I have been drinking pumpkin lattes like it is my job.
I know many people who wait anxiously for their favorite coffee shops to bring out the pumpkin flavored coffees and lattes in the fall. I was never a huge fan, since cinnamon is not my favorite flavor. I wait for the Peppermint Mocha during the holidays.
My brother in law mentioned a few weeks ago that he tried a pumpkin coffee at a very popular coffee chain. He said it was gross.
So I did some sleuthing and found out why.
America runs on coffee + Pumpkin Spice Syrup.
A syrup that has artificial flavors, preservatives and 34 grams of sugar! (in a medium coffee).
(I apologize if I just ruined your favorite morning beverage)
I like to think my pumpkin latte is just as delicious, and a whole lot healthier.
Pumpkin Latte
- prepare one shot of espresso or 2 oz of very strong coffee
- mix 1/3 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree
- heat milk/pumpkin and add to coffee
- stir in 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup
- garnish with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
I also use the frothing attachment on my espresso maker to steam my milk.
Its not a big deal if you don't have one, but they make a nice, inexpensive milk frother at IKEA.
The maple syrup in this is wonderful!
You may want to make a double.
Yum! We are totally making these post-race! Can you bring your pie spice bc I don't think I have it :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Wish I still had my capp machine! :/
ReplyDeleteYESSSS POST RACE PSL's!
ReplyDeletei'm actually going out now to try to find pumpkin puree...i don't have a milk frother but i do have a fork...I'm excited but scared at the same time.
ReplyDeleteSu, we used coffee today and it wasn't half bad.
ReplyDeleteClare, how was it?!