Ingredients for Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte:

• • 1 cup homemade almond milk
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Ingredients for Homemade Almond Milk:

• • 1 cup almonds, soaked in water for 4-6 hours and rinsed well
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • nut milk bag, or cheese cloth for straining

Instructions for Homemade Almond Milk:

• 1. Combine the drained almonds and 4 cups of filtered water in a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

• • Note: Soaking the almonds beforehand removes the enzyme inhibitors naturally contained in their skins. These enzyme inhibitors may cause digestive discomfort if consumed, which is why I recommend soaking the almonds first, then draining and rinsing well. You don’t want to use the soaking water in this recipe, as it will contain those toxins you just removed!
  • Makes 4 cups

Instructions for Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte:

• 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. (Or you can simply whisk the ingredients together in a pan over medium heat on the stove– use a whisk to combine well!)
  2. Adjust flavor to taste, and serve warm. A high-speed blender should keep the contents hot enough to serve immediately, but if you’re using a traditional blender, you may want to transfer the contents to a saucepan and warm over the stove top before serving.