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Pumpkin spice latte is easy to make at home

It is pumpkin season and pumpkin spiced everything is here.
A quick online search for pumpkin spice latte will churn up many similar recipes.
This edited version is one from Adam and Joanne Gallagher at www.inspiredtaste.net.
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 Tbsp. pumpkin puree, or more to taste
1 to 3 Tbsp. sugar, depending on how sweet you like it
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice, plus more for serving
½ cup strong hot coffee
Whipped cream, for serving
Add milk, pumpkin puree and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until hot, but do not boil. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and coffee.
Divide the mixture between two mugs. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
TIPS
Milk: This tastes best with 2% or whole milk, but you can substitute skim milk or non-dairy milk such as soy, almond or coconut milk.
Sugar: This recipe calls for 1 to 3 tablespoons of sugar (to taste) but a sugar substitute can be used.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend: Find pumpkin pie spice at the store or make it at home. Mix the following spices in a spice jar: 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg and a pinch of ground cloves.
More Pumpkin Flavor: For a stronger pumpkin flavor increase the puree by 1 to 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition Facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates using 2% milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Nutrition Per Serving: Serving Size 1 drink / calories 171 / protein 9 g / carbohydrate 21 g / dietary fiber 1 g / total sugars 20 g / total fat 6 g / saturated fat 4 g / cholesterol 24 mg.

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