Description
Slow Cooker Gingerbread Lattes
Ingredients
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6 cups whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
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1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
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3 cups strong brewed coffee
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1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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2 tsp vanilla extract (add at the end)
Optional for serving: whipped cream, caramel drizzle, crushed gingerbread cookies, cinnamon or nutmeg dusting.
Instructions
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Brew coffee. Make 3 cups of strong coffee.
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Combine. In slow cooker, add milk, coffee, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir well.
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Cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally. Do not use HIGH.
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Finish. Stir in vanilla extract just before serving.
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Serve. Ladle into mugs, top with whipped cream and festive garnishes.
Notes
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Bourbon-Spiked: Add 1.5 oz bourbon or spiced rum to each mug.
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White Chocolate: Stir in 1/2 cup white chocolate chips while cooking.
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Chai Twist: Add 2 black tea bags for last 30 minutes; remove before serving.
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Dairy-Free: Use oat milk or coconut milk + dairy-free whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 calories per serving
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g