Recipe: All Natural Pumpkin Spice Latte

The weather is cooling down, the trees are changing to reds and golds, and I have a craving for comfort food! Today's recipe will be the first in a series of guilt free, clean versions of some of my favorite fall treats.

Nothing says fall like a hot, delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte! Unfortunately, the popular Starbucks version is packed with yucky additives including artificial colors, tons of processed sugars, sulfites, and the list goes on. Fortunately, there is a healthy (ok, healthier!) way to satisfy your PSL craving this Autumn, and it is actually really easy to make! I found this delicious recipe on Mama Natural's Blog and tweaked it a little to share with you. The recipe below yields about 4 "Tall" sized drinks. Here's what you'll need:

Ingredients:
4 Cups of Almond Milk or milk of your choice
2 Cups of strongly brewed coffee or espresso
3/4 C Pumpkin Puree (I recommend using organic but it wasn't available in my area)
1/4C + 2Tbsp Real Organic Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Method:
First, combine the maple syrup and almond milk. Heat in a pot on the stove.
While your milk is heating, brew your coffee. I used twice the recommended amount of beans to get a nice strong coffee.
Pour the brewed coffee into a glass bowl and combine with vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree. Whisk the mixture until combined.
Next, add the milk and syrup to the bowl and continue to whisk. If you want a nice foamy mixture, whip with an immersion blender or in a traditional blender.
Pour out into mugs and enjoy! Serve topped with whipped cream :)

This will be the perfect treat for tonight's Homecoming Parade & football game. Go Bulldogs! :) I hope you enjoy this delicious latte recipe! Check back next Friday for another fall treat, fresh from the oven!

xo Allison

Edit:

I had a reader ask for nutrition facts on this recipe, so here they are! Yes, it is only 157 calories per serving if made exactly as above! Whipped cream not included :)