Even on semi-cool mornings during the fall, I wake up craving a Starbucks holiday drink.  The eggnog latte is my favorite, but I would also never turn down a pumpkin spice or gingerbread latte, nor a peppermint mocha.  Mmmm.

Unfortunately, the calories and cost of these drinks take a hefty toll on both the wallet and the waistline. So this season, I’ve decided to make my own versions at home.  This morning was my first attempt at a pumpkin spice latte, and if I do say so myself, it was GOOD.  It was also easy (no fancy equipment needed),  lower in calories & sugar, and made with real pumpkin, not a fake flavored syrup. Here’s how you can do it too.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

 

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Cook time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1 pinch Cinnamon
• 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Canned Pumpkin
• ½ cup 1% Milk
• ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 teaspoons Sugar
• 6-8 ounces hot brewed coffee

Instructions

1. Add the vanilla and the sugar to the hot coffee and stir to combine.
2. Whisk together the pumpkin, milk and spices until well-combined, then pour into the coffee and stir everything together.
3. Use an aerolatte milk frother to make the whole thing frothy, then enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1

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