#butfirstcoffee

I can’t tell you how many times I have seen that on my Instagram feed, mostly from other moms of toddlers and other SLPs. As SLPs who are stressed out, tired and often running on empty, coffee seems like the cure for it all, and pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season.

Honestly, I love coffee, but as a Stress Management Coach, have a love/hate relationship. Yes, it is delicious and I have a cup or two a day. But if I find myself for others using it as a way to get through the day, or the amount seems to skyrocket, then there might be and imbalance going on and some much needed self-care long overdue.

Even so, if you are a lover of coffee, or at least PSL, here is a recipe that is caffeinated and has some extra nutrition. Plus this cheap pumpkin spice latte won’t break your SLP bank.

Ginger and cinnamon help to aid in digestion and reduce stomach irritation that can accompany coffee. Nutmeg helps to calm any jitters (as does decaffeinated coffee) and the fat in the coconut whipped cream, even from a jar, helps you to absorb the nutrients in the pumpkin and even the anti-oxidants in the coffee.

Ready to try it? Grab your favorite brew and a blender, and give it a go.

Quick and Cheap Pumpkin Spice Latte 

Makes 1 large mug of coffee

1/2 cup hot brewed coffee (decaf works in the evening!)

1 cup unsweetened, vanilla almond/soy/cashew/coconut milk

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp cloves

*optional 1/2 tsp vanilla extract if you use regular or non-vanilla milk

Blend all ingredients together in your blender until slightly frothy. Top with whipped cream (I used coconut whipped cream) and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

What is your favorite go-to for coffee? Leave it in the comments below and (if you love it) share this recipe on IG and FB using the hashtag #SLPPSL .

Enjoy!