Homemade spiced pumpkin latte
Recipe from greatist.com

Serves: 2
Time: 5 minutes

2 tbsp. canned pumpkin purée
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice (store-bought or homemade, see directions below)
2 cups milk (whole or 2%, or any unsweetened non-dairy milk)
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 shots espresso, or 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
Extra 2% milk (optional)

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, milk, syrup and vanilla extract. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to steam. Remove from heat and pour mixture into a blender. Cover, hold the lid on tightly, and blend for about 15 seconds or until frothy. Make the espresso or coffee.

If you’d like extra milk foam to top your latte, pour a few tablespoons of milk into a glass jar with a lid while the coffee is brewing. Tightly seal the lid, and shake for 30-60 seconds. Remove lid and place jar in microwave for 30 seconds. Divide the coffee and milk mixture between two mugs. Top with extra milk foam (if using) and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin pie spice
Adapted from greatist.com

Makes about 3½ tablespoons
Time: 2 minutes

2 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground allspice
½ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together with a fork and store in a clean spice jar with a lid.

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Sarah Bains