Pumpkin Spice Latte or Pumpkin Spice Latte like the Starbucks one. recipe

Total: 10 min Diners: 2

It arrived in Spain for the first time in 2014 and, since then, the appearance of Pumpkin Spice Latte on the Starbucks menu is one of the unmistakable signs that autumn is just around the corner.

It’s a combination that has an ever-growing following, and yet it’s only on the menu for a few weeks – in 2020 it will be available in coffee shops until November 4. But why not enjoy it for longer? The solution is quite simple, learn how to make it at home with this simple recipe.

Nutritional properties of pumpkin

According to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation “pumpkin has a low calorie and fat content.

The most significant vitamin contribution is vitamin C (with one serving, 31% of the recommended daily intake —IR/day—) although a considerable part of it can be lost during the cooking process.

In addition, it is worth mentioning its carotenoid content: lutein (moderate-high), b-cryptoxanthin (moderate-high), b-carotenes (low-high) and zeazanthin (moderate). These are transformed into vitamin A in our body

How to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte

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. Ingredients

Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend

Ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp Ground ginger, 2 tsp Ground nutmeg, 2 tsp Ground cloves, 2 tsp Ground allspice, 2 tsp Ground black pepper, 1/8 tsp

For the Pumpkin SpiceLlatte

Cooked or roasted pumpkin puree, 50 g Milk, 500 ml Sugar or sweetener to taste Espresso coffee, 100 ml Pumpkin Pie Spice blend, 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract, 1 tsp Whipping cream, for garnish

Step 1

In a bowl mix the pumpkin puree, the spice mix and the sugar. Stir well and heat for about 30 seconds in the microwave.

Step 2

Heat the milk with the vanilla extract until it is about to boil.

Step 3

Add the pumpkin mixture to the hot milk and mix well with the help of a blender. Strain and set aside.

Step 4

In a large serving bowl of at least 400 ml, put 50 ml of espresso coffee at the bottom and pour the pumpkin-milk mixture on top.

Step 5

Finally decorate the cup with a dollop of whipped cream, which can be sprinkled with more spices.