Ingredients
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- Espresso: 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso or 1/2 cup of strong coffee
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- Milk: 1 cup (use whole, skim, almond, or any preferred dairy alternative)
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- Pumpkin Puree: 2 tablespoons
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- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1/2 teaspoon (a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
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- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
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- Sugar: 1 to 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)
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- Whipped Cream: Optional, for topping
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- Cinnamon Stick: Optional, for garnish
Instructions
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- Brew Your Coffee: Start by brewing one shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong coffee. Set aside.
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- Mix Pumpkin and Spices: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
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- Add Milk and Sugar: Pour in the milk and sugar. Stir well to combine and heat the mixture until it’s hot but not boiling. Avoid scalding the milk.
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- Blend in Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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- Froth the Milk: Use a milk frother to froth the milk mixture until it becomes creamy and foamy. If you don’t have a frother, you can whisk the mixture vigorously by hand or use an immersion blender.
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- Combine Coffee and Milk: Pour the hot espresso (or strong coffee) into a mug. Slowly add the frothy milk mixture on top, holding back the foam with a spoon to pour the liquid first, then spoon the foam over.
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- Garnish and Serve: Top your latte with a generous swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 300 per serving
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g