I love this time of year. Fall colors, Indian summer days, and pumpkins. Here's a personal favorite: a pumpkin steamer.
I just finished roasting a very large butternut squash, which means I'm ready to share some more recipes using pumpkin. Yep, my oven is on fire. Get ready for a couple of baking posts. And some opportunities to get an apron or cookbook.
This spiced pumpkin steamer is the essence of pumpkin pie flavor in a slightly thick, warm beverage. I only occasionally add tea, and you can also add coffee in place of water or tea, according to your liking. When I don't mind filling up on some caffeine, I use my favorite Chai spiced tea instead of water.
Pumpkin Spice Steamer {dairy-free}
In order to have this at a moment's notice, I freeze some roasted butternut squash (pumpkin puree) in an ice cube tray. Each cube is about 1 tablespoon, and for this recipe an estimate is good enough. I add 3 to 4 iced pumpkin cubes for ¼ cup of pumpkin puree. If you think ahead, thaw a few cubes in the refrigerator a few hours or overnight before heating up this delight. To make this Keto or low carb, use sugar-free maple syrup or another low-carb sweetener.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut milk or almond milk or other dairy-free milk
- 1 cup water or tea
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan.
- Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve. I save left-over latte in the refrigerator and reheat the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 4769IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
Caryn says
My son and I loved the steamer -- so rich and smooth! An especially great treat for those cold months ahead :-).
Erica says
Good to hear! Thanks. Yes, I bet you could add a bit of ginger and/or turmeric for a slight boost of anti-inflammatory spices 🙂
Lisa says
The answer to my pumpkin spiced lattes-Yay! Yum!
Erica says
Ah, yes, for a latte you can replace the tea with coffee 🙂