Pumpkin Spice Latte

I live for fall. I can’t explain it, but my soul just comes alive when the summer air cools off, the beautiful colours appear on the trees, and changing of the seasons begins. I throw on some fuzzy socks, an oversized hoodie, and curl up in a blanket to get cozy. Which leads me to a comforting drink!

Now I’ve never been one to be “obsessed” with pumpkin spice lattes, mainly because I found the Starbucks ones to be disgustingly sweet. I also don’t drink a lot of coffee. But one day last year I wanted a taste of fall, and this chai pumpkin latte was born.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plant milk of choice
• 2 tbsp pure pumpkin purée
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 serving chai tea (loose leaf or tea bag)
• Dash of pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients (except vanilla) in a small saucepan. If using loose leaf tea, place in an infuser or you’ll need to strain the liquid after.
2. Whisk continuously over low-medium heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes (you don’t want it to boil).
3. Remove tea leaves and add the vanilla.
4. Pour into a mug, top with coconut whip and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, and enjoy!