Protein Pumpkin Spice Latte

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 

• ¼ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)

• 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder

• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove)

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (extra, optional)

• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 shot espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee

• Optional sweetener to taste: stevia, monk fruit, Truvia

Instructions:

1. Heat the base:

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together:

   • almond milk

   • pumpkin puree

   • pumpkin pie spice

   • vanilla extract

   • (and cinnamon if using)

Heat until warm but not boiling.

2. Blend with protein:

   Pour the warm mixture into a blender. Add:

   • protein powder

   • optional sweetener

Blend for about 20–30 seconds until smooth and frothy. (If you don’t want to use a blender, use a milk frother or shaker bottle after letting the mixture cool slightly.)

3. Add coffee:

   Pour your espresso or strong brewed coffee into a mug. Top with the blended pumpkin-protein mix.

   
   

4. Top (optional):

   Sprinkle extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice on top.

Tip - Make it iced: Chill the mix after blending, pour over ice, and add cold brew instead of hot coffee.