Embrace Fall With This Pumpkin Themed Skinny Drink

Ha! I have that Ikea frother too and it is fantastic. In fact, I actually won a fancy frother/warmer and I haven't taken it out of the box yet because the $2 tool is all I really need! I make a pumpkin spice latte like this some mornings and it is yummy. (Love your site!)

Marla

So cool that Ikea has a frother now! And so cheap! Last year when you did a similar posting I hunted all over and eventually got one for $20+ at Bed Bath and Beyond. I might need to replace mine soon so this is good news :)

T.

Lisa,

I so much enjoy reading your posts on healthy eating and food options. Love the new recipe for a yummy low fat and warm pumpkin dring. PErfect for these chilly fall mornings. However, for those of us who don't drink coffee, can you suggest an alternative? Maybe combining the ingredients with hot chocolate? Thanks. :)

Christine

Love, love, love anything pumpkin! You just gave me a fabulous idea of adding pumpkin spice to my coffee before brewing. I normally do the same with cinnamon so I'm sure the pumpkin spice will be excellent for this time of year! I too find the Starbuck's latte way too sweet, not to mention too pricey. Thanks for this post!

Izabel

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Minnesota don't come with whipped cream--where did you get that info?

erin

I just wanted to share iwth you that I found out a few weeks ago that as far as Milk is concerned, there is actually more sugar in the 2% and skim milk than in Whole milk. So although there may be less calories, the is more sugar. And for some people a lower fat higher sugar milk is not a good option. Not saying you are wrong but sometimes you have to look at the healthier angles such as this. Saving fewer calories may not be as necessary as sugar grams. Just thought I'd share. Not saying I'm right, just sharing info....

Kendra

This is my favorite time of year w all the yummy foods! I, for one, survive the pumpkin latte season by getting an iced pumpkin coffee from dunkin donuts made w skim milk n splenda. Super low in calories and soooo yummy.

Brandi

I allow myself a Starbucks treat once a week, typically on Friday.

A Grande non fat Misto with 2 pumps pumpkin spice rather than the 4 it usually comes with. They use too many pumps of syrup for all of their drinks and they end up so sweet you can't really even taste the coffee. A Misto is also much cheaper and contains fewer calories than a latte.

If you order it with whole milk they put whipped cream on it (as with any drink) but all of their light/non fat/skinny drinks are without whipped cream unless you specifically ask for it.

Nicole

Thanks for emails. I feel you are "speaking" just to me. Any way, I just realized, I have an aerater. It came as a drink mixer with the GE mixer my Mom bought when I was 15 (63 now). I still use it (wouldn't give it back to Mom). I will definitely try the latte. Easy to make. I use pumpkin pie spice with a lot of recipes calling for cinnamon. I also like All Spice. Very versatile. I have started using non-flavored Almond Milk as it is 40 calories per glass. Hey, I need all the help I can get!

Thanks again!

Carole Rosenthal

I made this using stevia and almond milk...DELICIOUS!!!!!! Thank u!!!

Diane Kinkaid

This is one of those things that truly is easy to make and why we think it's easier to drive thru the crowded Starbucks lane is beyond me! I just use a whisk rolled in my palms in my heated milk to make froth... I have my pumpkin and Apple Spices at the ready!

Jamie

I just tried this pumpkin spice drink--wonderful stuff! It really tasted almost like the Starbucks version, only MUCH cheaper AND healthier! Thanks for this suggestion!

Carol Potashnick

I don't drink coffee or espresso. Any ideas on what to use as a substitute in this recipe?

Susan

You could exchange the coffee for tea! Then it would be called Chai.

Karen

Why use real sugar for 2 WW Smart Points when you can use Stevia-in-the-Raw for 0 SP??

1/2 cup skim milk = 2 Smart Points

2 teaspoons Stevia = 0 SP

Andrew Planck