Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte
Paleo, dairy free, and vegan, this wonderfully warming beverage is made with real pumpkin, almond milk, dates, coffee, and spice! This recipe is an absolute winner!
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh coffee decaf or regular
- 1 cup almond milk see notes
- 2 medjool dates pitted
- 2 tbsp pumpkin or squash puree see notes
- 1/2 tsp vanilla powder (or extract) see notes
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients and place in a pot. Be sure to remove the pits from the dates.
- Place the pot on the stove and set to medium heat. Stirring occasionally, heat until hot. Be sure to stir enough to keep the almond milk from burning. It's best to let heat until there is a little steam to ensure it is hot, as it will cool down some in the blender.
- The pour ingredients in a blender and run to 20-30 seconds until well blended and frothy.
- Pour into a mug and serve.
Notes
Homemade almond milk and pumpkin or squash puree is the best for this recipe. Store bought is an option, but it will change the outcome. If you love pumpkin spice lattes, taking a little time to make the almond milk and puree will make a big difference.
Nut Milk
If you're limited on time, a quick way to make a cup of nut milk is to combine 1 cup of water with 1 tsp (or more if you like it creamier) of almond butter or cashew butter. Blend well until thoroughly combined. Puree
Homemade puree from red kuri squash provides the best flavor. (pie pumpkins work too but aren't as rich) To roast, preheat the oven to 400. Cut a red kuri squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place in a glass baking dish and add about 1/2 cup of water. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until you can pierce the skin with a fork. Let cool, peel off the skin, and place in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Freeze in small batches. Thaw a batch in the refrigerator prior to use. Vanilla Powder
Vanilla powder can be found online or in stores. Cook's vanilla powder was used for this recipe.
If you're limited on time, a quick way to make a cup of nut milk is to combine 1 cup of water with 1 tsp (or more if you like it creamier) of almond butter or cashew butter. Blend well until thoroughly combined. Puree
Homemade puree from red kuri squash provides the best flavor. (pie pumpkins work too but aren't as rich) To roast, preheat the oven to 400. Cut a red kuri squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place in a glass baking dish and add about 1/2 cup of water. Bake for 45-60 minutes, until you can pierce the skin with a fork. Let cool, peel off the skin, and place in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Freeze in small batches. Thaw a batch in the refrigerator prior to use. Vanilla Powder
Vanilla powder can be found online or in stores. Cook's vanilla powder was used for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 5gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 4743IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 1mg
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