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High-Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Protein Powder

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large latte
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups ultra-filtered dairy milk choose a label with 13 g protein per cup
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 espresso shots
  • 2 tablespoons plain pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional and to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup if using, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla with a splash of the milk in a small saucepan until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the remaining milk. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring often, until steaming. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
  3. Brew the coffee or espresso. Pour it into a heatproof mug with at least 20-ounce capacity.
  4. Remove the milk mixture from the heat. Whisk vigorously or use a handheld frother with its whisk head submerged, following the appliance instructions. Leave room for foam and splashes.
  5. Pour the warm pumpkin milk into the coffee. Stir, taste, and adjust the optional sweetener. Enjoy fresh. A little pumpkin sediment is normal; stir again as needed.