Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Did you know that pumpkin is 94% water? One cup of pumpkin is under 50 calories and is packed with nutrients.  The highest concentration is Vitamin A coming in at 245% of your recommended daily intake. Vitamin A is great for supporting vision health, immunity as well. In that cup of pumpkin you'll also get 2 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Iron and several other minerals.

Enjoy real pumpkin with your coffee, spice and sweetness, and a milk option tailored to your taste, in this ultimate Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe. 

Recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte

Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1/2 to 1 cup of coffee or 1 to 2 shots of espresso.
• 1 to 2 cups of milk (dairy, coconut, almond or hemp milk)
• depending on how creamy you would like it
• 1 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, coconut sugar, or sweetener of choice
• 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (You can find this at the grocery store or make your own)
• up to 1 tablespoon of vanilla
• whip cream topping (dairy or coconut whip cream)

Pumpkin Pie Spice

• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• a pinch of ground cloves

Directions

• Add milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until hot, but do not boil.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and the coffee or blend ingredients in blender. 
• Top with whip cream. (optional)

Tips

• For an extra-decadent treat, top your latte with some homemade coconut whipped cream. 
• You can use any milk you like to make this recipe. 
• You can also use any sweetener you like, since you can taste this recipe as you go. If you use a granulated sweetener, like coconut sugar, you’ll just have to make sure the sugar crystals dissolve completely before serving. 
• If you like a little bit of kick you can add black pepper. 

Sources

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