Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

Fall has arrived with it’s dazzling display of colors, beckoning us to gather up those fuzzy socks we’ve had tucked away all summer long and warm up to the fire. It’s time for big mugs of warm soup, hot oatmeal, apple crisps and plenty of piping hot coffee. Although, I’m not the biggest fan of coffee, (I’m more of a tea girl) I do love the taste when incorporated into something sweet. Today’s post is all about fall with a Goofy Foot Foods twist on the classic Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Latte.

What goes into a typical Pumpkin Spice Latte?

• Splash of Leche
• Pumpkin Puree
• Sugar
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Vanilla
• Espresso or Strong Brewed Coffee
• Topped with Whipped Cream

Okay, I get it – a whole lot of creamy goodness! What’s a vegan crew to do when they here a call for this classic drink? 

We set out to create our own take on this seasonal favorite with a cold diversion from the norm.

Our Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte starts with homemade Vegan Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream, speckled with gluten-free Enjoy Life mini-chocolate chips.  Created to satisfy the familiar creaminess – or should I say dreaminess – of a typical latte, and take our vegan version to another level!

The coffee component for our Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte comes from our newly created recipe for Halloween Coffee Cookies. These cookies will keep you buzzing just like a cup of coffee, unless you choose to use decaffeinated coffee instead. Either way, they are delicious!

Ingredient Transparency:

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

• Organic Raw Cashews: Costco, Carlsbad 
• Organic Coconut Milk: Native Forest by Edward and Sons
• Organic Coconut Oil: Artisana Organics, Raw, Organic, Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil
• Puréed Pumpkin: Trader Joe’s, Encinitas
• Mascobado Cane Sugar: Alter Eco Foods 
• Gluten-Free Mini Chocolate Chips:  Enjoy Life Foods 
• Pumpkin Pie Seasoning: Spicely Organics 

Note:  Ingredients for Coffee Cookies, found in Halloween Coffee Cookie post.