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    Home / Recipes / Keto Drinks

    Spiced Gingerbread Coffee Recipe

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Dec 2, 2021 8 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    Gingerbread coffee is a spiced coffee recipe that will fill you with holiday cheer! At only 1.5g net carbs per serving, each sip of the sweet gingerbread spice blend is guaranteed to put you in the spirit of the season.

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    Jump to:
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS
    • 🙋 FAQS
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    While decorating the Christmas tree this year, I wanted to sip on something a bit festive. Rather than reach for the hard liquor, I made a spiced gingerbread coffee recipe for one!

    This little treat has a nice sweetened blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

    I'll admit that I probably drink way too much coffee. Even though there are benefits like improved focus, caffeine really needs to be consumed in moderation.

    I've been trying to make the change over to tea, but it doesn't have the same impact. So, I keep returning to my favorite cup of joe. It's always been a treat I look forward to every morning. 

    I usually just mix in a bit of keto coffee creamer but, occasionally, I'll add in spices like cinnamon or ginger. However, adding gingerbread spice is the preferred blend for the holiday season!

    📋 Ingredients

    The ingredients are pretty simple - coffee, sweetener, and spices! Here's a bit more information about what I used, including any substitutions you can make.

    Sweeteners

    I used two different types of sweetener in this coffee - a liquid syrup and Sukrin gold. I found that the brown sugar substitute really mixes in well and gives it that deeper flavor, just like a traditional gingerbread cookie.

    Cream

    Every sweet coffee needs some type of cream. For mine, I used just a tiny amount of heavy cream and then topped it with whipped cream.

    If you are lactose intolerant or don't consume dairy products, use a little bit of canned coconut cream instead.

    Coffee

    Since this isn't a latte, you don't have to use espresso or strong coffee - but you certainly can if you want. I just used a cup of my favorite brewed coffee. You can also whip up a batch of keto bulletproof coffee!

    black coffee in glass mug

    Spices

    I used traditional gingerbread spices in my coffee - a combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

    Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

    spiced gingerbread coffee

    💭 Tips

    • Before you add the coffee, mix the sweeteners and spices together in the mug to help everything mix together better.
    • Have fun with the garnishes! Add a cinnamon stick, or sprinkle some sugar-free chocolate shavings.
    • If you are topping with whipped cream, only fill your mug ¾ of the way to prevent it from spilling over the sides.

    🔪 Instructions

    This is a very simple and straightforward recipe. All the steps are in the printable recipe card - but here are a few tips to help you out.

    Mix The Spices And Sweeteners

    I just mixed up a spice blend with some low-carb sweeteners. You don't have to do this in a separate bowl - mix them together right in your coffee cup.

    Pour Brewed Coffee

    Then, I brewed a single cup of Starbucks French Roast coffee in my K-Cup brewer right into my mug of spices and sweeteners.

    If you don't have a single-cup coffee maker, just pour some coffee from your carafe.

    Add Toppings To Gingerbread Coffee

    Finally, top it off with some keto whipped cream and cloves.

    As you can see in my pictures, I should have used a larger mug - topping off the coffee with whipped cream caused some dripping over the sides.

    It did kind of give the mug a cool striped candy cane type of look, though. However, no need to make a mess next time!

    spices sprinkled on top of whipped cream topped coffee

    🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS

    I enjoyed this low-carb spiced gingerbread coffee with a slice of gluten-free gingerbread. A great combination, right?

    You can also enjoy this flavored coffee with a traditional low-carb yule log recipe. Or just sip it alongside a buttered low-carb bagel!

    Why not pair it with some keto-friendly Christmas cookies as well? Sugar-free meringue cookies have less than 1g net carbs and melt in your mouth.

    🙋 FAQS

    Before we get to the printable recipe card just a little bit further below, here are some questions people often ask about how to make gingerbread coffee. If you don't see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.

    What is the best way to brew a single cup of coffee?

    Single brewer machines like the Black & Decker Brew' N Go that use regular ground coffee are much cheaper and eco-friendly than the K-Cup machine. They also allow much greater flexibility in the water amount used as well as the number of coffee grinds.

