This is what happens when Summer meets Fall:
Hellooooo Fall.
Yes, Fall is fast approaching, meaning it’s once again time for comfy boots and sweaters, crisp and juicy apples, tangerine leaves that get lost in the whistling breeze…
And pumpkin.
Lots and lots of pumpkin.
What better way to welcome Fall than with a homemade Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino?
You don’t even need to leave your pajamas!
Pumpkin Pie Frappuccinos
(makes 2 large servings)
Inspired by my Healthy Starbucks Frappuccino Recipe.
- 2 cups milk of choice (480g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant coffee granules (decaf or regular)
- scant 1/16 tsp salt
- stevia extract to taste, or 3 tbsp sugar (or other sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (120g)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
Mix the ingredients together in 1 or 2 shallow plastic containers. Freeze. (You could also use an ice cube tray.) Once frozen, pop the blocks out of the containers. Thaw until just soft enough for your blender to be able to handle it, and blend until desired slushiness is reached. Add extra sweetener if needed, but do NOT add ice! It will dilute the flavor. Pour into two glasses and enjoy. Note: the flavor and texture will obviously vary depending on your choice of milk. I’m sure many types of milk will yield a good result, but I’ve only tried the recipe with Silk almond milk.
Fill in the blank: The best thing about Fall is _____________.
Pumpkin season? Apple season? Butternut squash? My favorite part of Fall is probably the cooler weather it brings. Goodbye 100-degree days!
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The best thing about fall is the abundance of squash.
Wow…a better “Hello Fall!” taste experience would be difficult to come by!!..Do you have a recipe for the creamy-dreamy topping on your pumpkin marvel?…Thanks for your continued creativity and generosity in sharing with us all…
It’s soyatoo extra creamy.
This was part of my breakfast this morning, and it was scrumptious! I gave my boyfriend a sip and he said “Wow that’s good, maybe you should get a job at Starbucks!” Then I told him the recipe was from a website and he said “Oh too bad, I was hoping you’d get a job at Starbucks so we could get free drinks.” Anyway thanks for the terrific recipe, Katie!
Best thing of fall…. everything. I love fall. So, pumpkin, yeah. And colours. And smells. And chestnuts. And hot tea. And cinnamon, apples and blankets.
I’ll do this frappuccino as soon as my pumpkin will be ready to be open 😀
I really need to find the patience to freeze stuff because this looks SO delish!
Very nice! I have my own moni pumpkin frappe that I’m working on As well and I can’t wait to try yours too. 🙂 I’ll let you know how it turns out if I can make it soon.
Looks great!
I am so excited about this recipe! I am a coffee, and all things involving coffee, junkie. I love going and getting Pumpkin Spice Latte’s and before now have had to make twenty minute trips to do so. I can’t wait to enjoy one at my own home for once. Thanks for the amazing recipe!
http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/11/apple-cider-caramel-cookies-recipe.html
I can not have milk, and you are my Vegan guru, SOOooooooo I was hoping you could figure out how to make this vegan……it being fall and all
I can put it on my list of things to try! 🙂
Wow I don’t even drink coffee but this is making me want to start! At least when it’s mostly covered by slushy pumpkin-ness. Yum!
what can i make with the two new ingredients i bought: apple butter and pumpkin butter? anyone know?