It’s pumpkin season! If you are trying to eat clean or are sensitive to food additives, try this pumpkin creamer recipe. It is rich in pumpkin flavor, full of healthy spices, and the perfect way to enjoy a pumpkin latte or a chai latte practically guilt-free.
If you have read the ingredients of Coffee-mate or Starbucks pumpkin creamer, you know it’s terrible for you. These creamers are made with natural flavor. Whatever that is. They don’t even bother to use real pumpkin, cinnamon or nutmeg!
But what if you love the fall flavors? It’s just once a year. I should be able to have just a little. With the growing list of chronic health conditions, it’s hard not to notice how bad our food has gotten. Sugars, additives, colors, and natural flavors, are everywhere.
It’s overwhelming! All I want is a cup of coffee!!!
The ingredients in the pumpkin coffee creamer are clean, real food. The creamer only has 35 calories that give you nutrients.
Pumpkin is full of fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. It is a fall superfood. Because of its dense micro-nutrient qualities, it is a great food to add to your diet. It is low in calories and natural sugars. Sadly, this power food is used to entice us by food companies, and they don’t even bother to use it.
Cinnamon is the most common spice aside from pepper used in the United States. It acts as a natural sweetener and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.
Nutmeg is another fall favorite and also has many health-benefiting properties. It’s an antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-diabetic. It has been used to relieve pain as well.
Cloves are an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory spice known to improve liver function and protect the stomach lining. Clove oil will also numb the mouth. It’s great for teething babies.
Real maple syrup has several minerals. It is high in Zinc and Manganese and has antioxidants. Yes, we need to be careful with added sugars, so don’t go too crazy. However, maple syrup’s glycemic index is 54, while sugar is 65. Plus, you get the immune-boosting Zinc!
Half and Half or Milk has calcium, vitamin D, milk fats, and proteins. The proteins and fats are important for micro-nutrient absorption. Be aware not all half and halfs are created equal. Many have added emulsifiers and flavor enhancers.
Real food heals and is a great way to indulge this season. Believe me, the creamer doesn’t take long to make and it’s so worth the time and health savings. Make it on a Sunday evening so it’s ready for the work week.
Our Pumpkin creamer is creamy, rich, thick, and delicious. However, if you do not strain the creamer there will be some rubble in the bottom of your cup. It is not as sweet as the store creamer either. So if you are expecting an exact replacement, you’ll need to strain the creamer and add more Maple syrup.
Tip: Save that strained rubble and add it to our pumpkin muffins! No waste!
A warm cup of coffee, a splash of pumpkin creamer, and a good book is the making of a perfect fall morning.
Pumpkin Spice Creamer
It’s pumpkin season! If you are trying to eat clean or are sensitive to
food additives, try this pumpkin creamer recipe. It is rich in pumpkin flavor, full of healthy spices, and the perfect way to enjoy a pumpkin latte or a chai latte practically guilt-free.
Ingredients
- ½ C Canned Pumpkin
- 1 ½ C Half n Half
- 1/8 tsp Cloves
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ C Maple Syrup
Instructions
Simmer all but the maple syrup for 5 minutes. Don’t boil. Pour through a fine mesh strainer. Save the strainer rubble for cookies, muffins, or bread. Put the liquid back into the pan, add the maple syrup, and heat once more for 2 min.
Storage in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If you don’t mind the rubble you can skip the strainer step. Staining it gives it the texture of the store-bought creamer.
Notes
This is not super sweet. If you are expecting the sweetness of the store-bought creamer add another 2 – 4 Tbl maple syrup.
This makes excellent pumpkin lattes and Pumpkin Chia lattes.
“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson
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