Clean Eating Pumpkin Spice Latte

Guest – yes, but you have to weigh out the effect of the caffeine on the body as well.

Sorry, it’s maple syrup. That’s what I get for typing it up so late at night!

Jessica – Yes I did. Thank you!

Stephanie – Oh yum!

Maple syrup.

Dawn – Yes, it’s maple syrup. Sorry! Enjoy!

Jen – Hope you enjoy it!

This recipe sounds good, I make something similar in my Vitamix (recipe came in their cookbook). My favorite coffee house drinks are frappacinos. I make these at home all the time in the Vitamix, saving me lots of money

Thank you thank you THANK YOU. I was writhing over not being able to take part in the Pumpkin Spice Latte season at Starbucks this year since their version is anything but clean. Now…all is well and my Autumn will feel complete with the addition of a PSL.

I’m sipping it now, and it’s really tasty. I was concerned that it would be too sweet for me, but it’s not. It’s nice.

Hmmm…we have a Keurig. I’ll have to figure something out! Thanks!

Diane – I am so envious. I want a vitamix so bad!

Luxe – You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

Linda – Fabulous!! Enjoy!!

Amy – French presses aren’t that pricey. Might be worth the investment if you buy regularly at Starbucks!

Bookandspoon – Let me know how you like it!

I’ve just started reading your blog and your recipes look fantastic! I haven’t tried any yet, but I’ve bookmarked quite a few, and they’ll make their way onto my menu plan in the next few weeks. I do have a question, though–I noticed that you don’t use butter in any of your recipes. Why is butter not “clean” but oil is? It seems like butter is probably less processed than oil is in most cases. Can you explain?

awood – Butter is one of those “personal choice” things. It’s a saturated fat, whereas healthy oils are not. There is some evidence to suggest that butter is not as bad as once thought, but since I can’t have dairy, it’s natural for me to avoid it.

Guest – That’s not a bad idea. But technically, instant coffee is not clean. It’s very processed. So many clean eaters avoid it. But for those that do use it, this would certainly be an option. Thanks!

Rebecca – There is so much controversy surrounding that idea that I try not to even go there. I know for me personally, caffeine is not my friend. And for those with other issues such as high blood pressure, it’s also not a good idea. So I air on the side of caution and vote against it most of the time.

Lori – Yay! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

Ok, so I tried the recipe yesterday morning and loved it! I used my french press, as you had said you used yours, and I had a problem with the spice causing a slimy type layer to clog the screen on my press and it was nearly impossible to press down the plunger. I know in the instructions that you said to put the spices in with the coffee grounds, but should I not put them into the press until right before it press the liquid? Anyway help would be great because I would love to make this recipe every morning, but don’t want to worry about breaking my press. Thanks so much.

wow. just, wow. this was amazing! I made my own pumpkin spice since I didn’t have any on hand (4 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp nutmeg). Next time I am going to try using stevia to sweeten and if that works, the only calories will essentially be from the almond milk! Thanks so much!

Oh my gosh! This is delicious! Thank you so much. You know…Right before you posted this, I broke down and bought one at coffee shop near my work. Never again! This is amazing. Thank you so much for posting this. I put raw honey at the bottom of my glass instead because all I had was a maple-agave blend. Now, I am not sure if Agave is even clean anymore. It turned out beautifully.

this was good, i only made a few small changes, i mixed the pp spice & the ground coffee together in the hold,lol i also heated my milk on the stove because i hate adding cold milk to hot coffee but very yummy indeed:)

Excellent!!!!!!!! I am so happy to have this recipe!!! Thank you

I added a little bit of unsweetened coco powder to mine and it was amazing! Chocolate pumpkin latte!

would agave be a good substittute for the maple syrup??

Kathy – Welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed the latte!

Can’t wait to try this tomorrow!!

Rebecca – I could be wrong, but I highly doubt there is any real pumpkin in the Starbucks version. I’m pretty sure it’s just manufactured flavor. But you could certainly apply this recipe to others. Let me know how it turns out!

Laura – Yes, this is definitely good for cold weather. Glad you enjoyed it!

Laura – Yes!! Fall is WONDERFUL!! My absolute favorite time of year! Glad you like the lattes. I’m going to try it with apple spice next as some readers suggested.

Charlena – Fantastic tip! Thanks!

LOVE IT! Thank you so much for the fantastic recipe!

Kristi – The brand I have is called Bodum. It’s fabulous! This is the link if you want to see it. I think I got mine at Cost Plus. Can’t remember. I’ve had it a while. But I highly recommend it!

Bodum Brazil 1-Liter 34-Ounce French Press Coffeemaker, Red

I froth the milk and it makes it even more latte-ish!

Gues – Good to know!

Jessie – You’re welcome! Enjoy!

LOVE THIS! Thank you so much for the recipe! I also used my french press, but I opened four of our little “Keurig” pumpkin spice coffee cup pods for the coffee. I also used sugar free syrup, and Lactaid milk. Turned out fabulous! Even my husband wanted one! haha

Wow!! This is amazing!! I enjoyed it more than the Starbucks latte…:) Thanks for the recipe.

Jbutler – You’re right. It’s not good stuff!

Lafter – Glad you both enjoyed it!

Jen – You’re welcome! Enjoy!

Cmfoley – Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it! It’s been my experience that picky kids are picky no matter what. So just give her some time to adjust. She will.

I did try the blood type diet once and I didn’t feel very good on it. So I donated the book and never did it again. Some people swear by it, but my experience was not a good one.

Lauren – Fantastic!

I am hooked on this latte now! Found your website this week and can not get off of it. I have the pumkin mini muffins in the oven right now. Thanks for all you do. Question for you my girlfriend is on the blood type diet and has been talking to me about it. What do feel about that? I am new to clean eating for my family and curious if any truth to that diet. Thanks

cmfoley – Thank you! I’m happy you are enjoying it! Agave is very controversial and whether it is clean or not really depends on the manufacturer and what they do with it before they bottle it. They are very close-lipped about it, so it’s hard to know which brand to choose. I do know that volcanicnectar.com has a brand that appears to be clean, but I cannot personally vouch for it as I have never spoken to anybody at the company. But if it is heavily processed, it has similar effects to corn syrup in the body from what I understand. Though again, the facts are hard to find on this.

As for the blood type diet, I did not personally have a good experience with it when I tried it years and years ago. But I’m sure you could find some people who swear by it. It’s all about what works for you. Every person is different. You have to experiment until you find that one thing that works well for you.

Hi Tiffany!
Is this something that could be frozen and turned into an ice cream like treat?
I have fallen off the clean wagon about a week ago and this site has helped me get back on

Elyse – that’s wonderful! Thank you so much!

Linda – It’s pretty darn yummy!

Amy, I also have a Keurig. At Bed Bath & Beyond you can buy a “My K-Cup,” which is a little mesh reusable filter that you put your own ground coffee in. It’s great! I buy whole (Starbucks) beans, grind them, and then make delicious coffee with my Keurig. It also cuts WAY down on waste because you’re not throwing away a K-cup every time. Anyways, I just made this on my Keurig by using my reusable filter and adding the pumpkin pie spice to the ground coffee!

Love it! Yum!

Julie – I’ll work on it!

Diane – Glad you liked it!!

Elle – Great, thanks!