Pumpkin Spice Latte
It is Pumpkin Spice Latte season again and this version is healthy, delicious and ready in minutes right in your own kitchen!
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 58kcal
Equipment
- Stove Top
- Espresso Machine
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1 Tablespoon sweetener of your choice
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ounces espresso or double strength coffee
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
Stove Top Version:
- Add the milk, sugar, pumpkin puree and sweetener to a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sweetener and pumpkin dissolve. Do not allow to boil!!
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla and espresso/coffee.
- Whisk to combine, then continue whisking until frothy.
- Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream/coconut cream and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice.
Espresso Machine Version:
- Place the sweetener in the bottom of a mug. Add the hot espresso/coffee and stir to dissolve the sweetener.
- Add the pumpkin puree and spices, stir to combine.
- Steam the milk and pour into the mug. Stir to thoroughly combine.
- Top with whipped cream/coconut whipped cream, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and serve.
Notes
- Whole30 – omit sweetener and use unsweetened almond milk or canned coconut milk.
- Paleo – use maple syrup as the sweetener and unsweetened almond milk or canned coconut milk.
- Keto – use Lakanto Golden or Swerve Brown sweetener and unsweetened almond milk or canned coconut milk.
- Whole or 2 % milk can also be used if dairy is not an issue.
- Sweetener options – brown sugar, maple syrup, honey
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2334IU | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg