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    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

    A dairy-free twist on the popular fall coffee blend- this vegan dairy-free pumpkin spice latte is easy to make at home and contains real pumpkin puree! Pumpkin spice blend can be made in advance, so you can enjoy a warm hug-in-a-mug all Autumn long. The sweetness of this recipe can be adjusted to your liking. This homemade dairy-free pumpkin spice latte is a perfect homage to fall weather- stay inside, put on your cozy socks and make this one today.

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    The weather has changed quite suddenly leaving us all with chilly nights and mornings; the kind that make me want to stay in bed and enjoy some me time (as if that's even a possibility...we have a two year old).

    Regardless, I try to mindfully set aside time each day for some form of relaxation. A cup tea, reading, stretching, writing (like I'm doing now), or something as simple as listening to the birds outside our window in the morning.

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    Homemade Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

    And of course, nothing beats a really good coffee or latte. What better way to welcome fall than with an uber trendy (yet equally satisfying) pumpkin spice latte.

    Making this wonderful fall beverage at home is super easy and will save you a few bucks as well. Moreover, this homemade PSL is dairy-free, gluten free, naturally sweetened, and doesn't contain any artificial flavorings or colours.

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    Keys to making a great Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Use quality espresso and brew it fresh - nothing tastes better than fresh brewed coffee.

    Source plain pumpkin puree so you can control the level of sweetness and spice. Pumpkin pie filling is not the same thing as pumpkin puree.

    Fresh grated nutmeg- this will really make your latte extra special and aromatic.

    Use unsweetened/plain almond milk- or your favourite dairy free milk of choice again so you can control the level of sweetness.

    Don't skip whip - use your favourite store bought variety, or try making coconut whip.

    Use homemade pumpkin pie spice- it's easy and inexpensive considering you probably already have the ingredients in your spice cupboard. My recipe is below.

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    Try Foam instead of whip

    If you prefer milk foam over whip, I absolutely love the Breville Milk Cafe Electric Frother for this task [thanks to Laura @ The First Mess for inspiring me to purchase one]. 

    It can be challenging to get a good foam from non-dairy milks. However, this appliance does an amazing job of making luscious, marshmallow-y foam from almond, oat, and cashew milk.  If you decide to invest in one, you can heat and foam the milk without the need of a saucepan as per step 4 below.

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    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte [vegan]

    A vegan-friendly twist on the traditional popular fall beverage. Pumpkin spice blend is easy to make at home, so you can enjoy a warm hug-in-a-mug all Autumn long! The sweetness can be adjusted to your liking. This recipe makes enough for two large mugs.

    Course Drink
    Keyword coffee, latte, pumpkin spice
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 138 kcal

    Ingredients

    For Pumpkin Spice blend:

    • 1 ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

    For the Lattes:

    • 2 oz approx ¼ cup fresh brewed espresso
    • 3 tablespoon plain pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup (adjust to your desired level of sweetness)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk or non dairy milk of choice

    Instructions

    1. To make the pumpkin spice blend, simply mix together all the spices and store in an airtight jar or container.

    2. Brew the espresso as per the directions on your particular espresso maker. In a small sauce pan, gently heat the pumpkin puree, the ½ teaspoon of pumpkin spice blend, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ¼ cup of the almond milk until warm. Remove from heat and stir in the brewed espresso.

    3. Portion the pumpkin/espresso mixture into two of your favourite mugs.
    4. In another small sauce pan, heat the remaining almond milk just until it starts steaming. If you prefer your latte with foam, you'll need to froth the milk now. Remove from heat and gently pour over the espresso/pumpkin mixture. Stir to combine.

    5. Top with your favorite non-dairy whip or foam. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh grated nutmeg.

    Nutrition Facts
    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte [vegan]
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 138 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 376mg16%
    Potassium 150mg4%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 14g16%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 3502IU70%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 432mg43%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an approximation of the nutrition offered in this recipe, and is created using a nutrition calculator. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your preferred calculator.
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    About Heidi Richter

    Heidi is the recipe developer, photographer and gardener behind The Simple Green. She fuels her passion for food, gardening and photography with plenty of matcha tea and sourdough bread.

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