Mmm... Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Ok, it’s officially hit! This cooler weather is making me slap happy for fall and all I’m craving are pumpkin flavored and scented everything. Of course, the top of my list is Pumpkin Spice Lattes: I'm already getting a little too friendly with my favorite barista around the corner! I went on the search and found another awesome homemade recipe that’s a little healthier, a little easier and a whole lot more fun than waiting in line at the local coffee shop!

You’ll need:

• 1 cup of milk, divided
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree of choice
• 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ cup of brewed espresso

In a small saucepan whisk together ½ cup of your milk and your sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract over a low heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes (stirring occasionally), and then whisk in your remaining ½ cup of milk. Next pour your milk through a fine mesh strainer to remove the pumpkin pulp. Put the milk mixture back onto a low heat for about 2 minutes, simmering and whisking. Add your espresso and whisk until foamy. Enjoy!