It’s not officially fall until you’ve had your first Pumpkin Spice Latte.
But did you know everyone’s favourite PSL actually contains 50 grams of sugar in a grande?
50 grams of sugar = ¼ cup of sugar.
¼ cup.
Why is Sugar So Bad for Me?
Little reminder about refined sugar…
Contains zero nutritional value
Highly inflammatory (bad news for acne)
Stresses the liver and can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Increases bad cholesterol
Derails hormones
Impacts mental health and brain function
Increases your risk of heart disease
Changes the microbiome in your stomach and increases “leaky gut”
Increases your risk of type 2 diabetes
Just a few reasons to be avoiding it at all costs.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in festive drinks! You can create your own Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte with just a few ingredients that are…
A. Way healthier.
B. Nutrient dense.
C. Super yummy.
D. All of the above.
The answer here is D. 😉
6 Reasons to Eat More REAL Pumpkin
The keyword here is real. Not pumpkin flavoured syrup mixed into steamed milk.
Whether you’re roasting your own pumpkin or using a puree (just make sure it comes from a BPA-free lined can), this winter squash is full of delicious nutrients. Here are six reasons you’ll want to stock up on this orange beauty.
Supports vision with its excellent amount of vitamin A.
Boosts the immune system with its vitamin C content.
Helps keep you regular with 4 grams of fibre per cup.
Fibre also helps keep you feeling full for longer, thus reducing your need to snack – aka reduction in weight.
Full of the cancer-protective antioxidant, beta-carotene.
That same antioxidant helps protect the skin and keep wrinkles at bay.
Quick Tips
Feel free to use your favourite non-dairy milk like almond, cashew, or coconut. Just remember to make sure it’s unsweetened and avoid soy.
I don’t drink coffee so I make this recipe with a little extra coconut milk instead of the added coffee. Tastes just as yummy!
Keep the extra pumpkin spice blend in a little mason jar to use for your favourite fall recipes.
I always add in some extra boosters like collagen powder, hemp hearts, and coconut oil. Feel free to add one, two or all of them.
To make a low glycemic version, substitute the honey or maple syrup with monk fruit extract (safe for diabetics!).
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I love sweet bonbon. Tiramisu I love apple pie. Lollipop macaroon pastry danish. Sweet roll jujubes gummies tootsie roll fruitcake I love liquorice. Wafer chocolate halvah. Liquorice apple pie lollipop sweet roll powder. Oat cake sesame snaps marshmallow cookie jujubes. Croissant pie I love croissant cookie.
Cupcake ipsum dolor sit. Amet icing candy sesame snaps toffee oat cake jelly I love macaroon.
I love sweet bonbon. Tiramisu I love apple pie. Lollipop macaroon pastry danish. Sweet roll jujubes gummies tootsie roll fruitcake I love liquorice. Wafer chocolate halvah. Liquorice apple pie lollipop sweet roll powder. Oat cake sesame snaps marshmallow cookie jujubes. Croissant pie I love croissant cookie.