Healthy Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe for At Home Fall Coffee
Make a Starbucks Pumpkin Cold Foam Coffee At Home
Fall is nearly here, meaning the weather is growing cooler and the leaves are starting to change color. It also means that Americans are flocking to Starbucks and other major retailers for their annual pumpkin cream cold brew or pumpkin spice latte.
Though tasty, these drinks are often loaded with added sugars that make them less healthy options. Our healthy pumpkin cream coffee recreates the taste of this fall favorite without adding extra calories and sugar.
Downsides of Commercial Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
A grande (16 ounce) pumpkin cream cold brew at Starbucks contains 250 calories and 8 grams of saturated fat. Most worrisome, though, are the 31 grams of added sugars. That’s most of the recommended daily intake of sugar for men (36 grams) and more than the recommended intake for women (25 grams), all in one beverage! The Dunkin Donuts version is no better, with a medium pumpkin cold brew with sweet cold foam containing a whopping 47 grams of sugar.
Healthy Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Recipe
Our healthy pumpkin cream cold brew recipe recreates the flavor of the original but is packed with nutrients rather than artificial flavors and added sugars.
Benefits of Pumpkin for Those Over 50
Pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse. One cup of cooked pumpkin puree contains:
250% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A
19% of your vitamin C
Potassium
Copper
Manganese
Vitamin B2
Vitamin E
Iron
In addition to these vitamins and minerals, pumpkin is a great source of antioxidants. These halt or reverse cellular damage and aging, lowering risk of a variety of chronic diseases. Pumpkin also contains plenty of fiber, promoting digestive health and regular bowel movements.
Some people worry about caffeine consumption, but caffeine actually has a variety of health benefits. In moderation, caffeine promotes mental alertness, increases bowel regularity, and lowers the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. Of course, too much caffeine can disrupt your sleep or make you feel jittery. Stick to 1-2 servings of caffeine before noon to get the most benefit without interrupting your sleep.
Ingredients
1/3 cup milk or non-dairy milk of your choice (oat milk is a good alternative)
1 T. canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup of coffee, chilled
Ice for serving
Instructions
Add the milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender. Puree to froth the pumpkin cream. Alternatively, add the ingredients to a jar or glass and use a hand frother to mix them together.
Pour the cream over your iced coffee. Stir.
You can make iced coffee at home by brewing your normal coffee and putting it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to chill. You can also add this pumpkin cream on top of a store bought iced coffee or your normal cup of hot coffee.
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