Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte

Have you ever wondered why Starbucks coffee is so addictive? It's the amount of added sugar and other unhealthy ingredients that make you crave it more. Did you know that their gigantic Venti Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino contains a whopping 98 grams of carbs and over 600 calories? And these are "empty" calories that won't provide anything beneficial, apart from more visceral fat stored in your tummy.

My pumpkin spice latte in noting like the one from Starbucks. It's high in healthy fats, low in carbs, full of flavour and keto friendly. The extra turmeric takes the health benefits of this latte to the next level. The pumpkin and spices add a subtle sweetness and if you prefer sweetener-free coffee like I do, you won't need to add any. To transform it to a complete meal, simply add some collagen powder which will provide extra protein and keep hunger at bay.

You may also like: Low-Carb Starbucks Pink Drink.

Preparation time

Hands-on:     5 minutes
Overall:      5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Total Carbs	6	grams
Fiber	1.1	grams
Net Carbs	4.9	grams
Protein	2.8	grams
Fat	37.8	grams
of which Saturated	35	grams
Energy	353	kcal
Magnesium	62	mg (16% RDA)
Potassium	370	mg (19% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (5%), protein (3%), fat (92%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)

• 1 cup coconut milk (240 ml/ 8 fl oz) - I like Aroy-D
• 1 cup freshly brewed regular or decaf coffee (240 ml/ 8 fl oz) - I used Bulletproof coffee
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (you can make your own)
• ¼ tsp vanilla bean powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ⅛ tsp black pepper (improves absorption of turmeric)
• 2 tbsp Brain Octane oil or MCT oil (30 ml)
• Optional: low-carb sweeteners such as Erythritol, Swerve or stevia drops to taste
• Optional: 2 tbsp collagen powder (14 g/ 0.5 oz)

Tip: If you're using decaf coffee, opt for naturally caffeine-free chicory coffee or Swiss water process decaf coffee which is chemical-free.

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, heat up the coconut milk until bubbles appear on the top. Prepare the coffee. Place all the ingredients in a blender: hot coffee, coconut milk, ...
2. ... pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla powder, turmeric powder, black pepper and MCT oil.
3. Blend until smooth and frothy. Optionally, add collagen and low-carb sweetener to taste, and blend once more. Serve hot!

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