Seasonal Drinks Anyone Can Make At Home

With the change of seasons, flavorful and toasty beverages are back in style. Believe it or not, you’re more than capable of preparing these hot drinks on your own. So instead of overspending both on calories and cash, try these fall favorite drinks at home!

Double Hot Chocolate 

One of the simplest, yet delectable ways to ring in the autumn weather is with a steaming cup of homemade hot chocolate. Ditch the store-bought powder, and instead try this variant with twice the chocolate taste.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 squares chocolate (or ¼ cup chocolate chips)
• ⅔ cup of milk (or plant based alternative)
• ½ tablespoon sugar (or more to taste)
• ½ tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 cinnamon stick (1 teaspoon crushed cinnamon, optional)

Directions:

Heat up milk of choice in a small saucepan, before adding cocoa powder and sugar into the milk when just warm, stirring slightly until hot. Add the chocolate once the milk heats, and vanilla extract, if desired, stirring until combined. Serve immediately, garnished with whipped cream on top and more chosen toppings. Add cinnamon to the mix for an extra seasonal twist.

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Pumpkin Latte

This coffee drink packs a serious pumpkin pie flavor, without overwhelming sweetness, perfect for autumn mornings. 

Ingredients:

• ½ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
• ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 shot espresso
• ½ tablespoon brown (or cane) sugar
• ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
• Approximately 2/3 tablespoon of pumpkin spice: blend of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon

Directions:

Heat up milk in a saucepan before adding pumpkin puree, until hot. Add sugar, vanilla, and spices before stirring to combine. Pour into a mug of fresh espresso, stir, and enjoy hot.

Iced Pumpkin Latte

If the summer heat is persisting still, enjoy a pumpkin-themed coffee served cold instead. Additionally, this simple drink is made with instant coffee, ideal for those on a budget.

Ingredients:

• 1 heaping tablespoon instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• ⅔ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
• 1 tablespoon brown (or cane) sugar 
• Approximately 2/3 tablespoon of pumpkin spice: blend of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon
• Ice cubes

Directions:

In a tall glass, melt instant coffee, sugar, and spices with hot water until combined. Use brown sugar instead of cane sugar to accentuate the seasonal flavors. Add milk and if still not cold enough, periodically add tablespoons of cold water. Enjoy over ice.

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