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Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Duration:   1 mins

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A pumpkin spice latte from your typical coffee shop is loaded with high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, artificial flavors, and tons of excess calories. But if you’re anything like us, you’re tempted by the rich pumpkin beverage every season. No sweat! We’re here to show you how to make a healthy version of this coffee shop classic at home, with real ingredients and way less of that extra stuff you don’t need or want in your beverage. So follow along with this short video as we show you how to make your own pumpkin spice latte at home.

To make this healthy pumpkin spice latte all you need are a few simple ingredients: pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, black pepper, agave, vanilla extract, almond milk, and coffee.You’ll combine and heat the ingredients in a small saucepan, pour in a cup of strong coffee, and top with optional whipped cream and cinnamon. The whole process takes just a few minutes and is a healthier and more cost-effective way to enjoy your favorite fall beverage without shelling out five dollars and wasting a lot of empty calories every week.

We want to help you realize that in order to get healthy, lose weight, and be fit, you don’t necessarily need to give up your favorite things. It’s ok to have indulgences, and to treat yourself to something you enjoy now and then. When you learn how to make your favorite desserts or sweets a little healthier (with less sugar and fewer artificial ingredients), it makes them better for you and easier to fit into your new healthy lifestyle. Try making this healthy pumpkin spice latte at home today and see for yourself how easy and delicious this DIY take on the popular beverage really is.

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2 Responses to “Pumpkin Spice Latte”

  1. Janet Vaughn

    the link to the written recipe does not work

  2. Lisa

    Agave isn’t any better than sugar.

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