an iced butternut squash latte might sound a little strange at first, but think of it as a pumpkin spice latte. it has all the flavors of fall in a delicious coffee.
the inspiration
I love going to cute little coffee shops, I mean who doesn’t? But as much as I try to support local business the drinks are getting expensive. I also really like making a huge latte at home and drinking it over the course of an hour or two.
So, I figured it would be fun to make a fall latte but do something a bit different. This uses butternut squash puree, along with lots of fall spices, to make something delicious. I decided to make mine iced but you can of course always serve it hot too.
the ingredients
- Butternut Squash Puree: we will blend the puree with other ingredients to integrate the flavor well. You can make homemade butternut squash puree or buy it from the store.
- Coffee: you can use any coffee you like. I used an instant decaf, I know not a popular choice among coffee aficionados. However, I find it to be great. You can also make this a tea latte and swap the coffee for tea.
- Non-Dairy Milk: you can use any non-dairy milk you like. I do like to use something a bit creamier like soy or oat.
- Maple Syrup: this will add sweetness to the latte, as well as nice maple flavor.
- Cinnamon: we will add this right into the coffee to add flavor.
- Nutmeg: the same as the cinnamon, for a nice seasonal touch.
- Vanilla Extract: I like to add in vanilla extract, you can omit if you prefer not to.
- Stevia in the Raw: I do not want my lattes to be super high in calories or sugar so I prefer to use stevia in the raw to sweeten it further. You can use any sweetener you like.
how to make butternut squash latte
- Prepare your coffee in whatever method you need to. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a frother add the butternut squash puree, non-dairy milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
- My frother has cold and warm settings. So, I put it on the cold setting and let it run twice.
- In a large jar or glass add a lot of ice. Then, I like to add the stevia in the raw, cinnamon, and nutmeg before adding in the coffee. Pour in the coffee and mix together.
- Finally, top with the liquid from the frother and mix all together. Taste and add in any other flavors if desired. Enjoy.
what else can i add to this butternut squash latte?
Here are some fun ideas to amp this coffee up even more:
- Swap the coffee for espresso for something stronger.
- Add in a protein shake like Koia to turn this into a protein latte.
- If you want to make a bit more decadent you can add some vegan whipped cream or vegan caramel to the latte.
butternut squash latte faq
Is this recipe allergy friendly?
It does use soy milk. However, you can use any non-dairy milk you like. It is nut and gluten free.
Can I make this a hot drink?
Yes of course.
Can I swap the butternut squash puree for pumpkin?
Sure, I personally think butternut squash has a better flavor so that is why I used it.
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Butternut Squash Latte
Equipment
- Frother paid link
Ingredients
- ½ cup brewed coffee decaf or regular
- 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice I used soy
- ¼ cup butternut squash puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of grade A maple syrup
- cinnamon to desired amount
- nutmeg to desired amount
- stevia in the raw optional, or any sweetener you like
- ice if making cold
Instructions
- Prepare your ½ cup brewed coffee in whatever method you need to. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a frother add 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice, ¼ cup butternut squash puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of grade A maple syrup.
- My frother has cold and warm settings. So, I put it on the cold setting and let it run twice.
- In a large jar or glass add a lot of ice. Then, I like to add the stevia in the raw (I do 2 packets in a 32 ounce jar), cinnamon and nutmeg before adding in the coffee. Pour in the coffee and mix together. You can add as much cinnamon and nutmeg as you like.
- Finally, top with the liquid from the frother and mix all together. Taste and add in any other flavors if desired. Enjoy.
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