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Healthy Gingerbread Latte (Sugar and Dairy Free) - Full of Days
HEALTHY GINGERBREAD LATTE (Dairy-free & Sugar-Free) - Season 1: Episode 5Warm up during these chilly winter months with a fancy cup-o-joe! In today's episode, Kelsey shows you a simple recipe for a deliciously sweet, yet surprisingly healthy gingerbread latte. Snag the recipe here >> https://everydayfull.com/gingerbread-latte/
Posted by Full Of Days on Friday, February 2, 2018

Healthy Dairy Free Gingerbread Latte

Latte should be synonymous with delicious, not unhealthy…this recipe will prove that!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go…Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

You probably don’t need reminding, but ’tis the season for holiday-flavored lattes. I’ll be the first to admit that the announcement of Pumpkin Spice Latte season in late October leaves me craving those delicious (but unhealthy) beverages on the daily. But my tummy usually ends up…NOT so happy.

As you can see it’s chilly up here in the Idaho Panhandle! Snow is on the ground and the fire is blazing. As I snuggled up on the couch this morning, scrolling through my morning ~~blog fix~~ research, something delicious caught my eye…Wellness Mama’s gingerbread latte!

Skeptical it would satisfy my craving for the “real thing”, I gave it a whirl.

A few alterations of my own here and there and I was on to something. I even swapped the butter for more coconut oil (as I’m always looking for ways to get more into my diet). This was the perfect mid-morning treat. It’s dairy free (if that’s important to you), and refined sugar free to boot (with a sugar free option that is equally as delicious)!

I’m not going to fib and tell you it was better than the “real thing”, but it’s hard to match those artificial flavorings and preservatives!

If you sub the maple syrup with stevia, this recipe would fit nicely with our meal plan for restoring gut health and balancing hormones. For more information on our meal plan, click the image below.

I tease!

This recipe absolutely will keep me from dropping $5 dollars on a drink, and I’ll rest easy knowing I filled my belly with something sweet, delicious and good for me.

Gingerbread Latte

Warm up with this cozy drink on a chilly fall or winter day. This healthy latte will hit the spot and has coffee or non-coffee options.

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Course: Drinks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: serving

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Full of Days

Ingredients

10 oz. hot water or coffee
1 Tbs Dandy Blend if not using coffee
1 Tbs. Coconut Oil
1-2 tsp. Maple Syrup
1 Tbs. Collagen optional
1 tsp. Molasses
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
pinch Ground Ginger
pinch Nutmeg

Instructions

Bring water to boil in a teapot or saucepan on the stove, or brew coffee if using.
Add all ingredients, except nutmeg, to your blender (or use an immersion blender).
Blend well until coconut oil emulsifies and creates a nice foam (yum!). You’ll notice your “latte” going from a dark coffee color to a light tan. This is the magic of coconut oil and a blender!
Pour into your favorite mug (make it a large one, you did use 10 oz. of water/coffee) add a dash of nutmeg and enjoy every last, healthy drop!

Notes

For you coffee lovers, you can sub the water and Dandy Blend for 10 oz. hot coffee, the results will be equally delicious!
The original recipe calls for butter and coconut oil, but I chose to forego the butter and add extra coconut oil. Remembering how great healthy fats are, this is the perfect way to get more daily! But both are equally delicious and nutritious.
I also add Collagen Peptides, which comes from grass-fed protein and is full of amino acids (beneficial for hair, skin, nail, bone, cartilage and joint health). It’s also among the healthiest forms of powdered protein making it a great alternative to protein powders (which can be highly processed and damaged during the heating and processing).
Sub liquid stevia (vanilla creme is outta this world) instead of maple syrup for a sugar free option.
I’ve noticed when my water is boiling hot, the coconut oil doesn’t emulsify the same way, leaving a less appetizing beverage. Try letting your water cool slightly before blending it to avoid this problem.
Do use caution when using a blender with an airtight seal as hot beverages can cause the lid to blow off (never good!).

Nutrition

Additional Tips:

For you coffee lovers, you can sub the water and Dandy Blend for 10 oz. hot coffee, the results will be equally delicious!
The original recipe calls for butter and coconut oil, but I chose to forego the butter and add extra coconut oil. Remembering how great healthy fats are, this is the perfect way to get more daily! But both are equally delicious and nutritious.
I also add Collagen Peptides, which comes from grass-fed protein and is full of amino acids (beneficial for hair, skin, nail, bone, cartilage and joint health). It’s also among the healthiest forms of powdered protein making it a great alternative to protein powders (which can be highly processed and damaged during the heating and processing).
Sub liquid stevia (vanilla creme is outta this world) instead of maple syrup for a sugar free option.
I’ve noticed when my water is boiling hot, the coconut oil doesn’t emulsify the same way, leaving a less appetizing beverage. Try letting your water cool slightly before blending it to avoid this problem.
Do use caution when using a blender with an airtight seal as hot beverages can cause the lid to blow off (never good!).

Looking for more great Fall recipes?

If you’re on the hunt for new Fall favorites, be sure to check out the following recipes:

Dairy Free, Dandy Blend, Gingerbread Latte, Healthy Coffee, Healthy Latte, Iced Lattes, Sugar-Free

Kelsey Steffen

I am a wife, a mother of five, and forever a learner. My husband and I desire to live a life “Full of Days”. This means finding “fullness” in the everyday grind, which encompasses all areas of life including real food, cooking, health and wellness, time-management, homeschooling, etc., etc. I spend my days homeschooling our four older kiddos (and wrangling our youngest), cooking food the traditional way, and unabashedly doting over "The Hubs". I'm constantly refining it all while sharing with you...get to know us behind the scenes on Facebook and Instagram where we share our attempts at living life Full of Days.