Wholesome Pumpkin Spice Latte

Source:  Experience Life

This comforting cool-weather drink is a vegan, dairy-free, homemade alternative to the pumpkin spice lattes that crop up at coffee shops each fall.

Makes 1 to 2 servings.

• • – 2 cups strongly brewed coffee

• • – 1 cup almond or coconut milk (or other dairy-free milk alternative)

• • – ¼ cup pure pumpkin purée

• • – ½ tsp. vanilla

• • – 1/8 tsp. ground ginger

• • – 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

• • – 1/8 tsp. cinnamon

• • – Dash of cloves

• • – Optional: honey or maple syrup (2 to 3 tbs., or to taste)

1. 1. Brew your coffee of choice.

1. 1. In a saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin purée, and spices (and sweetener, if using). Stir over medium heat until the mixture is gently bubbling.

1. Combine the coffee and pumpkin-milk mixture in a mug.