Video Recipe: Healthier DIY Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Sip on something sweet and flavorful with a homemade and healthy pumpkin spice latte.

This version of the fall classic saves calories by cutting out sugar and fatty toppings — plus, it’s dairy free. You can whip up this drink in less than five minutes with a few basic ingredients.

Cooking time:5 minutes

Recipe serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 3 drops of liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice)
  • 8 ounces brewed coffee (or 1 to 2 shots of espresso)
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a cup or saucepan, mix together almond milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat on the stovetop or microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.
  2. Stir in vanilla, spices, and sweetener.
  3. Pour the heated milk into a mug, add coffee, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Enjoy!

Editor's Note: This video_recipe was originally published on , and was last reviewed on .

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