Description
If you’re craving the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte but don’t want to derail your health journey, this deliciously creamy and protein packed drink is the perfect solution. THM S
You can enjoy this latte on its own as a snack (since it does contain protein of its own) or along with a meal or snack. It is not a THM sipper drink.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hot strongly brewed tea of choice (vanilla chai, gingerbread spice, cinnamon, oolong, or any fall-ish spice tea would work great)
- 4 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons whey protein powder or collagen
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon THM Super Sweet Blend (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons refined coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Hearty pinch of salt
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
Blend all the ingredients together until completely smooth and frothy. Always be careful when blending hot liquids and vent the blender as needed! An immersion blender can be a good way to blend something like this, but be careful not to splash yourself.
This is obviously not a traditional latte. Just blend, taste, and adjust. Make sure the sweetener is what you like. I added a dash more salt and vanilla to balance the drink. The salt and sweetener are really important for balance!
Notes
I hate coffee, but if that’s your thing feel free to use coffee instead of tea in this latte.
Try a larger amount of THM Gentle Sweet in place of the THM Super Sweet Blend for a more sugary taste if you prefer. Gentle Sweet would be the better choice if you use coffee instead of tea.
If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand, try 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a dash of cardamom – or any combination of your favorite warm spices.
You could probably make this an iced drink with a few tweaks! I would pre-brew the tea and cool it first. Blend all the ingredients together and adjust to taste. Use MCT oil in place of the coconut oil or butter. Add ice after blending. Let me know in the comments if you try this!
Allergy info: gluten free, egg free, nut free (may contain coconut oil). Make sure the ingredients you use are compatible with your allergies. For a dairy free version try using collagen instead of whey protein, omit the cream (maybe add some almond milk in its place), and use a full tablespoon of coconut oil (not butter).
You can find this recipe on page 210 in my cookbook, Necessary Food. I’ve made a few small tweaks to the recipe here on the website.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: THM S, low carb, sugar free