    I've got to make the switch!

    How can I change this recipe?

    For another fantastic spiced coffee recipe, try making ginger coffee by leaving the cinnamon out. Or, you can use a low-carb ginger syrup with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.

    What are the main spices in a gingerbread spice blend?

    Although ginger and cinnamon are the primary spices, a gingerbread spice blend often contains:

    • Allspice
    • Nutmeg
    • Cardamom
    • Cloves

    I've added a dash of cloves to the top, but feel free to add in one or more of the other spices too.

    serving with sweet bread

    As you make a gingerbread house or decorate your home for Christmas, this gingerbread coffee is the perfect addition to your festivities. It has all the classic aromas and spices of gingerbread, without the sugar and carbs.

    📚 Related Recipes

    If you enjoyed this hot gingerbread coffee, here are some low-carb desserts that you should try. All of them taste wonderful with the coffee.

    • Cranberry Walnut Cookies are always a hit during the holidays.
    • Raspberry Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies can be made easily with chia jam.
    • Ricotta Cheese Cookies are a low-carb take on an old Italian favorite.
    • Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms are a pretty addition to any cookie tray.
    • Keto Ginger Snaps also have a similar spice blend added.
    • Keto Scones with added orange flavoring and fresh cranberries are festive and delicious.

    What's your favorite holiday beverage? Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, wine, and hard liquor all seem to be popular choices.

    Don't forget to leave a comment letting us know how the drink turned out.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Spiced Gingerbread Coffee Recipe

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    4.8 from 5 votes
    Gingerbread coffee is a spiced coffee recipe that will fill you with holiday cheer! At only 1.5g net carbs per serving, each sip of the sweet gingerbread spice blend is guaranteed to put you in the spirit of the season.
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time2 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings 1
    Calories 108

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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ teaspoons Sukrin Gold Fiber Syrup or sweetener of choice
    • ½ teaspoon Sukrin Gold or sweetener of choice
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
    • whipped cream
    • dash ground cloves
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    Instructions

    • Mix together sweeteners, heavy cream, ginger, and cinnamon in large mug.
    • Add 1 cup hot brewed coffee.
    • Stir until spices have been blended into coffee.
    • Top with whipped cream and then sprinkle cloves on top

    Notes

    If the stated sweeteners are used, there's about 10.1g erythritol/fiber (from sweetener). However, any sweetener can be used, including pure monk fruit or stevia which will add no grams of carbs. Sweetener can be adjusted to taste, but on average, about 2 teaspoons sugar equivalence should be used.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 108 | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11.2g | Sodium: 17mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 1.5 g | % Carbs: 5.4 % | % Protein: 3.6 % | % Fat: 91 % | SmartPoints: 3
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    Note on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on November 15, 2019. Post updated on December 2, 2021, with additional recipe information and higher-quality images.

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    Comments

    1. Darlene

      December 26, 2020 at 9:45 am

      4 stars
      Thanks for the recipe. I made my bulletproof coffee and added the spices.
      Very nice to have on Boxing day morning.

      Reply
    2. Lynne

      February 28, 2020 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      I found this to be delicious with or without the sweetener. I especially love the smell of it.

      Reply
    3. Vicki Williams

      November 28, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      So there is 2 total tbs of sweetner? The first one said syrup didn’t understand !? Not sure what sweetner to use don’t have sukrin just swerve or monk fruit Golden.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 29, 2019 at 7:40 pm

        I'd use about 1.5 teaspoons Swerve and 1/2 monk fruit Golden.

        Reply
    4. Candis Lee Oliver

      October 07, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and it was pretty good! Next time I'm going to use 2tbsp cream.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 07, 2018 at 5:36 pm

        That will definitely make it creamier!

        Reply
    5. Emily Kemp

      July 27, 2018 at 5:12 am

      5 stars
      This is my kinda drink, sounds incredible!

      Reply
    6. Noel

      December 05, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Who doesn't love spiced coffees?! I'm always wondering about the hidden calories and carbs . thanks for a great option!

      Reply

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