It's getting to be that time of year when you find the scent of pumpkin wafting through the air. You don't need to leave your home to enjoy a delicious pumpkin spice latte with this recipe. All you need are a few ingredients and about 10 minutes and you'll have a warm beverage ready to enjoy. Best of all, you'll save yourself a few bucks since coffee shops charge a premium amount for this type of drink.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice puree, plus more for sprinkling
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup hot espresso or hot brewed coffee
• Sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Combine the milk, pure pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin spice puree, and vanilla in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and vent with a small hole.
2. Microwave until the milk is hot. It should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Whisk vigorously until the milk mixture is foamy, for about 30 seconds.
4. Pour the hot espresso or hot brewed coffee into a large mug. Add the foamed milk.
5. Top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with pumpkin spice puree.

Source: Foodnetwork.com