Here’s another goodie I found on Pinterest: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte!
I was so excited when I found this! I usually don’t hit up Starbucks too often but in the past week I’ve been 3 times, each time for the pumpkin spice latte. But those precious seasonal gems are not cheap coming in at around $3.75 for a tall (that’s small in S-bizzle lingo). Almost 4 dollars for a drink! It’s almost like drinking Kombucha everyday 🙂 (just giving my kombucha lovers crap).
Anyway, I love the pumpkin latte, but it definitely is a treat. By “treat” I mean drinking it every day could pack on a couple pounds while simultaneously slimming down the wallet . Two things I don’t want in my life. I love the Starbucks Peppermint Mochas too…but I’ll save those for Christmas time.
This recipe is so easy and (I’m assuming) much healthier for you than the Starbucks version.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Recipe found on Love Veggies and Yoga.
You can mix everything together by hand or throw it in a blender. I used my Bullet (that I use for smoothies) and it worked perfectly.
Next, I brewed some coffee in my Keurig. The original recipe suggests using strong coffee, so the stronger the better! I used decaf because it was the middle of the afternoon but I had the leftovers this morning with normal coffee and it was great!
Before pouring the pumpkin mixture into my coffee, I warmed half of it up (so use half of the amount for 1 cup of coffee) in the microwave.
Finally, I just poured the pumpkin in with the coffee! So easy!
You can top it off with whipped cream too for a real treat! I, unfortunately, didn’t have any so I just sprinkled the top with cinnamon.
These turned out really good! It had the perfect amount of spiciness and was a great, cozy drink especially since it’s been cold and rainy here.
What’s your favorite holiday drink? Hot chocolate, Egg Nog, etc.?
Obviously I love the pumpkin, but I think peppermint mocha takes the cake for me. It’s amazing!
Oh this sounds amazing — and probably tastes better than the Starbucks version. I’m curious…can you just use a regular blender? I’m guessing yes but I wasn’t sure if there was an added advantage to having a bullet. You’ve also just reminded me that I’ve got to get back into Pinterest! Anyway, new reader here, enjoying the blog! 🙂
yay new reader!! 🙂 hope you enjoy it!
ya im sure a regular blender would be just fine..i just dont have one haha. the ingredients are pretty smooth so even just mixing with a hand mixer would work.
seriously, i need to get away from pinterest…it is addicting!!
Did you read my mind? I just stopped by Starbucks this morning for a Pumpkin Latte pickmeup, and I was thinking, “I bet I could figure this out myself.” I am so excited to try this out!
I love pumpkin spice lattes and have not had one this season yet. I love the gingerbread lattes for the winter. Thanks for the recipe.
This sounds INCREDIBLE. Can’t wait to try it!
I see you made my recipe. Glad you liked it! If you have a second, email me back when you get this comment 🙂
I totally agree about the Starbucks version slimming the wallet and widening the waistline. lol. I will make this and save my money for my beloved kombucha. 😉
Looks like you got Starbucks beat 😉
Yum! That looks amazing! I am a total hot chocolate person. I LOVE it, especially with marshmallows!
Your site is totally my food porn, ha ha ha! That looks amazing, I think I could easily tweak it paleo.
hah thanks! ya totally with coconut milk i bet it would be really good!