Welcome September!

For those who to want save money and avoid expensive coffee shops. This is not only cheaper, but we think it tastes much better!

Pumpkin Spice Latte

(For two!)

Ingredients:

1 level tablespoon pumpkin puree  

1 cup milk (whole if you dare, or coconut milk!)  

1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed and leveled)  *or coconut sugar *or honey or pure maple syrup to taste

1/4 tsp cinnamon  

1/8 tsp nutmeg (+ a pinch for dusting later)  

1/8 tsp ground cloves  

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract  

2 cups strong coffee (You can also use a shot or two of espresso instead of coffee.)  

4 tablespoons of your favorite creamer (or, better yet, heavy whipping cream!)  

4 to 8 teaspoons of granulated sugar (or commensurate sweetener, as above)  

Whipped cream

Directions:

Begin brewing coffee. 

 

In a blender puree the milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour into a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the milk is warm and begins to froth slightly. (About 4-5 minutes.) Remove from heat.

For each serving: Pour 1/2 cup of the pumpkin mixture into your coffee mug. Add 2 generous tablespoons of creamer. Heat in the microwave or on stovetop till hot but not volcanic, then add 1 cup of brewed coffee. Add 2 to 4 teaspoons of sugar or sweetener of your choice (depending on how sweet you like your drink; I add about 3 tsps.) Top off with a touch more ‘pumpkin milk’ if needed to fill cup, then top with whipped cream and sprinkle with just a dash of nutmeg.

Serve immediately. Enjoy! It's autumn for such a short time -- get a jump on it and enjoy it as long as possible!