Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte

by Saving Dinner | Oct 26, 2018 | Recipe

Fall is in full swing and we’re not above loving that infamous “basic” beverage that explodes EVERYWHERE this time of year: the sweet and spiced PSL (aka: Pumpkin Spice Latte).

Since the Starbuck’s version, that must be credited for bringing this drink such fame, is sooo full of sugar and other mysterious-not-good-for-your-poor-body ingredients we decided to take matters into our own hands and make a version with real ingredients that’s also WAY LESS sugar and even Paleo-friendly!!

(Makes 3 to 4 servings pending on mug size 😉 and it’s maybe a little too easy to consume all on your own if you’re not careful)

If you’re feeling especially wild, trying making our Paleo Coconut Whipped Cream for a topping – you can find that recipe HERE.

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Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte

Course

Drinks

Cuisine

Paleo

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened cashew OR almond milk (I typically use cashew it tends to be the creamiest)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon honey and/or pure maple syrup I like using just a little of both
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grass fed butter substitute with more coconut oil or coconut butter for vegan option
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 1/2 cups hot strongly brewed coffee
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 dashes ground cardamom
• 1 dash ground ginger
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 1 dash ground nutmeg

Course Drinks Cuisine Paleo Servings servings Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened cashew OR almond milk (I typically use cashew it tends to be the creamiest) 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon honey and/or pure maple syrup I like using just a little of both 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon grass fed butter substitute with more coconut oil or coconut butter for vegan option 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 1/2 cups hot strongly brewed coffee 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 dashes ground cardamom 1 dash ground ginger 1 dash ground cloves 1 dash ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Heat cashew (or almond) milk in a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Be careful not to boil the milk, and once it's become hot, remove it from heat.
2. Add all ingredients, including heated milk, to a blender. Blend for several seconds or until fully combined. A bit of froth should've formed after the mixture settles.
3. Give it a quick taste test and adjust accordingly if you wish!

Recipe Notes

Add more spices if you fancy // if you want it creamier, then add a smidge more butter and/or coconut oil // and if you want it as sweet as Starbucks, instead of adding more honey or syrup, use Stevia to sweeten it to taste! A bit more maple syrup will do the trick too, BUT, it'll lessen its qualifiers as "Paleo" LOL - enjoy hot and with a sprinkling of cinnamon on top!