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FOOD AND DRINK WHAT'S TASTIER THAN HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE? na Ss = RENATA RICHARDSON ‘olumn In autumn, food and bever- age taste preferences switch to more cosy and spiced. Start your day, or treat yourself ona cool crisp afternoon, by making this healthy and delicious pumpkin spiced latte. It's make and rivals those ey fe expensive, high- calorie coffee shop versions. My version has fewer calories, no sugar-spiking syrups, less coffee (or you can leave it out al- together) and is more of a amy, warming and fabulous fall beverage. Oat milk is a great alterna- tive plant-based milk when wanting to reduce your dairy intake. High in beta slucan, “a soluble fibre, it supports the balancing of eee ee els and heart heal PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE Prep time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 generous mug of deli- ciousness INGREDIENTS +3 tbsp pure pumpkin purée (yes, this usually comes in a larger can and you only need a little for this latte but you'll be making this again and again so it will get used up — believe me— plus there are other pumpkin recipes at my site you can use it in) 1 cup oat milk — alternate: almond, » cashew, soy or dairy milk + 1/2 cup water — alternate: leftover herbal tea is fabulous +1 tbsp coconut butter — al- ternate: use 1 tsp of a nut butter of your choice +1tbsp maple syrup + 1/2 tsp vanilla +1/2 tsp ground cinnamon inger p instant coffee powder (optional but it lends a very in- teresting subtle flavour) HOW IT'S MADE + Add all the ingredients toa small pot on the stove, whisk or stir, and warm up over medium- low heat. - Alternately, in a large cup or a medium-sized bowl, add all the ingredients, whisk or stir, and microwave for two minutes. + Once heated, give the mix- ture a good whisk. + Carefully pour your latt deliciousness into your Tavou. rite mug! Top with a dollop of whipped coconut (or dairy) cream. Enjoy! Renata Richardson is a cer- tified culinary nutrition in- structor and honours graduate from the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. The Toronto-based chef is also a recipe developer and tester, cookbook contrib- utor and published recipe au- thor. Email renata@renatacol- lective.com for more informa- tion. area Renata Richardson photo This homemade take on the classic pumpkin spice latte has fewer calories, No sugary syrups and is perfect on a cool, crisp autumn afternoon. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM HAMILTON'S SAVE 70% OFF FRIDAY AND SATURDAY HOME DELIVERY NOW JUST HAMILON GK R AWEEK FOR 52 WEEKS! SUBSCRIBE AT: hsoffers.ca/deal/CNHSLOW OR CALL: 1-800-263-8386 and quote code CNHS LOW Secrecy atcity hall pe ‘The New ice at 1 ven Times inter 905-522-7732 to get the regular rate for your: 2022. 220z ‘f JequiaAoN ‘Aepsiny | sereeg emIAHeO | Ly woo"uoyEYyapIsUl