Homemade Pumpkin Spice Frappucino

It has actually cooled off the past few days here in Austin… and by cooled off I mean highs of about 98 degrees. But hey, I’ll take what I can get.

Needless to say, I’m ready for fall to be here, and what better way to welcome fall than with a Pumpkin Spice Frappucino ! This season, I decided to learn how to make my own pumpkin spice coffee, you can choose whether you’d like it as a latte or frappuccino.

You’ll need:
1 cup milk
1 cup cold coffee
1 cup ice
2 heaping tablespoons of pumpkin
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sugar (plus more to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon all spice

Cool whip or whip cream for topping

*Be sure to get the canned pumpkin without any preservatives*

Mix together the pumpkin, milk and spices in a pot over medium heat.

Froth with a whisk. Bring to a simmer then turn off heat and set aside.

In a blender combine the coffee and ice.

Add in the milk and spices and blend until smooth.

Give it a taste test and add more sugar or sweetener to your taste. Top with cool whip and whip cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Enjoy!

If you prefer a latte, use hot coffee and no ice.