Pumpkin Spice Latte

I'm pretty much in heaven. I found these on Tasty Kitchen on Friday and I've already made three batches. These hit the spot, especially on days like today. Days where the sun hides and the colors are muted outside. Days where a warm pair of socks, a blanket, a book and the fire call to me.

Here's how to make your day warm!!!

2 cups Milk (your Choice - Skim, 1%, 2%, Whole, Soy, Etc.)
2 Tablespoons Canned Pumpkin Puree
1 Tablespoon Sugar Or Sugar Substitute (I used 1 1/2)
2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
¼ cups Espresso (1-2 Shots) OR 2/3 Cup Very Strong Coffee

Preparation Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice, transfer to a blender and process for 15 seconds until foamy. If you don’t have a blender, don’t worry about it. Just whisk the mixture really well with a wire whisk. (or you can use the magic bullet...I have frothy coffee thanks to this baby every single morning!!! )
Pour into a large mug or two mugs. Add the espresso on top.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, or cinnamon on top.

For a printable recipe click here....