PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

Dear Pumpkin Spice lovers out there, call me crazy but I just found a way to make it! Why? Because I was bored out of my mind. Thanks to the snow days this weekend. ha ha ha After getting my workout done, finishing laundry and cleaning the house, I couldn’t stop thinking about a good cup of Pumpkin Spice Latte, but it’s way too cold outside to get out and drive, so started looking on-line. Found a few recipes, but they seem way too sweet or too much pumpkin spice, so I adjusted a few things and it turned out crazy good. It’s super easy and what a great way use the leftover pumpkin puree, which I used a lot in my Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothie and Pumpkin Panna Cotta. Sorry, Starbucks! but you’ll still have me back some other time, just not today.

Let’s cook some food! or shall I say let’s make some latte! Get ready when I said it’s easy, it really is guys.

This will make 2 servings so double up if you want to make more.

Start with making the pumpkin spice mix. In a small sauce pan or pot, medium heat, add milk (any kind, soy, almond, skim, regular milk, etc.) I used soy, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetener (sugar, Splenda, whatever you like), I used agave. For sweetener, I’d say start with a small amount, then you can add more if it’s not sweet enough. My sweet spot says 4 tablespoons of agave is perfect for us.

Whisk and bring it to a simmer.

Brew 8 oz. (1 cup) of good coffee. I just used my Keurig to brew 1 k-cup of Pike Place Roast from Starbucks.

Add the coffee to the pot. Stir to mix everything together.

To bring it to the next level, I made homemade whipped cream and put a dollop on top and sprinkled a little bit of pumpkin spice for the final touch.

Making whipped cream is easy. I used my handheld mixer and whip ½ cup of heavy whipping cream until soft peak. It took no time at all.

That’s it! You’re your own barista! I really hope you give this Pumpkin Spice Latte a try, the recipe card is below. Also, let me know how it goes, the comment box is below.

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

 

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Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

7 mins

 

Author: Mink

Recipe type: Latte

Cuisine: American

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup (8 oz.) of milk
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus a little more to sprinkle the top
• 3-4 tablespoons agave
• 1 cup (8 oz.) good brewed coffee
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. In a small sauce pan or pot, medium heat, add milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and sweetener (sugar, Splenda, whatever you like). For sweetener, start with a small amount, then you can add more if it's not sweet enough. Whisk and bring it to a simmer.
2. Brew 8 oz. of good coffee.
3. Add the coffee to the pot. Stir to mix everything together.
4. Use handheld mixer and whip heavy whipping cream until soft peak. Put a dollop on top of the latte and sprinkle a little bit of pumpkin pie spice for the final touch. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use any kind of sweetener like sugar, agave or Splenda, also any kind of milk like soy, almond, skim or regular milk.

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