Need a healthier alternative to the Pumpkin Spice Latte?\u00a0They\u2019re here! Pumpkin Spice Latte specials are all around us. This is great news if you\u2019re not worried about your sugar intake, but can be somewhat depressing for those that run to a glucometer after every sip. <\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to enjoy a Latte without all that sugar?\u00a0Let’s skip the trip to Starbucks and try some of these alternatives to the sugar laden Latte.<\/p>\n

Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte (Tweet Me<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n

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Serves 2 cups<\/p>\n

Serving size 1 cup<\/span><\/p>\n

Items needed<\/b><\/p>\n

1-cup homemade almond milk<\/p>\n

1-cup hot brewed coffee<\/span><\/p>\n

2 tablespoons pumpkin puree<\/span><\/p>\n

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, or stevia (to taste)<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n

Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n

Skinny Vanilla Latte (Tweet Me<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u00a0A light, frothy, warm vanilla flavored coffee drink<\/b><\/p>\n

Serves: 1\u00bc Cup<\/span><\/p>\n

Serving size: 1\u00bc Cup<\/span><\/p>\n

Items needed<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00bd cup brewed coffee<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2154<\/span> cup non-fat milk<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tbsp. vanilla extract<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc – \u00bd tsp. stevia (to taste)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n

In a small saucepan add milk, stevia and vanilla extract. Over low heat, whisk milk constantly at a fast speed for froth, for approx. 2 minutes or until milk is warm and froth.<\/p>\n

Pour into coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perfect Raw Food Latte (Tweet Me<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n

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Perfect Raw Food Latte<\/b><\/p>\n

Serves 6 cups<\/p>\n

Serving size 1 cup<\/span><\/p>\n

Items needed<\/b><\/p>\n

5 1\/2 cups filtered water<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons raw almond butter<\/span><\/p>\n

1-tablespoon coconut oil<\/span><\/p>\n

1-teaspoon raw vanilla<\/span><\/p>\n

2 teaspoons maca powder<\/span><\/p>\n

2 tablespoons raw cacao<\/span><\/p>\n

1-teaspoon ashwaganda<\/span><\/p>\n

dash of Himalayan sea salt<\/span><\/p>\n

dash cayenne pepper<\/span><\/p>\n

dash cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n

raw honey (to taste)<\/span><\/p>\n

Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n

Use a blender on high speed for 3 minutes. The mixture will be warm, creamy, and have a frothy latte foam on top.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Most importantly, don\u2019t forget to enjoy! Use these diabetes friendly recipe<\/a> alternatives to keep your blood sugar levels within your doctor\u2019s recommended range. (Share Tweet<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favorite diabetes friendly latte recipe? <\/span>Please share with us…<\/span><\/p>\n

@TheSugarCubeApp<\/span><\/p>\n

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