Gingerbread Iced Latte with Vanilla Kefir Cold Foam (Homemade Gingerbread Syrup)

There’s something magical about that first gingerbread drink of the season—warm spices, cozy aromas, and the perfect balance of sweetness to ease you into the holidays. This Gingerbread Iced Latte has quickly become one of my most-requested recipes, and for good reason: it’s easy, tastes like a festive coffee shop treat, and the homemade syrup makes your whole kitchen smell unreal.

And the best part? The vanilla kefir cold foam. It’s creamy, lightly tangy, and adds a probiotic boost that makes your morning latte feel extra nourishing without weighing you down.

Don’t forget the cute gingerbread cup!!

Why You’ll Love It

• Homemade gingerbread syrup that’s naturally sweetened and lasts up to two weeks.

• Better-than-coffee-shop flavor with warm notes of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

• Extra creamy cold foam thanks to Lifeway kefir + heavy cream for the dreamiest texture.

• Adjustable sweetness — you control how gingery or cozy you want it.

• A festive drink that feels special but takes just minutes to make.

Gingerbread Syrup

Simmer ingredients 10–15 minutes. Store for up to two weeks in a sealed glass jar.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup brown monkfruit sweetener

• 1/2 cup classic monkfruit sweetener

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon ground ginger or 3 frozen ginger cubes

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients except vanilla to a small pot.

2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla, and let cool.

4. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate.

Gingerbread Iced Latte

Ingredients:

• 1–3 tbsp homemade gingerbread syrup

• 2 shots espresso

• Ice (fill the cup!)

• 1/2 cup milk of choice

• top with vanilla cold foam, recipe below!

Vanilla Kefir Cold Foam

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Lifeway kefir

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Froth the kefir, heavy cream, and vanilla until thick and foamy.

Assemble the Latte

1. Add gingerbread syrup to a tall glass.

2. Pour in espresso and give it a quick stir.

3. Fill the glass with ice, then pour in your milk.

4. Spoon the vanilla kefir cold foam over the top.

5. Sip and feel festive.

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Gingerbread Iced Latte with Vanilla Kefir Cold Foam (Homemade Gingerbread Syrup)

This Gingerbread Iced Latte is made with a cozy homemade gingerbread syrup, bold espresso, and a creamy vanilla kefir cold foam for the perfect festive coffee at home. It’s lightly sweet, packed with warm holiday spices, and easy to customize to your taste. Perfect for a quick, cozy, better-than-coffee-shop drink.

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Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup brown monkfruit sweetener
• 1/2 cup classic monkfruit sweetener
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Gingerbread Iced Latte

• 1-3 tbsp homemade gingerbread syrup
• 2 shots espresso
• lots of ice!!
• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• top with vanilla kefir cold foam

Vanilla Kefir Cold Foam

• 3 tbsp Lifeway Kefir
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients except vanilla to a small pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla, and let cool.Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate.

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