I have this deep love for Pumpkin spice latte's. Something about summer coming to a close and as I anticipate upcoming fall festivities, well it has me reaching for my favorite fall treat. But here's the deal this lovely drink at Starbucks has a ton of sugar in it. Like a whooping 49grams. Something this girl just cant handle. So when I found this recipe posted a couple weeks back on the Trim Healthy Mama group I knew I had to try my hand at it and spoil myself with one of these delightful drinks on a daily basis.
1c. pumpkin
2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar free caramel coffee syrup
2tsp. coconut oil
2tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1-2 tsp cinnamon
1/2c xylitol
pinch of salt
Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and add 1tsp vanilla. Poor into glass jar and refrigerate.
To make Latte- Use 3-4 T. Pumpkin Sauce , 2-3T Cream and fill the rest of your coffee cup with coffee. Stir really well. Top with whip cream and cinnamon.
*A note on sweeteners- I have chosen to use xylito, but you could use stevia, truvia or whatever sweetener you prefer.
Linking to Trim Healthy Tuesday.
Yum this sounds so good. I've been looking for alternatives to Starbucks - too much sugar, too much caffeine. I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteNot only is it better for you...it's also cheaper on the pocketbook. Two of my favorite things! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking at Trim Healthy Tuesday!
Stacy...found you through Trim Healthy Tuesday at Gwen's Nest and looking forward to making this, My husband loves pumpkin spice lattes so this sounds like a good alternative to Starbucks. Thank you for sharing. I host a link up on Mondays if you want to stop by and share this. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteMy apologies...I called you Stacy (because I just came from there) instead of Janene.
Deletethanks for stopping by Naomi!
DeleteHi, I'm going to Pin this. How long will this stay good in the fridge?
ReplyDeleteI don't really know. I drink it all with in a couple of days.
DeleteAny ideas on replacement for the sugar-free coffee syrup? I'm guessing it's Splenda sweetened
ReplyDeleteNo the syrup I got wasn't splenda sweetened. I fount it at bed, bath and beyond. You could also check target or look online for syrups.
DeleteWhat was the brand of sugar-free syrup that you used? I am having a hardtime finding it.
ReplyDeleteI found it at bed bath and beyond. The brand was skinny syrup.
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