Warm Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Ingredients

• 3 cups fat-free, 2% or whole milk
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• whipped cream, optional

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat milk and espresso powder over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Do not boil.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir, together pumpkin, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Whisk into hot milk mixture. Heat through. Do not boil. Stir in vanilla.

Pour into four 10- to 12-ounce mugs. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice, if desired.