First pumpkin recipe of the season over here, and I am SO EXCITED FOR IT!!
If you know me at all, you know that I go CRAZY for pumpkin spice lattes. Basically, almost all of my money goes to my local coffee shops to keep my addiction alive.
But lately, John has been on my back to save money and eat healthier.
Do you know how much sugar is in those pumpkin spice lattes you get from your coffee shop? You probably don’t want to know.
So I have decided to make my own version at home.
This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte is helping me save money AND is cutting my sugar consumption in HALF.
Actually, over half because it is made with Splenda Stevia.
If you haven’t tried Splenda Stevia, run, don’t walk, to your nearest grocery store to buy some. It is 100% natural, zero calories and it tastes SO GOOD in coffee, tea and baked goods that you won’t miss sugar at all.
And a box of this stuff goes a long way. Seriously, in your morning coffee or tea, you don’t need more than one packet, promise. It is also made from the actual leaves of the stevia plant. How cool is that!
With the Thanksgiving, and, dare I say it, CHRISTMAS approaching, I am sure you are all gearing up to bake something tasty in your kitchen.
You do not need to sacrifice flavour when cutting down on the sugar and calorie content of your baked foods! Replacing the sugar with this Splenda Stevia, be it in your baked goods or your holiday drinks, is such a great way to make your treats a little bit healthier.
I have made this Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte for a couple of days now, and I have got to say. I don’t miss the coffee shop lattes one bit.
Plus I saved enough money to go out for dinner tonight. I’d call that a win win.
If you are curious and are looking for more recipes using Splenda Stevia, here are some of my favourites. The Banana Walnut Oatmeal because, duh, oatmeal! And other drink ideas include Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee, Homemade Chai, and Spiced Apple Mulled Cider.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I will be in the kitchen with another mug of this Pumpkin Spice Latte. This drink will be keeping me warm for the next few seasons.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 packet Splenda stevia
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup half and half cream
Instructions
- In a mug, mix together the coffee, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and spleda until fully combined.
- Heat the milk and half and half in a microwave safe mug for 1 minute. Froth the milk and cream together with your milk frother or blender.
- Pour the frothy milk in your mug and sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top.
Notes
- You can replace the stevia with 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
I’m so glad I came across this recipe because I drink way too many pumpkin spice lattes during the fall. It’s good to have a delicious but healthy option!
Me too! It is so much better at home 😉
wow! The amount of sugar in PSL’s at coffee shops is one of the major reasons I don’t order them. Or, if I do I ask for half sweet but then it’s just never the same. Using stevia is the perfect solution.
It is the best!! Thanks Bernice!
I avoid sugar as much as possible but love a sweet coffee drink like this. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
It is such a good alternative!!
Yasssss!!! This is exactly what I need in my life! I love all things pumpkin when fall hits, yet have not had a pumpkin spiced latte yet! Being that I don’t consume sugar, this recipe is perfect for me 🙂
Me too. It is my new favourite thing in the fall 🙂
I love pumpkin latte a lot. Thanks a lot for this recipe. I would love to make this soon.
I hope you do. It is so good!
I think I may never want to buy latte anywhere else again – this is the perfect spice latte recipe that is as healthy as it is nice and yum. Can’t wait to hold a cup full of this delicious drink in my hands!
I hope you give it a go. It is so good!!
Pumpkin spice lattes are so much better homemade!! So happy to have come across this healthy version – thank you!!
It is one of my new favourite drinks. Thanks!!
Love this healthier version! With the holidays coming up, I’m trying to cut back on sugar to keep on track…Definitely will be trying this 😀
YES!! Perfect to warm up with at the end of the night too 😉
When fall hits, I so crave warm drinks. The thought of a pumpkin spice latte sound perfect right now as I curl up on the couch and wrap my hands around this wonderfully aromatic cup of comfort!
Yum!
Same! You paint quite the picture <3