Just to be clear, I do not support pumpkin spice season until the end of September. I think serving pumpkin spice in August should be illegal, Starbucks- I’m looking at you! However, it seems that everyone else feels differently, so I am posting this in early September to appease the masses. You’re welcome basic b’s!
Why Homemade Pumpkin Spice is Better
Most people have no idea what actually goes into their pumpkin spice latte, they probably don’t want to know. Torani (a brand that a lot of coffee stands and cafés use) has a Pumpkin Pie sauce that has corn syrup, natural flavor, caramel color, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, gums and refined sugar. Yuck! Just two tablespoons of this sauce has 21 grams of sugar, that doesn’t even account for the milk. Starbucks PSL (which does contain real pumpkin now) isn’t any better with loads of sugar, natural flavors and preservatives. For a 16oz (grande) pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream at Starbucks, you are looking at 50 grams of sugar, you read that right, 50 grams!!
This homemade paleo pumpkin spice recipe uses real ingredients you can feel good about putting in your body. If you are looking for a Seattle area coffee stand with a healthier pumpkin spice option, check out The Green Beanery in Kirkland, Wa. They make their own regular and vegan pumpkin spice with real ingredients, plus it’s all organic!
Clean Coffee
I have been searching for the best organic and clean coffee and I am working on a post about my favorites. Until then, I highly recommend Kion coffee. Kion coffee is organic, sustainably grown, fair-trade and tested by an accredited global organization to make sure the coffee is free of pesticides, yeast, mold and mycotoxins. Check out this blog post from Kion about why you should drink organic coffee. Coming from someone who is extremely sensitive to mold, I highly recommend you make sure your coffee is tested for mold and mycotoxins. I have found several brands that do this testing, but some of them are really expensive, Kion is much more affordable than most of the brands I have found. Use promo code JENNCGC15 for 15% off your order on Kion’s website.
Check out some of my other recipes:
Vegan Blackberry Cobbler (Gluten & Refined Sugar Free)
The Best Homemade Vanilla Mocha- Dairy & Refined Sugar Free
Gluten and Dairy Free Banana Oat Blender Muffins
Clean Eating ‘Detox’ Brownies- Vegan + Gluten & Refined Sugar Free
Paleo Spicy Mocha- Dairy & Refined Sugar Free
Healthier Homemade Pumpkin Spice (Latte) Sauce & Creamer
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Sauce
- 1/2 cup organic pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. organic vanilla extract (omit for paleo)
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
- 1/4 cup organic pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp. organic vanilla extract (omit for paleo)
- 2-3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups full fat coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
Instructions
- For sauce- mix all ingredients together until blended. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 7 days. Add about 3 Tbsp. to a 12oz latte.
- For coffee creamer- mix all ingredients except coconut milk until pumpkin pie spice is mixed in, then add coconut milk. Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Shake before use and add to coffee like you would any creamer.
- Both sauce and creamer will thicken in fridge, you may want to add more milk to get it to the right consistency after it has been in the fridge a couple days.
Notes
Nutrition below is for the pumpkin spice sauce using full fat coconut milk and maple syrup. Nutrition values can vary depending on brands of products you use.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
3 Tbsp.Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 10.8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 11.2gFiber: 1gSugar: 7.1gProtein: 1.5g
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