Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte!! Easy is best…and these are best! Why wait for Starbucks to bring this back every year when you can easily make your own at home!
October was a blur. I mean, THE ROYALS WON THE WORLD SERIES. Was that real life? Did that happen? The month flew by in a series of amazing games and family moments I’ll remember for the rest of my life…and suddenly…it’s almost Thanksgiving. Like, WHAT?! How? Well…it’s true. And that means it’s time for gingerbread to swoop in and replace pumpkin spice. Just like that. 
In the spirit of almost being in the holiday spirit…let’s cheers to these SLOW COOKER GINGERBREAD LATTES!! You heard me…SLOW COOKER! I’m so happy to be here empowering the lazy one recipe at a time!
This Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte recipe is holiday perfection.
We all need easy recipes in our life, and we certainly all need caffeine. so…Top it with a sweet little gingerbread cookie and you’re truly in business. 
I adapted this recipe from one of my serious favorites, Kitchen Treaty! Talk about beautiful! Kare puts PUMPKIN in hers…yum! Check out her recipe HERE. 
Enjoy enjoy enjoy!
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- pinch cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 3 1/2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
- whipped cream graham cracker crumbs, caramel sauce, and gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)
- Add all ingredients to a large slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 3 hours or until heated through. Monitor to make sure it doesn't boil.
- Turn slow cooker to warm setting and cook for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir again right before serving and taste.
- Dip rims of cups in caramel sauce and then in graham cracker crumbs to create the look above (optional). Top with fresh whipped cream and caramel syrup if desired. For extra fun, top with gingerbread cookies.
- Enjoy!
Kristina
Oh yes, just what I need in this festive time. These look delicious!Becky Hardin
Thank you so much Kristina!Erin @ The Almond Eater
I'm so ready for gingerbread everything--these sound delicious! Oh and I love that teal backdrop you used--so pretty!Becky Hardin
Thanks Erin!Nicole - Coking for Keeps
I think the city is still on a high! Just craziness. These lattes. Can't even handle their cuteness!Becky Hardin
I wish I could have experienced it IN Kc...but it was still awesome. So great for the city!! Thanks girl :)Katerina @ Diethood
Every time I see something about the Royals, I think of you, boo-boo!! haha :-D I think this is what needs to occupy my crockpot from today up until the end of Winter. Freakin gorgeous, delicious, amazing... I really want this, asap!Becky Hardin
Thank you lady! Means a lot. And you're such a supportive Royals friend :)Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is
Yes, just what I need! I've been slowly transitioning away from pumpkin spice everything to get into the holiday spirit and these are the perfect way to do it! Love using my slow cooker for creative things like this. Too cute, great photos!Becky Hardin
Thanks Michelle! Means a lot!Beth
A few things I need.. -the glass cups -the cute little coasters (!!!) -a buddy to drink this latte with!!Becky Hardin
Come over!!!!!!!tanya
Good thinking I'm lazy...this is right up alley! Seriously though this looks so delicious!Becky Hardin
Thank you Tanya!Melanie | Melanie Makes
Seriously amazing. A. MAZE. ING. I'm inviting myself over for a latte ASAP.Becky Hardin
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!Justine | Cooking and Beer
Good God woman, you need to start a blog dedicated to all things drink-related....and that gingerbread cookie garnish...can't even. <3Becky Hardin
Ha! Thank you friend. I've thought about it because they're my favorite thing to photograph. Thanks for the sweet words!Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
These are gorgeous!! I love the little guys on the side of the glass too. So festive and would be a hit at any get together this season!Becky Hardin
Thanks so much Erin!