Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Pumpkin Latte

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
I remember my first taste of a Pumpkin Latte; I was in the cutest coffee shop in Vermont visiting my really fun aunt, Julie:) I also worked at a coffee shop when I was in high school, which is where my passion for baked goods came along. We always got to bring home the leftover cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, cookies...that were left from the day! Yikes!



1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a dash of each: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves)
4 TBS pumpkin
1 shot of espresso (or 1/4 cup strong coffee)
1 tsp pure vanilla
Sweetener to taste

Place ingredients in a large bowl (or I used a MAGIC BULLET blender, click HERE to find) and mix until smooth. Enjoy!

Starbucks (16 ounce) = 288 calories, 54 carbs, 0 fiber, 50g sugar!
"Healthified" Latte = 76 calories, 6 carbs, 2g fiber, 0 sugar:)
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26 comments:

  1. Mmmmm... just the perfect recipe for fall! Thanks Maria! -Nicole

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  2. What a great alternative to those high calorie pumpkin lattes that are now in season.

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  3. Can't wait to try this. Thank you for listing the nutrition facts. You rock!

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  4. I just made this and it was really terrific. 100% guilt free, tremendously tasty and I think every bit as good as Starbucks without the ridiculous pricetag. Thanks so much!!

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  5. Thanks Jenni! You totally made my morning;)))

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  6. Do you have a recipe for Spiced Chai?

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  7. Ok, stupid question... when you say 4 TBS of pumpkin... do you mean the actual pumpkin pulp? If so, are you pureeing the pulp? Thanks!

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  8. I don't believe there are stupid questions;)))

    I used canned pumpkin (my mother in law cans her own). But don't mistake this for the sweetened pie filling brands;)

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  9. Think it would be ok to use coconut milk?

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  10. Oh yes! Coconut milk would add great flavor!

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  11. Is it ok to heat either coconut milk or almond milk? You said not to use the pumpkin pie mix in the cans, do you just take pieces of pumpkin and grind in food processor? Thank you!! As you can tell from my questions I am new at this and adjusting to a new way of eating.

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  12. How did you get the calories and carbs to come out so low? Mine is saying 101 calories and 7 carbs.

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  13. Chai Latte: http://mariahealth.blogspot.com/2010/08/iced-chai-latte-and-homemade-almond.html

    Enjoy!

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  14. Hey Lisa-
    I just updated the stats:)

    I use Silk Almond Milk, which is 35 calories/cup. Is that the kind you used?

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  15. This sounds soooo good! Just need to pick up some pumpkin!

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  17. I use my mother-in-laws homemade canned pumpkin, but you can use this kind: http://astore.amazon.com/marisnutran05-20/detail/B0054ROIRK

    Happy Drinking!

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  18. How do you mix it? Do you just stir or do you use a blender?

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  19. Linda...all fixed:) I used a blender.:)

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    1. That is just cream whipped with a little stevia glycerite. :)

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  21. I just came to your blog looking for a vanilla latte recipe. I wonder if this would be good without the pumpkin and spice. Any ideas?

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    1. It's worth a try! Let me know how it turns out. :)

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  22. Made these today for my hubby and I and they were delicious! Every bit as good as a coffee shop. I will be making this again and again!

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  23. I made these today for lunch - delicious! I put a little cinnamon in mine because I love cinnamon and pumpkin. Maria - an other winner.
    Mimi

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