Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Recipe made, written & photographed by the creators of The Point

Do yourself (and your bank account) a favor and whip up some homemade Pumpkin Spiced Lattes! The ingredients really aren't that expensive; the steps aren't that hard; and the results are soooo delicious!

P.S. You can either save the extra pumpkin for more lattes, or give the extra to your pet!

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Pumpkin Spiced Lattes

makes 3 lattes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee, still hot

• 2 tablespoons 100% pure pumpkin puree

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• whipped topping

• caramel drizzle

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice to a low simmer.

2. Whisk continuously while you pour your 1 1/2 cup milk in a steady, slow stream. Still whisking, add in your 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.

3. Transfer to an immersion blender, a regular blender, or a food processor. Blend until the pumpkin mixture is frothy and light.

4. Pour 1/2 cup of your strongly brewed coffee into 3 mugs. Top each with 1/3 of your pumpkin mixture.

5. Top your lattes with some whipped topping and a caramel drizzle. If desired, you can also sprinkle some cinnamon on top.