Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Like most people with good taste, I love coffee. I enjoy waking up and having a warm cup of coffee, and in the summer I like having iced coffee to cool off. I don’t like black coffee though- I have a sweet tooth and it’s just too bitter for me. I switch up what I put in my coffee sometimes but I love it with a little milk. The only problem? I’m lactose intolerant.

The solution to my problem is LACTAID. It’s real milk, so it’s delicious {especially in coffee}, but it doesn’t contain lactose. This means that even those of us who are lactose intolerant can enjoy it! That said, dairy envy {being jealous of others who get to enjoy dairy without discomfort} is very real- I know that I hate having to order soy milk at the coffee shop instead of regular- it just doesn’t taste the same. LACTAID tastes the same as real milk since it is real milk- so it’s helping to put an end to dairy envy!

Today is National Coffee Day and LACTAID wants to help everyone celebrate- even though of us usually suffering from dairy envy. For those in New York City, you can stop by any Birch Coffee location in Manhattan today {Tuesday, Sept. 29th} from 7-10 AM and receive a free LACTAID^® Latte! Not in Manhattan? Coffee lovers and dairy sensitive sufferers should visit LACTAID^® on Facebook and Twitter for the chance to win a LACTAID^® National Coffee Day prize-pack, complete with LACTAID^® Milk, an exclusive Birch Coffee roast and other premium coffee gear. You can check out www.Lactaid.com to download coupons with up to $4 in savings!

We don’t have a Birch Coffee location near me, but their concoctions sound delicious. Want to try it at home? Here’s their Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe!

BIRCH COFFEE PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE

SERVINGS: 1 (8 oz)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

For the Birch Coffee Pumpkin Spiced Latte:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Pumpkin spice simple syrup
• 1/3 cup brewed espresso, like Birch Coffee Emma’s Espresso
• 1 cup of LACTAID Milk (whole or skim)

For the Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

YIELDS: 1 1/2 cups

• 1 1/2 cup water
•  1/2 cup organic cane sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground all-spice

To make the Pumpkin Spiced Simple Syrup:

1. Bring about 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Pour boiling water over spices and sugar in a quart container.
3. Whisk lightly until contents dissolve into water.
4. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.

To make the Birch Coffee Pumpkin Spiced Latte

1. Add Pumpkin spice simple syrup to mug.
2. Brew espresso (like Birch Coffee Emma’s Espresso), using either Chemex, standard drip method or home espresso machine.
3. Pour espresso shot over simple syrup in mug.
4. Bring 1 cup of LACTAID Milk to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Pour warmed LACTAID Milk into mug and stir.

Whether you’re a PSL fan like I am or you just prefer a splash of milk in your coffee, be sure to check out LACTAID products for 100% real dairy- with no discomfort!

You can find LACTAID® ice creams at many grocery stores nationwide and at most Walmart stores- check out the store locator to find it near you! &If you’re looking for more great lactose-free recipes, try the recipe converter from LACTAID® to find out how to make your favorite recipes lactose intolerant-friendly!

How will you celebrate National Coffee Day?