Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte

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By Martina SlajerovaSep 14, 2017Print recipe10

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Have you ever wondered why Starbucks coffee is so addictive? It's the amount of added sugar and other unhealthy ingredients that make you crave it more. Did you know that their gigantic Venti Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino contains a whopping 98 grams of carbs and over 600 calories? And these are "empty" calories that won't provide anything beneficial, apart from more visceral fat stored in your tummy.

My pumpkin spice latte in noting like the one from Starbucks. It's high in healthy fats, low in carbs, full of flavour and keto friendly. The extra turmeric takes the health benefits of this latte to the next level. The pumpkin and spices add a subtle sweetness and if you prefer sweetener-free coffee like I do, you won't need to add any. To transform it to a complete meal, simply add some collagen powder which will provide extra protein and keep hunger at bay.

You may also like: Low-Carb Starbucks Pink Drink.

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Hands-on5 minutesOverall5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving)

4.9 grams 1.1 grams 2.8 grams 37.8 grams 35 grams 353 calories

Total Carbs	6	grams
Fiber	1.1	grams
Net Carbs	4.9	grams

Protein	2.8	grams
Fat	37.8	grams
of which Saturated	35	grams

Calories	353	kcal

Magnesium	62	mg (16% RDA)
Potassium	370	mg (19% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (5%), protein (3%), fat (92%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)

1 cup coconut milk (240 ml/ 8 fl oz) - I like Aroy-D, see note below for alternatives
1 cup freshly brewed regular or decaf coffee (240 ml/ 8 fl oz) - I used Bulletproof coffee
¹/₄ cup pumpkin puree (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
¹/₂ tsp pumpkin pie spice (you can make your own)
¹/₄ tsp vanilla bean powder
¹/₄ tsp turmeric powder
¹/₈ tsp black pepper (improves absorption of turmeric)
2 tbsp Brain Octane oil or MCT oil (30 ml)
Optional: low-carb sweeteners such as Erythritol, Swerve or stevia drops to taste
Optional: 2 tbsp collagen powder (14 g/ 0.5 oz)

Tips:

Not a fan of coconut milk? Instead of 1 cup of coconut milk, you can use ¹/₂ cup heavy whipping cream plus ¹/₂ cup of water or unsweetened almond milk.
Not sweet enough? If you just started following a low-carb diet, then you may find some recipes not sweet enough. You can add a few extra drops of stevia or a little more erythritol or Swerve to suit your palate.
Avoiding caffeine? If you're using decaf coffee, opt for naturally caffeine-free chicory coffee or Swiss water process decaf coffee which is chemical-free.

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat up the coconut milk until bubbles appear on the top. Prepare the coffee. Place all the ingredients in a blender: hot coffee, coconut milk, ...
... pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla powder, turmeric powder, black pepper and MCT oil.
Blend until smooth and frothy. Optionally, add collagen and low-carb sweetener to taste, and blend once more. Serve hot!

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Michael Goitein (http://www.michaelgoitein.com/) 5 months ago #

This was great! My wife recently got a real PSL, and gave me a sip, so I can verify how close this recipe gets. I did the heavy cream/almond milk combo, and used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, which added some nice flavor. Be forewarned - if you’re not yet used to substituting good fats for sugar and carbs, you may not be ready for this. I imagine the Stevia would help for those still making the transition, but it was great for me without it!

Martina @ KetoDiet 5 months ago #

Thank you! I agree, as with most keto recipes, it may take a few sips to get used to them 😊

Miriam 5 months ago #

This was the best alternative to Starbucks latte! I made mine with half coconut and half almond milk, so so yummy!

Kelli 6 months ago #

This was horrible 😫 I was so looking forward to making my own pumpkin spice latte - I've been craving Starbucks but this wasn't it for me. It might be the coconut milk - I'm not a fan of it outside of baking with it - definitely don't like it in my coffee. Maybe with heavy cream it would of been better but I couldn't taste the pumpkin at all

Martina @ KetoDiet 6 months ago #

I'm sorry you didn't like it. You may prefer using heavy whipping cream instead (about 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream + 1/2 cup water or almond milk instead of the coconut milk). Pumpkin is quite neutral in taste so there isn't much you could do (adding more pumpkin wouldn't make a difference and would make it too thick). If you prefer more flavour, use more pumpkin spice - that should do the trick 😊 I think that maybe for your palate it wasn't sweet enough and you may need to add more sweetener.

Stephanie N (http://www.curlingupbythefire.blogspot.com/) 6 months ago #

I tried this today and I really enjoyed it. Due to allergies though, I had to use lactose-free skim milk rather than coconut milk but it still tasted pretty good. I also realized I had run out of turmeric and substituted cumin, which I do regularly, but not the best choice for this drink - should have maybe used allspice or cinnamon instead. I also used coconut oil instead of MCT (with the heat, my coconut oil was melted anyways). That being said, I loved it, my daughter loved it, and I would definitely make this again. Thank you for the recipe.

Thank you for your kind words! Allspice or cinnamon sound like a great addition... or maybe a pinch of cardamom 😊

kittyforman 7 months ago #

Thank you, thank you, thank you! OMG I can't thank you enough for this! Can't wait to try!

Ephraim 7 months ago #

Quick question- does the MCT oil provide any benefits to the drink's texture or flavor, or is it there for health benefits? Is there anything you can substitute for it?
Either way, I really appreciate this article. Been craving some pumpkin spice!

Martina @ KetoDiet 7 months ago #

Hi Ephraim, you can skip it completely. The MCT oil is there only to boost energy and to increase the ketogenic ratio. You could use virgin coconut oil instead - it works well as a substitute in hot drinks.