Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Syrup (for making lattes)
This easy and healthy Pumpkin Spice Syrup will have you reaching for your homemade pumpkin spice latte all day long! No added sugar, made with real pumpkin, and all the deliciousness of the popular coffee drink without the sugar crash.
Combine dates and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and soak for about 30 minutes. (If you use a Vitamix or other high speed blender, you can skip the soaking step if you want.)
Pour the dates and soaking water into a blender, and add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and vanilla.
Blend on high for a minute or two, until the mixture is very smooth.
Strain using a mesh strainer to remove any pieces of date or spices that haven’t been blended. You will probably need to use a spoon to lightly stir/scrape the strainer to get all the syrup to pass through.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
To make a latte:
Combine ¾ cup milk of choice (I like unsweetened soymilk) and ¼ cup Pumpkin Spice Syrup, and heat until just before boiling.
Pour into a blender, and blend about 20 seconds, until frothy. You can also use a milk steamer for this if you have one.
Pour 1 shot (or more if you prefer) of espresso, or very strong coffee, into a mug, and top with the milk/syrup mixture. For variation, try this with black tea, green tea, or chai tea, also!
Garnish with whipped cream if desired, and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.