Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Sweet and creamy with just the perfect balance of spices, this healthy pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin is just waiting to warm you on a crisp autumn day.
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw milk, or milk of choice
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated is best)
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch of unrefined salt
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepot over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally. If you are using raw milk you want to keep the temperature no higher than 110 F. Otherwise the health benefits will be depleted.
- In a small bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Once the milk had warm whisk in the pumpkin mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour into two mugs and top with whipped cream and caramel sauce if desired.
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Recipe by Nourishing Simplicity at https://nourishingsimplicity.org/pumpkin-pie-latte/