Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Latte

Name: Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup chai concentrate; 1/4 cup barista blend oat milk (barista blend); 1/4 cup barista blend oat milk; 2 Tablespoons Gingerbread Syrup; 1 dash of pumpkin pie spice as topping

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Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Chai Recipe

I am SUCH a big fan of making copycat drinks at home. It saves money, time (yes, even with a drive-through option), and homemade drinks can be made with better-for-you ingredients! This Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte is creamy, perfectly sweet, dairy-free, and tastes just like the real deal! Here’s why you’ll love it:

Festive Holiday Flavors – The gingerbread syrup is packed with aromatic, warm spices that transport you instantly to the holiday season. You’ll be dreaming of baking and family gatherings with your first sip, I promise.
Starbucks Copycat – I love enjoying a Starbucks holiday drink. They make some of the best flavor combos with their seasonal drink menu so I’ve played off their tasty drink to create one you can easily make at home.
Save Time + Money – Stay home, or skip the stop on your way to work and make this easy treat at home for less money. Your calendar and wallet will thank you!
Dairy-Free – The recipe is made with oat milk which is so creamy and delicious you’d never know the iced Gingerbread Oat milk chai tea latte didn’t have milk in it.
8 Minutes Total to Make – The gingerbread syrup takes just 3-5 minutes to make, and the cold foam is ready in less than 2. That’s definitely quicker than the line at a coffee shop!

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Iced chai oat milk latte in a glass with gingerbread cold foam.

Ingredients in an Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Latte

Gingerbread Syrup

Maple Syrup – The maple syrup is the base of the syrup. It has a deep flavor that pairs well with the warm spices and gives a little of the molasses flavor that is typically in gingerbread. You can also make a simple syrup by dissolving 1/2 cup sugar into 1/2 water over medium heat before adding the spices.
Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Allspice, Ground Nutmeg, and Ground Cloves – The combination of these spices in the right ratio is what that quintessential gingerbread flavor is ALL ABOUT! It truly makes this syrup next level so your gingerbread latte will be, too. I’ll be making this syrup all winter long.

Latte

Chai Concentrate – Chai concentrate is a store-bought carton of ready-to-drink chai tea. You can purchase it sweetened or unsweetened, whichever you prefer. I have found that when making a tea latte and adding milk to chai, you really need the concentrate which has a much stronger flavor of all those chai spices than a brewed tea bag.
Oatmilk – The barista blend or barista style of oat milk is the best type to use for drinks like these. It’s thicker and creamier than regular oat milk so the drink is much more like something you would get at a coffee shop.

Gingerbread Cold Foam

Oatmilk – You will want to use barista style, or barista blend oat milk for the cold foam. The thick consistency froths into a foam much better than thinner oat milk and you’ll love the taste.
Gingerbread Syrup
Pumpkin Pie Spice (Optional) – Starbucks sprinkles the top of the drink with a dash of pumpkin pie spice. Feel free to leave it off if you prefer!

Ingredients for Iced Gingerbread Oat milk Chai recipe.

How to Make an Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte

This easy Starbucks copycat non-dairy latte is actually SO easy to make! All you’ll need is a small saucepan, a few simple ingredients, and 8 minutes. Here’s how to make an Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte:

In a small saucepan, add all of the ingredients for the gingerbread syrup, whisk, and bring to a low boil.
Once all the spices are dissolved into the syrup, set it aside to cool
Add the chai concentrate to a large glass of ice and top with the oat milk.
In a separate glass, use a milk frother to froth the oat milk and Gingerbread syrup until thick and fluffy.
Gently pour the gingerbread cold foam on top of your drink, add a dash of pumpkin pie spice to the top, and serve!

Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai being stirred in a glass.

FAQs

Does chai have caffeine in it?

Yes, chai tea concentrate is made with black tea. It has about half the amount of milligrams of caffeine as the same amount of coffee does.

Why use oat milk and not another plant-based milk?

Oat milk is creamy, mild in flavor, and brands have started making specialized barista blend styles that work so well in drinks like this. You can always use a different plant-based milk option but look for one that is thick and creamy like soy milk or coconut milk.

Can I make it with dairy?

Of course! Simply swap the oat milk with equal parts dairy. Higher-fat milk, like whole or heavy cream, would work best for making the cold foam.

Can I use the gingerbread syrup in other drinks?

Yes! I’ll be adding it to my coffee all winter long. Try it in my Everyday Vanilla Latte Recipe, stirred into hot cocoa, or drizzled over your overnight oats, too!

How to Store Gingerbread Syrup

The Gingerbread Syrup recipe makes about 1/2 cup of syrup or enough for about 4 drinks. Store it in the fridge in a mason jar or airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You could even double the recipe and make Gingerbread drinks for the next couple of weeks in just a few minutes.

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