Do you like pumpkin spice but aren’t a big fan of coffee? This hot pumpkin spice milk recipe may be just what you’re looking for!
This may shock a lot of people, but I am not a daily coffee drinker. There are so many people who can’t live without their coffee that it’s hard for them to understand those of us who are not so inclined to imbibe the caffeinated goodness regularly. I enjoy an occasional cup, but coffee just isn’t my thing like it is for others. Chai tea, however, is! And along with that, I love pumpkin spice season, because both use all of the same great spices!
Getting creative with pumpkin spice
I have been wanting to make a nice hot pumpkin spice milk-based drink for a while. I do love a good pumpkin spice latte, but sometimes I want to tone down the coffee element. And I often try to avoid caffeine, and even decaf has some caffeine in it. So I decided to create this recipe just to see how it tasted. Of course, I wanted to add some nutrient-rich goodness to it, to make it even more beneficial to the body!
I did this by adding some Collagen Hydrolysate. I also wanted to add some good fat, so I added some coconut oil! You could even add some MTC oil.
If you do not have to monitor blood sugar levels, you can use maple syrup or honey to sweeten this. If blood sugar is an issue for you, then sweeten it with Stevia instead!
I was really amazed at how good this was! What is even better is that the spices used in pumpkin spice have some great health-boosting properties of their own!
This pumpkin spice milk is definitely going to be a great “go-to” drink recipe during the cooler months!
Pumpkin Spice Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk can use non-dairy milks
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp maple syrup honey or Stevia to taste
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Collagen Hydrolysate
- 1-2 tbsp coconut oil or MTC oil
Instructions
- Place the milk, pumpkin puree, sweetener, vanilla and pumpkin spice in small saucepan.
- Heat on medium heat until the milk begins to warm
- Add the collagen and coconut oil and allow to warm to the temperature you desire.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
Notes
- Want to make this recipe a pumpkin spice latte? Add 1/4-1/2 cup strong coffee and stir well!
