Spiced Pumpkin Mocha Lattes

[gringalicious]

Coffee makes everything better doesn’t it? It’s like God’s little gift to humanity to make life more bearable.

When I was little, I used to think “I’ll never like that nasty black stuff Mom and Dad drink!” and yet somehow here I sit completely hooked. I’m still a little bit in denial about it but I have a feeling I won’t be getting over it anytime soon unless forced by a natural disaster, third world war, or something bigger stopping the coffee supply to this country.

I used to think Loralai from Gilmore Girls was so hilarious with her extreme addiction to the Jo, but what was even funnier was how Luke always told her she couldn’t have it. Sorry for making references you don’t understand if you’ve never seen the show, but speaking of that, did any of you see the Netflix finale? We've been re-watching them recently and I'm thinking of giving them a second chance before I pass judgment.

Okay, but more to the point, we have lattes to discuss! I know there’s about a trillion and four recipes for pumpkin spice lattes out there and this one is probably not spectacularly different from them all, but I guess I was feeling left out of the latte club so here’s my contribution. There’s always a big hype about Starbuck’s pumpkin spice latte and, I’ve never actually had one, but from what I’ve heard they’re not all that, but you guys all know how I feel about things being better when you make them yourself.

I added a little chocolate to these but I did my best to keep the ingredients super easy because, really, isn’t that the whole point of coffee in the first place? Who can handle a complicated recipe for coffee before they’ve had their coffee? It’s like a catch 22.

I am so excited for Fall you guys!!! My favorite months of the year. So I made two different versions of this so that one could be vegan for my wonderful vegan readers and friends (love you guys!). But I also know that a lot of you prefer just plain and simple dairy products so there’s that too. This is how I’d like to wake up everyday and I think this would be the perfect way to start of your day come Thanksgiving. I don’t know if you can tell but I have….. a latte love for this recipe! (Sorry, I’ve got some really punny friends who are starting to rub off on me.)

As always, the recipe is available upon request, and I always give an upvote for the first one.


Also, check out some of my other recent food posts for more mouthwatering photos!

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2. BUTTERY & CRUNCHY PISTACHIO ALMOND BAKLAVA - Food Photo Shoot

3. Father's Day!!! Chocolate Bacon Mini Cakes + Peanut Butter Frosting (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

4. CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP with PANCETTA - Food Photo Shoot

5. National Picnic Day: How to Make Pink Lemonade with Beets! (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

6. Balsamic Chickpea + Veggie Couscous Salad

7. BREAKFAST SPECIAL! Buttermilk Biscuits + Sausage Gravy (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

8. Sweet Harvest Time Apple Streusel Crumb Bread (FOOD PHOTO SHOOT)

9. Sesame Chicken with Pomegranate + Fried Rice

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.

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Comments

[oceancoinz]

Wow, that looks amazing cinnamon and pumpkin together always makes such a wonderful dish.

[gringalicious]

You are so correct @oceancoinz. Thanks so much for commenting

[oceancoinz]

no problem, have a fabulous day. :3

[dontstopmenow]

That looks superb!

Mind sharing the recipe? I have never had pumpkin on a drink before.

And again, you make such lovely photos, with those leaves, the cinnamon sticks! Great taste!

Thanks for sharing!

[alovelymess]

Looks good as always! :)

[gringalicious]

So sweet a comment as always! ❤️

[uglysweater]

When I am drinking coffee again, you will have to remake these for me. :)

[gringalicious]

I'll have a mocha fountian for you!! Can't wait @uglysweater!

[uglysweater]

Me neither! 😁

[scaredycatguide]

OMG, I should be in bed sleeping by now instead of posting and voting. I'm gonna need one of these lattes tomorrow morning! :-)

[gringalicious]

True dat, my friend. I'm totally there with ya. Haha, thanks @scaredycatguide

[amy-goodrich]

I'll be making your vegan version! Love pumpkin spice lattes! And sure there are a million other recipes out there! Nonetheless, I trust your taste pallet better ;)

[gringalicious]

Ok, maybe only 950,000 - LOL - Please post your vegan version. It will be great!!

[indiantraveller]

Viewing your post, i remembered the famous CCD Quote.. 'alot can happen over a cup of coffee'... Very nice ...... Keep it up..following you...

