gingerbread lattes and now can incorporate molasses into yet another seasonal favorite. Your last post was also perfect timing as I hadn’t purchased any until this year and needed ideas of how to use the syrup. As usual, you are such a greathelp!

    Reply
  5. Hannah

    December 17, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Can you make it with espresso and steamed milk or dairy substitute or would it be better to just use a really long espresso shot?

    Reply
  6. Kristen

    December 17, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Could you offer a suggestion for how to best substitute the butter for those of us who are allergic to dairy? I have tried Earth Balance and it always seems to have a strange after taste.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      December 20, 2015 at 2:29 PM

      Have you tried Kerrygold butter? I think I’ve read where people with dairy sensitivities can usually tolerate that brand…

      Reply
    • Donna

      December 20, 2015 at 4:52 PM

      4 stars
      Use ghee instead. No dairy issues with it

      Reply
      • Hellen

        January 14, 2016 at 3:38 AM

        Ghee is clarified butter… So NOT dairy free…

        Reply
    • Erin

      December 21, 2015 at 11:21 AM

      Try cocoa butter in place of butter. It’s delicious and healthful!

      Reply
  7. ande

    December 16, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Hi! I am trying to find a post either on your blog or facebook you did a little while back. It was a toy on amazon. It was a hard plastic ball with a puzzle/maze inside. I want to purchase one, but now I can’t find it. Can you please help me?? Thank you in advance.

    Reply
    • Chris

      December 20, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      Perplexes Ball. There are many kinds including the new Death Star version!

      Reply
    • Michele conard

      December 20, 2015 at 1:32 PM

      I think you are looking for the perplexus

      Reply
    • Kate

      December 20, 2015 at 2:42 PM

      Was it a perplexity ball?

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 20, 2015 at 2:43 PM

        Oops..perplexis.

        Reply
  8. Wellness Mama

    December 16, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    I was attempting to mimic the taste of a familiar commercial latte, so while you are correct, it does taste like the gingerbread lattes you can buy in major coffee shops.

    Reply
    • Joan

      December 16, 2015 at 10:42 PM

      With that in mind, pumpkin spice lattes have no pumpkin…. Would it be any good with ginger? I don’t see how ginger and milk could work together in a warm, toasty beverage.

      Reply
  9. April

    December 16, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    This sounds so good! Have you made it with Dandy Blend? I’m not a coffee drinker so I wonder how the Dandy Blend tastes. I’ve had some other chicory based drinks but they were bitter.

    Reply
  10. Dan

    December 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Hold on… Where is the ginger in this gingerbread latte?

    Reply
    • Dianna

      December 20, 2015 at 3:48 PM

      my thoughts exactly! I’d use ground ginger instead of cinnamon

      Reply
    • Sandy

      January 4, 2016 at 7:17 AM

      I wondered the same thing! So I read the comments and her reply was that cinnamon gave the flavor of a commercial gingerbread latte. I have made it three times now, first as written, then with ginger, then with 1/4 t of each spice. I think,to me, the combination is most authentic. The ginger only has a bit of bite to it I didn’t enjoy. That’s my two cents! ?

      Reply
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