Pumpkin Coffee Creamer

Before I get into this post I want to send my prayers and thoughts to all those affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Our power went out for a few hours, but nothing like what happened in and around N.Y.C.  Please take a moment to send positive thoughts their way.
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I don't know if I'm a complete dud or what.  I have tried almost every pumpkin spice "latte" (they're really misto) recipes online.  I haven't found one with a flavor and texture that I truly love.  I was playing around in the kitchen, and discovered I loved the flavor of the milk/cream part.  I decided to make my failed latte experiments turn into a delicious creamer to add to my coffee.  Let's be honest with each other.  Nothing tastes as amazeballs as Starbucks so why not take it in a similar direction?

I personally hate the flavor of artificial sugars and ingredients.  I can't eat or drink sugar-free anything, including the chemical laden creamers of the powdered variety.  Not to mention how horrible sugar-free goods are for your body and digestion.  Before I was educated on the evils of sugar-free,  I tried to make myself like it.  I just couldn't take the flavor or aftertaste.

I love how this recipe gives me the hint of pumpkin I crave.  If you want your pumpkin kicked-up-a-notch, serve it with your favorite pumpkin spice coffee and syrup.

How perfect would this be to have in your mug while trick-or-treating with the little ones?!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of your choice or half-and-half if you're feeling naughty
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender
2. Pour desired amount of creamer into hot, freshly brewed coffee of choice
3. Optional: sprinkle pumpkin pie spice on top.  You can add whipped cream to if you want to treat yourself.

If you prefer a more latte/misto experience you can warm the milk up in the microwave.  That way you can add more pumpkin creamer without cooling off your coffee.  For a more Starbucks flavor I suggest using espresso.

 Make sure to store what's left of the creamer in an airtight container in your refrigerator.