This Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Hot Chocolate recipe will leave you with an amazingly delicious holiday drink! There’s no coffee involved so your kids can enjoy it too plus it’s ready in less than 10 minutes!
Did you notice the holiday season started? No? So you haven’t bought a Starbucks drink in the festive red cup yet?
#psl is over for another year which means #gbsl announces the start of all things red, white and green.
And yes guys, #gbsl does mean Gingerbread Spice Latte and no, I don’t expect it to catch on.
Only I do a little bit but I would never admit it.
But after I went on a Pumpkin Spice Latte craze this fall (OK, maybe not so much a craze but I did have my fair share) I decided to hold back on the Christmas drinks.
Because I shouldn’t drink that much coffee as a nursing mom anyways. Plus it’s way more fun to recreate something at home!
And that’s how this Gingerbread Spiced Hot Chocolate was born.
Not only is it delicious but its also 100% coffee free which means even your little ones can enjoy it – no more mommy having all the fun to herself with seasonal drinks.
I was wondering about that one anyways. I always see moms walking around, stroller in one hand and Starbucks cup in the other. How do you do it?
I can barely manage getting the both of us dressed and ready to leave the house.
And being this top-stylish mom with huge sunglasses and a skinny #gbsl? No chance.
But then again I have to be realistic. I was never the uber-stylish one.
I tried, I tried hard. especially during my teenage years. But I eventually came to terms with the fact that I will always and forever look slightly awkward in trendy clothes.
And now? Mom-style all the way. I never loved simple white t-shirts and cardigans more than now.
And secret? I’m still wearing my maternity jeans. Not necessarily because they’re the only one fitting me but because they are SO comfortable!
That soft and stretchy band? Heaven for my c-section belly.
Now about this recipe – you might be hesitant with putting molasses in a chocolate drink. I was too! But believe you me, no getting an authentic gingerbread taste without those molasses!
There’s also some honey in there because no gingerbread recipe is truly complete without honey.
And it’s so simple – just whisk all ingredients together in a small pot, heat up, pour into a hip mason jar (OK, a normal cup will do as well – bonus points if it’s red!) and top with an insane amount of whipped cream.
Only don’t if you’re trying to actually fit back into your regular jeans.
I think it’s going to take me a while. Sigh.
Favorite Gingerbread Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 4 teaspoons gingerbread spice (if you don't have gingerbread spice mix readily available you can use a mix of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger)
- 1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dark molasses
- Whipped cream for topping optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small pot and bring to a simmer while whisking. Heat until the sugar has dissolved and serve hot topped with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition (this is an estimate)
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
this is gorgeous and festive. . love how you styled these photos!!
Nora
Thank you so much Alice!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen
I’m all over this #gbsl! errr #gbshc. I’ll help you make it a thing. Also, I love your photography – it’s so light and airy with vibrant colors.
Nora
Ha, yes! #gbsl/hc will take over the world 🙂 Thank you so much Sarah!
Danielle
I think this gingerbread spiced hot chocolate sounds better than a pumpkin spice latte! I love how quickly this comes together too, such a great idea. Pinning this to try later! Thanks for sharing, Nora 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
This looks totally amazing! The holiday drinks at Starbuchs are the hardest ones to resist — I had a praline something yesterday and it was SO good. I totally need to get into some more holiday baking!
Nora
Thank you Ashley! Yes it’s sooo true – I’m glad my next Starbucks is quite a drive away so I’m not tempted too often 😀
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
Well that might be the prettiest cup of hot chocolate I’ve ever seen Nora! I love that you did gingerbread spiced version, sounds amazing. And Christmas is in full swing at coffee shops. I went to Peet’s Coffee on Monday to meet a friend. Christmas coffee cups were out strong, and they were playing Christmas music. It was November 3! Oh well, luckily I loooove Christmas. And can’t wait to try this gorgeous hot cocoa.
Just added you to my reader! Looking forward to seeing what you cook up next, and becoming internet friends : )
Did you just have a baby? I’ll have to do a little research on your blog and find out! If so, congrats momma!
Nora
Awww thank you Natalie! I love Christmas too, but I always try not to get sick of it before it’s actually December 25th 🙂
Yes, my baby girl is almost 11 weeks now! And she’s napping right now (a very rare thing!) so I can catch up on some blog work without rocking a baby in my arms at the same time 😉
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
I’m usually the Swiss Miss hot chocolate type. I.e. pre made in a little pouch with marshmallows. But all the hot chocolate recipes I’ve been seeing on blogs lately has me thinking I’ll try it the authentic way! This looks delicious!! The molasses does scare me a bit, though. Is there a such think as extra dark molasses? Whatever it was, I accidentally bought the most potent type, and oh boy, I could smell that stuff for days after.
Nora
Yes you should try to make your own, it’s soooo much better 🙂 Honestly? I have no idea if there’s extra dark molasses, we just have one kind of molasses here in Switzerland. Just the normal stuff 🙂 There’s actually just a very small amount in the recipe compared to the amount of milk and you really can’t tell they’re there – it just gives the whole thing this authentic gingerbread taste 🙂