Pumpkin Spice Latte

I love lattes.  Love, love, love them!  Okay I guess you get the picture.  My favorite flavoring is peppermint or mint depending on what the coffee-house has on stock.  During the fall, I love pumpkin spice lattes though.

Last week, I taught for a half of a school day, attended a funeral and then luncheon, walked over to the boys' school to pick them up in extreme humidity, and then spent time with family.  After all that, I needed a nap which I took.  Once I woke up, I picked up the boys to go visit with my mom and her friend.  I was still dragging so I went to Starbucks and discovered they had pumpkin spice lattes a few days earlier than normal.  I was so excited!!!

For the past few years, I've been attempting to recreate the latte at home but was unsuccessful.  If you don't succeed, keep trying.  This year I was finally successful.  Yeah!

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Once a Month Mom

Stars of the recipe:

• 3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree


• 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla creamer


• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon


• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg


• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger


• 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar


• 3 oz. milk


• 6 oz. strong coffee

Steps:

1. Blend all the ingredients except for the coffee.  (Blend until smooth.)


2. Microwave the blended ingredients for 1 minute.


3. Add the hot coffee.


4. Top with extra ground cinnamon or whipped cream (optional).


5. Enjoy!