[gringalicious]

That is a great quote. Thanks @indiantraveller

[indiantraveller]

Thanks :) plz Have a look at my post .. Do upvote I am sure you will like it

[mirzacho]

Coffee can not be separated from the steemians.
Bitter coffee will taste delicious when we while making a blog in steemit, taste more delicious

[gringalicious]

Now that is some cold hard truth my Steemian pal. Thanks @mirzacho!

[sweta]

Really looks delicious and would like to prepare as yesterday itself i got a big pumpkin from my garden ;)

[gringalicious]

I would love to see your garden pumpkins. You should make a post of it

[sweta]

Sure i will take a pic of the one i plucked few days back...but how can i upload pic here...pls guide , i am new here

[pratikchordia]

more people die of coffee than of cigarette. some even burn their oesophagus.

[gringalicious]

Good to know

[shamimreza]

i want to eat

[gringalicious]

Thanks @shamimreza

[shamimreza]

welcome

[howtostartablog]

Love the amount of effort you've put in food photography! Great post as usual :)

[gringalicious]

It's really kind of you to say that @howtostartablog. Most people don't seem to have a clue what goes into food photography so it's always nice to hear that.

[kiwideb]

I know what goes into it! I compare photos by you or @sharingeverybite to mine and know that you both outclass me x 100 ;-)

[gringalicious]

Oh, I don't think I'm 'outclassing' anyone. Your photos are great and your posts are always so informative!

[cryptastic]

I like that a lot-te

[gringalicious]

Haha, thanks @cryptastic!

[arckrai]

Wow I really want a pumpkin mocha latte right now

[gringalicious]

Wish I could send you one, seriously. Thanks for commenting @arckrai!

[paradise-found]

Another awesome recipe, thank you Gringa!!

[gringalicious]

You're so sweet @paradise-found! Thank you

[birjudanak]

first of all its nice photos taken of coffee, yes most of people love coffee for relaxation but here in my place mostly people take tea but what i notice is majority people prefer to coffee. upped and followed you.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @birjudanak. Great comment

[mcekworo]

Your presentation is great! The pictures are captivating.
Thanks for sharing @gringalicious
.... following you!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @mcekworo, I appreciate it

[mcekworo]

You are welcome.

[trinaskylar]

So much yes to the Gilmore Girls reference! The new Eps on Netflix took me a couple times before I really started to love them, give it another go! The show itself will always be #1 in my heart though.
Thanks for sharing your recipes! Love this!

[gringalicious]

Ahh, another Gilmore fan, so awesome. You have a new follower. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post

[nocopyrightarts]

Indeed it does

[gringalicious]

Thanks @nocopyrightarts. Is that you in the gif?

[jaibaru]

A very good post ... I love it ... good luck.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @jaibaru

[noahinigo10101]

hi @gringalicious nice blog you got there, coffee is one of my favorite drinks specially when working in the office, it always keeps you up.. I will try this one thou...

[gringalicious]

Thanks @noahinigo10101. Welcome to steemit. Thanks for taking the time to comment on my post

[crissimoes]

I will try this :D I love this kind of drink, perfect for the cold days

[gringalicious]

You bet it is. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @crissimoes

[mayasky]

That looks absolutely amazing @gringalicious... And I agree 100%, Coffee makes EVERYTHING better.. ;)

[gringalicious]

I am so glad to be in the same club, he coffee makes everything better club. I am a master member in that one for sure. Thanks so much @mayasky

[mayasky]

Heheh.. Great to meet another'' Black Belt'' ;)

[nomadrituals]

I would love the recipe, too, if you don't mind sharing. Pumpkin spiced things are literally my favourite thing about autumn.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @nomadrituals, the recipe is at the top of the comments

[natashahall]

This looks amazing! Love pumpkins spiced drinks :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @natashahall

[arbitrarykitten]

Coffee is truly soothing to the soul :)
I'm making this as soon as I get home from my crazy day!

[gringalicious]

Oh, please tell me how it turned out for you?

[arbitrarykitten]

Oh man... I wish I would have taken a photo :( Hindsight.

It was delicious. And comforting. Certainly reminded me of fall on this hot summer day

[ghostgtr]

[gringalicious]

so cool

[sweta]

Hey ,
How to upload pics & gifs in reply option ?
Can u guide

[sandstorm]

Never tried the Starbucks version either ☕, but now that I know the @gringalicious will be stocking these tasty spiced pumpkin 🎃 lattes for the fall, I know where my order is being placed 😁