Pumpkin Spice Latte

A fall favourite thats actually good for your gut!

Healthy pumpkin spice latte, gut health, IBS

When I learned that Starbucks PSL was full of GMO’s, artificial pumpkin syrup and 49 grams of sugar (yes, you read that right), I HAD to make a healthy version. This one specifically gives you some extra protein, fibre and helps to balance your blood sugar! You in?!

Let’s get to the recipe! I’m giving you both versions, a latte and a pumpkin protein shake!

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients:

1.5 cup non dairy milk (I used a combo of almond and coconut as it froths nicely)

Stevia to taste or 1 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla

1 scoop collagen

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup coffee or one shot of espresso

Instructions:

Add milk and stevia or maple syrup to a frother and press start

Add coffee, pumpkin, vanilla, collagen and pie spice to your mug and whisk together. Pour frothed and sweetened milk over the coffee mixture (this is very similar to Starbucks sweet cream foam) and sprinkle with cinnamon. You can also add coconut whip cream and sprinkle your cinnamon on top of that too :)

Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup dairy free milk

1 tbsp coconut butter (the “meat” from the top of the can of coconut milk)

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not the pie mix)

2 dates

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp bee pollen (reduces effects of stress, source of B vitamins)

Blend until smooth. Makes 2 servings