Don't like coffee nor are you are fan of hot chocolate? No problem! Chill out in the comfort of your own home with this pumpkin spice drink. Totally vegan friendly and a great caffeine free beverage to drink any time of the day.
If you are looking for some variation in the realm of hot beverages then this drink is what you need.
It's super tasty, seasonal and great to cozy up to during the winter or fall.
One of the best things about winter time has to be pumpkin spice drink. Whenever I "carb up" I always consume a surplus of various squash, oats and quinoa.
Don't get me wrong I still eat my traditional Caribbean root vegetables, but I do enjoy eating the aforementioned a bit more merely because most of my supermarkets sell all of those items at a considerably low price.
If you like eating pumpkin and squash throughout the calendar year, here is a tip, cut the pumpkin into cubes. place in a freezer bag and storage in the freezer.
I like to buy the biggest pumpkin that I can find, chop it up and freeze so I can eat it, anytime at my leisure.
As this drink recipe suggests, I am a huge lover of turning wholesome root vegetables into heart warming hot drinks.
Do you remember my Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie? That velvety smooth drink went down a real treat some number of years ago. In fact I was petrified that I wouldn't be able to live up to those standards again.
I think this spice infused drink recipe supersedes the sweet potato pie smoothie, why because it's a hot drink, it's that simple and nothing beats the warmth of a hot beverage on a ice cold winter day.
Another one of my fall/winter warming beverages is this Vegan Orange Hot Chocolate .You will thank me for proving you with these vegan style drinks to cosy up to your book with during the evenings.
While we are on the subject of pumpkin you may also like the following - Vegan Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate, Vegan Pumpkin Spice Smoothie and Pumpkin Rice.
Ingredients you will need
Reasons to make this drink
- Great for people who want an alternative to hot chocolate and a latte
- Contains no caffeine thus being stimulant free
- Doesn't give you that crash and burn coffee craving
- Completely dairy free and vegan friendly
- It's homemade so you have control over what ingredients you are adding
- It's seasonal and a great way to use up any pumpkin
- Child friendly
How to make pumpkin spice drink
- Add the almond milk and pumpkin puree and bring to the boil and stir.
- Reduce to the heat to a low simmer then add your spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and vanilla and stir.
- Allow to simmer for 5 minutes occasionally stirring
- Finally add your condensed milk (or sweetener of your choice) to taste.
- Add optional vegan whipped cream topping and serve accordingly
Vitamix version
- Add all of the ingredients to your container and place the lid securely on.
- Switch the machine on "high" and and dial to 10.
- Blitz until the the contents begins to warm up (this will take several minutes)
Notes and tips
- Make sure you are using pumpkin puree and NOT the canned stuff.
- The topping is optional but to achieve these results you will need vegan style whipping cream to hand.
- This recipe contains no coffee, however feel free to add a splash of coffee if you wish.
- It's best to use a neutral tasting milk like Almond Milk or Cashew Milk so this doesn't compromise the taste of the pumpkin.
- For a creamy smooth sweet taste be sure to use my Vegan Condensed Coconut Milk recipe.
- Feel free to use butternut squash if you can't get hold of fresh pumpkin.
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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Drink
Ingredients
- ½ cup of pumpkin puree
- 2 cups of almond milk
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon of ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ** condensed coconut milk to sweeten to taste notes for the recipe link
- Vegan whipped spray cream topping optional
Instructions
- Add the almond milk and pumpkin puree and bring to the boil and stir.
- .Reduce to the heat to a low simmer then add your spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and vanilla and stir.
- Allow to simmer for 5 minutes occasionally stirring.
- Finally add your condensed milk (or sweetener of your choice) to taste.
- Add optional vegan whipped cream topping and serve accordingly
Notes
- Make sure you are using pumpkin puree and NOT the canned stuff.
- The topping is optional but to achieve these results you will need vegan style whipping cream to hand.
- This recipe contains no coffee, however feel free to add a splash of coffee if you wish.
- It's best to use a neutral tasting milk like Almond Milk or Cashew Milk so this doesn't compromise the taste of the pumpkin.
- For a creamy smooth sweet taste be sure to use my Vegan Condensed Coconut Milk recipe.
- Feel free to use butternut squash if you can't get hold of fresh pumpkin.
Patty @ Spoonabilities
Yay! Pumpkin Spice lives on! This looks delicious and I must try it!
Charla
Thanks Patty 😉
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
I love the flavours of root vegetables and squash, so having them in a warm drink sounds wonderful. Easy to make, and enjoy; and full of goodness and warmth. Such a great idea, perfect for these bitterly cold days in January.
Charla
Thanks Helen. Yes definitely a must for winter!
Kristi
My Mom had a huge crop of pumpkins and squash this past fall. This would be a great thing to try, getting tired of breads!
Charla
You should definitely give it a try Kristi
Kushi
Great recipe. Looks so yummy
Charla
Thank you
Valentina
What a luscious sounding drink! I do indeed loved pumpkin and butternut squash all year -- so I appreciate the freezing tip!
Charla
Thanks Valentina