I am well aware that some parts of the country are basically entering winter at this point. I am also well aware that most of us have had our fair share of Pumpkin-Spice-Everything this late into the season. But what’s the harm in a little bit more?
Since last week I have been rocking out to the new T.Swift album pretty consistently. Every time I hear this song I begin craving Starbucks. Why?! Because she has a line in the chorus that sounds like “Gotta love the Starbucks lovers…” At least that’s what I hear. {The actual lyric is “Got a long list of ex-lovers…”} Because of this subliminal messaging, I have yet to allow myself to pull into the Starbucks parking lot. I’m pretty positive there will be a ton of Taylor Swift fans constantly craving Starbucks Coffee for the next few weeks with no clue why… {Am I the only one who hears “Starbucks lovers” in this song? Maybe I need to start listening to Veggie Tales and start subliminally craving vegetables more often?}
Anyway - I’ve fought the urge to visit Starbucks and I’ve created my own healthy, clean, paleo take on the #PSL {that stands for pumpkin spice latte, mother.} Notice I said clean… because from what I’ve read online there is nothing clean nor healthy {never mind low fat} in the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- 3 TBSP of 100% Pumpkin Puree
- 2 TBSP of Heavy Coconut Cream
- 1 TSP of Pumpkin Pie Seasoning
- 5 drops of Liquid Stevia
- 1 cup of coffee
- In a skillet on Medium heat, blend your Pumpkin Puree, Coconut Cream, Pumpkin Pie Seasoning, and Stevia.
- Allow it to melt together, whisk/blend until it looks like a creamy, orange sauce.
- Brew your cup of coffee, leaving space for your "pumpkin cream."
- Pour the "Pumpkin Cream" into your cup of freshly brewed coffee. Stir together. Enjoy!
- {Feel free to adapt the amount of ingredients to your taste... Want it really sweet? Add more stevia! Not a huge fan of Pumpkin Puree? Cut it in half! This is a cup of coffee... so make it to your taste!}
The best part about this is that it is a cup of coffee… if you want it to be sweeter, add more stevia! Not a huge fan of pumpkin? {Well then you are probably reading the wrong recipe… may I recommend this one?} You can cut or double any of these ingredients to suit your taste buds.
Wondering where I find certain ingredients or why I am using weird things like heavy coconut cream? {Because it’s awesome, that’s why!} This has become my go-to coffee creamer replacement. I made my mom a cup of regular coffee with this heavy coconut cream and she said it was the best coffee she has ever had. Give it a shot! {FYI - it is only a couple of dollars in the store, and it goes a long way, depending on how you like your coffee.}
Fun ingredients you need to try in your coffee because they are clean and healthy:
Heavy Coconut Cream {cheaper in stores} // Liquid Stevia {cheaper in stores} // Pure Pumpkin Puree // Pumpkin Pie Spice {cheaper in stores} // Dark Magic Coffee
Want a really big hint at how to make your life so much easier but still have a warm coffee pumpkin beverage? While I love the fancy creaminess of this latte, THIS is what I do most mornings: Put a little Pumpkin Pie Spice in the bottom of your coffee mug. Brew your coffee like you normally do, add a bit of your regular sweetener and cream, then stir it until the spices blend in… it’s amazing and so oh so easy! You’re welcome.
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