We’ve had a few chilly mornings and the kids are back in school. It’s that time of year…pumpkin spice latte time!
But I have a little PSA about the PSL…
A venti pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks has over 60 grams of sugar. Wtf??!!
That is just way too much sugar.
We all know that excess sugar consumption is associated with things like weigh gain, diabetes and even heart disease.
But for me, the biggest reason to watch my sugar intake…
Sugar causes wrinkles.
Let me say that again…sugar causes wrinkles, through a process called glycation.
But don’t worry, I have a solution for you... a pumpkin spice latte without all the added sugar.
My PSL can make you prettier. And smarter.
I call it the smart/sexy pumpkin spice latte. Here’s what you need…
Mushroom Coffee from Four Sigmatic makes it smart. The Lions Mane/Chaga blend can help with focus and concentration. Now that I am using this on a regular basis I really notice a difference. Just so we’re clear, this is real coffee. Made from coffee beans with mushroom extracts added. So it tastes like coffee. Not mushrooms.
Collagen Peptides from Further Food make it sexy. Collagen Peptides can give you firmer skin, stronger nails and hair and even a better body. Um, sign me up please! I have noticed a significant difference in my skin since I started using collagen peptides on a daily basis, and it’s so easy to just blend them into your morning beverage.
Pumpkin Spice dairy free creamer from nutpods is what gives it that yummy seasonal flavor. nutpods are plant based and have no added sugar. They have a wonderful creamy mouthfeel just like half and half.
On the days I want to sweeten this up, I’ll add a few drops of my favorite liquid vanilla stevia from NuNaturals. But I have truly learned to enjoy the taste of this unsweetened…it’s creamy, spicy and delicious.
Oh, and it’s also super quick and easy to make…here you go!
smart/sexy pumpkin spice latte
one packet Four Sigmatic instant mushroom coffee
one scoop Further Food collagen peptides
generous splash (about two tablespoons) Pumpkin Spice nutpods
liquid vanilla stevia (I use NuNaturals) to taste
seven to eight ounces hot water
Put everything in a large mug. Use a frother to combine the ingredients and froth the coffee. Enjoy!
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nutpods Pumpkin Spice dairy free creamer
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