Pumpkin latte?

mamaKristin · 10-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Anyone tried/found/created a home made pumpkin latte? I've seen a couple of recipes out there, but was wondering if anyone has had any success. I'm 2 hours drive from a Starbucks, and getting a craving.

RealLifeMama · 10-15-2008, 12:36 PM

10-15-2008, 12:46 PM

Ohhhhh I would SO SO SO love to be able to make one of these that acually truly tastes like Starbucks!!!! That's the only thing I really truly totally CRAVE from there and it's a good thing it's seasonal

. Only problem is now they have it again and I've been DYING to get one but DH and I are trying to not do ANY eating out and I'm trying really hard to do better than him

. I wish I was 2 hours from a starbucks- they are ALL OVER THE PLACE here in WA and I can't get away from them!

I found some recipes and this one http://www.bakingandbooks.com/2006/1...pice-latte-ii/ actually has pumpkin in it

. A lot of the ones I saw just have the spice and I don't think that would be quite right

. I'm going to crack open a huge can of pumpkin just for a little latte for myself

and give that recipe a try- I'll let ya'll know how it turns out!

UPDATE: Ok- yummy! I did change it a bit. I used 2% milk, sugar free hazelnut coffee creamer

(yeah, I know how bad that is for me....

), and used stevia instead of the sugar in the recipe. Oh, and no whipped cream (didn't have it) and I added twice as much pumpkin puree. SO GOOD! I did add a bit too much pumpkin but I couldn't really taste it with only the 1/2T for a cup- I'm thinking 3/4T would be just right. It's WAY easier than I thought- I didn't need to puree it, just mixed the pumpkin and spices with some of the milk in my mug and then added the other ingredients. The pumpkin makes it nice and thick

.

Sort of OT, but hot chocolate is also very yummy with sweet potatoe or pumpkin puree mixed in too

. And it's a little healthier with it in there too!

And I still wanna hear Musicmama's Starbucks secrets to the pumpkin spice latte

.

Blue Savannah · 10-15-2008, 01:09 PM

(If that one doesn't work, we should grab musicmama and make us tell her all her Starbucks secrets!

)

RealLifeMama · 10-15-2008, 01:40 PM

Hey, I think last year, Laura posted a Hot Pumpkin drink that was pretty tasty.
Maybe you could make that and use it as the milky portion for your latte?

I will see if I can find it.

OK, so it was two years ago. How time flies!
http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...?topic=85373.0

Lady TS · 10-15-2008, 01:43 PM

Myrtle · 10-15-2008, 01:49 PM

well, I know what I'm adding to the grocery list!

Wonder what could be used instead of the CoffeeMate? Would it hurt to leave it out? Just use cream instead?

10-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

Hey, I think last year, Laura posted a Hot Pumpkin drink that was pretty tasty.
Maybe you could make that and use it as the milky portion for your latte?

I will see if I can find it.

OK, so it was two years ago. How time flies!
http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...?topic=85373.0

That's so sweet that you remembered.

10-15-2008, 02:01 PM

this one is REALLY good. even if you don't put the coffee in it's good (and i let my kids drink that version for a Fall treat). oh i substituted just about everything except the milk. i put in a pinch of the dry spices instead of syrup, and real vanilla extract (about one tsp, i think) and sugar instead of that syrup. it is yummy hot or on ice.

mamaKristin · 10-15-2008, 02:03 PM

I guess I need to be bold and actually try making one.

The idea of coffee creamer makes me gag, so I'll have to substitute.

Herbwifemama · 10-15-2008, 02:07 PM

Looking forward to trying Laura's recipe. I want something like that too- Barnes & Noble has one, also, and it sounds really yummy, but I'd rather make it myself. I can't wait til I see pumpkin in the stores!!

10-15-2008, 02:40 PM

pregnant woman over here!
Now i'm going to have to go try it. that sounds so good right now.

SouthPaw · 10-15-2008, 02:41 PM

i had a dairy queen pumpkin pie blizzard and it was reaaaaally good

mamaKristin · 10-15-2008, 03:16 PM

Ok, I bit the bullet!

Right now I am drinking a delicious latte.

1.5 Tbsp pumpkin puree
1 Tbsp vanilla syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar (I don't like it sweet, YMMV)

stir all that up. Then add in 2 shots of espresso (I'm sure double strength coffee would be good too), and just over a cup of steamed milk.

YUM!

I'm hosting a birthday party for my girls on Saturday, and might make this up for the moms to sip on while we visit. With whip cream for topping.

joyful mama · 10-15-2008, 03:40 PM

dh is getting pumpkin at the store right no w... i'll try it in the am

10-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#1
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Pumpkin latte? Anyone tried/found/created a home made pumpkin latte? I've seen a couple of recipes out there, but was wondering if anyone has had any success. I'm 2 hours drive from a Starbucks, and getting a craving.

