Description
A cozy, indulgent hug in a cup with warm spices, sweet molasses, and freshly brewed coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (any kind — whole, 2%, oat, almond, or soy)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (about 2 shots)
- 1 tablespoon molasses (unsulphured preferred)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Crushed gingerbread cookie (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm your mug with hot water and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully blended and hot.
- While the milk mixture heats, brew your coffee or espresso.
- Pour the coffee into your warmed mug, then slowly add the spiced milk mixture.
- Optional: Froth the milk before pouring for a layered latte effect.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or crushed gingerbread cookie.
- Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
Notes
Avoid boiling the milk — overheating can cause a ‘cooked’ flavor and less foam stability. Use unsulphured molasses for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 7.9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg