My pumpkin latte yesterday was great, but it was also $5. Umm…Starbucks is great, but come on. That’s when I say, “Buck off.” I knew I could figure this out on my own.
And I did! So here ya go.
Pumpkin Latte
Serves One (YOU!)
1/2 cup of brewed coffee
1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, hemp milk, almond milk, or skim milk (So. Many. OPTIONS!)
2 tbsp canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp sugar-free Hazelnut creamer (optional)
Combine milk, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and creamer in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until warm and smooth (about 1 minute).
Add coffee and stir; pour into a mug.
That was easy! Doesn’t taste exactly like the Bux version, but it’s definitely tasty in its own right. Plus, canned pumpkin is healthier than pumpkin-flavored syrup. And, oh, it doesn’t cost $5 a cup. It costs maybe $5 a week.
I made this for my post-run snack today! I ran 6 miles and it was the first run where I could actually see my breath. But it’s a gorgeous fall day, so I can’t complain. Besides, it was a perfect excuse to come home and whip up this toasty little drink. My daily cup of coffee is definitely getting a new look for fall!
Happy October!
Don’t forget, if you haven’t found your canned pumpkin yet, you can enter this week’s giveaway every day this week, which includes canned pumpkin and other healthy fall snacks! And please vote over at Divine Caroline if you haven’t yet!
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This is going on my ‘To Do List’ STAT.
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This is awesome. I have never understood how people could pay so much for their coffee all the time.
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Mmmm delicious! I have enjoyed my first (probably last) sugary expensive pumpkin spice latte of the season and am definitely going to have to start whipping them up at home!!
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