The pumpkin spice latte has become a staple fall drink for many, as essential as warm mittens and knitted scarves. For this DIY latte, inspired by Starbucks’ popular drink, I used real pumpkin puree for a fresh taste.

Yield: 1 latte

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• water

• coffee

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree

• 1/3 cup milk

• a dash of pumpkin pie spice

Directions

1. In a tea kettle, bring water to a boil and make a cup of drip coffee in a tall glass.
2. Measure 1/3 cup of milk, then heat up in a small saucepan or a microwave.
3. Add pumpkin puree to the heated milk and stir.
4. Add the heated milk and pumpkin mixture to the coffee and top with pumpkin pie spice.

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Nutrition Facts

• One Serving: 97g
• Calories: 46
• Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 7mg
• Sodium: 39mg
• Potassium: 78mg
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 4g
• Protein: 3g

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Christina Saschin can be reached at [email protected] or @Stina127 on Twitter.