10-15-2008, 12:36 PM	#2
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Pumpkin latte? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

10-15-2008, 12:46 PM	#3
mom2threegirls Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pumpkin latte? Ohhhhh I would SO SO SO love to be able to make one of these that acually truly tastes like Starbucks!!!! That's the only thing I really truly totally CRAVE from there and it's a good thing it's seasonal . Only problem is now they have it again and I've been DYING to get one but DH and I are trying to not do ANY eating out and I'm trying really hard to do better than him . I wish I was 2 hours from a starbucks- they are ALL OVER THE PLACE here in WA and I can't get away from them! I found some recipes and this one http://www.bakingandbooks.com/2006/1...pice-latte-ii/ actually has pumpkin in it . A lot of the ones I saw just have the spice and I don't think that would be quite right . I'm going to crack open a huge can of pumpkin just for a little latte for myself and give that recipe a try- I'll let ya'll know how it turns out! UPDATE: Ok- yummy! I did change it a bit. I used 2% milk, sugar free hazelnut coffee creamer (yeah, I know how bad that is for me.... ), and used stevia instead of the sugar in the recipe. Oh, and no whipped cream (didn't have it) and I added twice as much pumpkin puree. SO GOOD! I did add a bit too much pumpkin but I couldn't really taste it with only the 1/2T for a cup- I'm thinking 3/4T would be just right. It's WAY easier than I thought- I didn't need to puree it, just mixed the pumpkin and spices with some of the milk in my mug and then added the other ingredients. The pumpkin makes it nice and thick . Sort of OT, but hot chocolate is also very yummy with sweet potatoe or pumpkin puree mixed in too . And it's a little healthier with it in there too! And I still wanna hear Musicmama's Starbucks secrets to the pumpkin spice latte .

10-15-2008, 01:09 PM	#4
Blue Savannah Deactivated Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,363	Re: Pumpkin latte? (If that one doesn't work, we should grab musicmama and make us tell her all her Starbucks secrets! )

10-15-2008, 01:40 PM	#5
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Pumpkin latte? Hey, I think last year, Laura posted a Hot Pumpkin drink that was pretty tasty. Maybe you could make that and use it as the milky portion for your latte? I will see if I can find it. OK, so it was two years ago. How time flies! http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...?topic=85373.0 __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

10-15-2008, 01:43 PM	#6
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: Pumpkin latte? __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

10-15-2008, 01:49 PM	#7
Myrtle Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,890	Re: Pumpkin latte? well, I know what I'm adding to the grocery list! Wonder what could be used instead of the CoffeeMate? Would it hurt to leave it out? Just use cream instead? __________________ Growing in grace with my dh (2000) and my precious children - dd (2004) and ds (2006) and dd2 (2008) and ds2 (2011)

10-15-2008, 02:01 PM	#9
puah Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pumpkin latte? this one is REALLY good. even if you don't put the coffee in it's good (and i let my kids drink that version for a Fall treat). oh i substituted just about everything except the milk. i put in a pinch of the dry spices instead of syrup, and real vanilla extract (about one tsp, i think) and sugar instead of that syrup. it is yummy hot or on ice.

10-15-2008, 02:03 PM	#10
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Re: Pumpkin latte? I guess I need to be bold and actually try making one. The idea of coffee creamer makes me gag, so I'll have to substitute.

10-15-2008, 02:07 PM	#11
Herbwifemama Deactivated dd running through the sprinkler last summer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,345	Re: Pumpkin latte? Looking forward to trying Laura's recipe. I want something like that too- Barnes & Noble has one, also, and it sounds really yummy, but I'd rather make it myself. I can't wait til I see pumpkin in the stores!!

10-15-2008, 02:40 PM	#12
Lavender Lily Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pumpkin latte? pregnant woman over here! Now i'm going to have to go try it. that sounds so good right now.

10-15-2008, 02:41 PM	#13
SouthPaw Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,872	Re: Pumpkin latte? i had a dairy queen pumpkin pie blizzard and it was reaaaaally good __________________ INTP Wife to: Mr. Aerospace Mommy to: Ballerina (8) Jester (7) Speedracer (6) Flying Squirrel (August '14)

10-15-2008, 03:16 PM	#14
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Re: Pumpkin latte? Ok, I bit the bullet! Right now I am drinking a delicious latte. 1.5 Tbsp pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp vanilla syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar (I don't like it sweet, YMMV) stir all that up. Then add in 2 shots of espresso (I'm sure double strength coffee would be good too), and just over a cup of steamed milk. YUM! I'm hosting a birthday party for my girls on Saturday, and might make this up for the moms to sip on while we visit. With whip cream for topping.

10-15-2008, 03:40 PM	#15
joyful mama Rose Garden Word of God speak... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,661	Re: Pumpkin latte? dh is getting pumpkin at the store right no w... i'll try it in the am __________________ Jen Married to my knight in shining armor Work-in-progress mother to my three awesome kids: S (8), T (6) and the Little Guy (3) ...and always remembering our little angel

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