Copycat Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte

Like many a basic college student I am obsessed with Starbucks, but ever since I started eating healthy I haven’t had the luxury of drinking all the new sugary seasonal drinks that they come up with L

Today, I tried a recipe for a Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte (a basic favorite) and Annie and I are both hooked.  

I am planning to make a big batch and throw it in a pitcher for an easy pour and microwave option. 

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte

Yield: 1 latte

A copycat version of the Starbucks favorite. You can now drink it all year round for just a fraction of the cost and the calories!

1 c skim milk

1 tbsp pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling!)

1 + ½ tbsp sugar-free vanilla syrup (OR 2 packets Splenda + 1 tsp vanilla extract)

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

tiny pinch ground nutmeg

tiny pinch ground ginger

2 shots hot espresso OR 6 oz hot strong coffee

1.      In a small pot, combine the milk and pumpkin puree (and Splenda, if using). Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the milk begins to simmer. Whisk vigorously until frothy. Turn heat down to low, and add in the vanilla syrup (or vanilla extract), cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk until fully incorporated.

2.      Pour the espresso or coffee into a mug, and pour the milk mixture on top. Sip and enjoy!

Notes: For a vegan version, use your favorite non-dairy milk. (Try unsweetened almond milk to make it really skinny; it only has 30 calories per cup!)

You can also substitute regular sugar or a different sugar-free sweetener for the Splenda.

MACROS

Serving Size: 1 latte

Calories 89

Total Fat 0.3g

Total Carbohydrate 13.6 g

Protein 8.6 g

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--Taken from Amy’s Healthy Baking.com --

Give it a a try and tell me what you think! 

Catherine