Pumpkin Chai Latte
This Pumpkin Chai Latte is warm, cozy, and full of fall flavor. Made with real pumpkin, chai tea, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice.
Servings: 2
Calories: 240kcal
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Instant Thermometer
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 chai tea bags
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk well the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and pure vanilla. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, warm milk to 205F, stirring regularly.
- Place the tea bags into the warmed milk steep for 5-6 minutes and squeeze the bags out at the end.
- Pour into the pumpkin mixture and whisk well.
- Serve with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
- Don’t rush the steep time, this is where the bold chai flavor builds.
- It helps the pumpkin and maple syrup blend more smoothly if the ingredients are room temperature.
- A good whisk ensures you get a smooth latte with no pumpkin bits.
- Use a medium saucepan to give the milk room to steep without overflowing.
- Froth your milk before adding to the pumpkin mix for a café-style texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 9933IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 1mg
