Beverage

Cheapo DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

Lori Vachon
July 05, 2013
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It’s a fall tradition for me, splurging just a tiny bit every once in a while on a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. But paying $4.80 for a grande makes me cringe, REALLY cringe, when my normal splurge is a $1.39 medium decaf at a local coffee shop. So being frugal, I decided to take on the challenge and concoct my own PSL creation at home. I scoured the internet and found inspiration, but ended up creating my own great recipe that really does replicate the spendy version. This re

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1 cup milk (whatever your preference)
2 heaping T. canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 t. packed light brown sugar
1/2 t. pumpkin pie spice
2 t. vanilla extract
2 t. granulated sugar, or more to taste
1/2 & 1/2 to taste
brewed coffee
whipped cream
ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)
Brew your coffee to preference. In a glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and sugar. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, mixture...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
47

Sodium
35mg
1% DV

Fat
1g
1% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV
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