Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Earlier this week I shared how to order a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks to save 354 calories and 26 grams of sugar. I also shared why I dare to drink it even though it contains horrible chemicals.

In an effort to provide yet another (healthier) option, I spent some time in the kitchen creating a delicious, homemade pumpkin spice latte, free of chemicals and excess sugar.

To maintain a balanced, healthy diet this should be considered a treat, not a daily beverage. But when you do indulge, it will definitely be worth it.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

(serves 2-3)

Ingredients:

2 cups vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)

2 tablespoons canned pumpkin

1-2 teaspoons coconut sugar (omit or adjust if you used sweetened almond milk)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice

2 cups coffee

Directions:

Combine milk, pumpkin, and coconut sugar  in a saucepan over medium heat.

Heat until steaming and whisk regularly.

Add vanilla extract and pumpkin spice, mixing well.

Transfer all ingredients to a blender and blend for 10 seconds. This will create a nice, creamy foam (feel free to skip this part if you’d like).

Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!

xo,

PS – you may also enjoy this sweet tooth smoothie and these Almond Beauty Bars!