Recipe · Espresso

Gingerbread Latte Smoothie

Name: Gingerbread Latte Smoothie
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1

A creamy, spiced smoothie that combines rich espresso with warming gingerbread flavors. This indulgent drink blends frozen banana, molasses, and holiday spices with perfectly extracted espresso for a dessert-like coffee experience that's both refreshing…

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

12 min

Serves

1

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Ingredients

18g coffee beansfinely ground

60ml waterfor espresso

240ml milksteamed or cold

Sweeteneroptional

Tips

<h2>Pro Tips</h2>
<ul><li>Temperature Control: Cool espresso quickly to prevent melting ice cream during blending</li><li>Banana Prep: Use very ripe bananas before freezing for maximum sweetness</li><li>Spice Balance: Adjust ginger for heat preference - start with less and add more</li><li>Texture: For thicker consistency, add more ice cream; for thinner, add cold milk</li><li>Make Ahead: Pre-portion frozen bananas and spice mix for quick preparation</li></ul>

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Method

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<h2>Brewing Instructions</h2>

2

<ol><li>Extract Espresso: Grind 18g of beans to fine consistency. Dose, distribute, and tamp evenly. Extract a double shot (36ml) in 25-30 seconds.</li><li>Cool Espresso: Pour hot espresso over ice cubes in a small bowl to rapidly cool. Remove ice once cooled.</li><li>Prepare Spice Mix: Combine ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.</li><li>Blend Smoothie: Add cooled espresso, frozen banana, milk, ice cream, molasses, spice mix, and vanilla to blender.</li><li>Blend: Process on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.</li><li>Serve: Pour into chilled glass, top with whipped cream, dust with cinnamon, and garnish with cinnamon stick.</li></ol>

Barista note: Taste before adjusting — a small change in grind, dose, ratio, or time usually makes the biggest difference.

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