Enjoy a PSL on National Coffee Day (even if you’re lactose intolerant)
Happy National Coffee Day!! If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram you know all about my love of coffee. Until recently, swinging through the Starbucks’ drive thru was pretty much a daily occurrence. I still love my pumpkin spice latte but I haven’t been so thrilled with the milk part of it.
I’ve been playing around with eliminating different foods from my diet and seeing how I feel and right now lactose is on the no-no list. Sadly, I’ve been skipping my beloved PSL and expereincing some coffee envy. Yep – I truly believe that coffee envy is a thing. It’s the feeling I get when I sadly order a green tea while smelling that amazing aroma of coffee wafting through the air.
Luckily, my friends over at Lactaid have been working hard and came up with their own lactose-free version of the pumpkin spice latte and shared their recipe with me. (And they are even letting me share it with YOU!!)
Birch Coffee Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- For the Birch Coffee Pumpkin Spiced Latte:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Pumpkin spice simple syrup
- 1/3 cup brewed espresso like Birch Coffee Emma’s Espresso
- 1 cup of LACTAID Milk (whole or skim
- For the Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup
- YIELDS: 1 1/2 cups
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground all-spice
Instructions
- To make the Pumpkin Spiced Simple Syrup:
- Bring about 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
- Pour boiling water over spices and sugar in a quart container.
- Whisk lightly until contents dissolve into water.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
- To make the Birch Coffee Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- Add Pumpkin spice simple syrup to mug.
- Brew espresso (like Birch Coffee Emma’s Espresso), using either Chemex, standard drip method or home espresso machine.
- Pour espresso shot over simple syrup in mug.
- Bring 1 cup of LACTAID( Milk to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour warmed LACTAID( Milk into mug and stir.
The only variation I make is that I purchased a milk frother/steamer that I use to warm and froth the Lactaid.
Coffee lovers and dairy sensitive sufferers should visit LACTAID® on Facebook and Twitter for the chance to win a LACTAID® National Coffee Day prize-pack, complete with LACTAID® Milk, an exclusive Birch Coffee roast and other premium coffee gear. You can also check out www.Lactaid.com to download coupons with up to $4 in savings!
LACTAID® Milk gives consumers the ability to indulge in treats (like smoothies, lattes, and shakes) that might otherwise be on the no-no list without worrying about Dairy Envy because its products are made from 100% real milk just without the lactose, making it easier to digest. Since LACTAID® is 100% real dairy just without the lactose, those with dairy sensitivity are able to enjoy the great taste and nutritional benefits of real dairy without any unwanted discomfort.
I have received information and materials from McNeil Nutritionals, LLC the makers of LACTAID®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post.
That looks delicious. I love that Lactaid is so gentle on the system. I have a lactose intolerant friend who was so happy to find out about the brand.
This drink sounds delicious! We love Lactaid products in our home!!
I didn’t even know that coffee day was a thing until I started seeing everyone post about it. Maybe becausE I don’t drink coffee, but the hubs does – and he loves pumpkin lattes!
YES please! OMG, Pumpkin spice lattes are my all time favorite fall drink!
My kids really like pumpkin spice flavored everything. I might have to make this for them since my daughter is lactose intolerant.
I love your cup! This sounds pretty fabulous. I’m not a coffee drinker though, I much prefer tea myself! But this is great and I had no idea there was such a thing especially for those who are lactose intolerant!
Oh this would be great. I’m slightly intolerant of lactose so this would work for me! I want to join in on the pumpkin spice fun!
I am so glad it is pumpkin spice latte time! This sounds so good and we do have some lactose issues in my house so this is even better.
Dairy and I have had disagreements over the years. I’m thrilled I can still have a pumpkin spice latte without regretting it later!
This is my DILs fave, hands down. And this time of the year is her favorite time to drink it too. 🙂
As someone who can’t handle dairy this is so up my alley! I’m gonna make this PSL and enjoy the heck out of it!
This looks terrific for the season! I think lots of lactose intolerant folks can appreciate!
Wow, my friend would love this. She is lactose intolerant so this right up her alley.
This looks so delicious. I will have to give this recipe a try. My friend will love this. She is Lactose Intolerant.
I have never tried Lactaid but my mom drank it due to her lactose intolerance. This drink sounds delish!
I think a Pumpkin Spice Latte would hit the spot right now. I am glad that it is something that those that are lactose intolerant can enjoy, too.
I love Pumpkin Latte…a great way to relax and enjoy a perfect Fall day.
I had my first pumpkin spice latte the other day and it was AMAZING! I got another one yesterday and added Mocha and I have found my new fav drink!
Yes, I agree, coffee envy is most definitely a thing. I am lactose intolerant and Lactaid always saves the day when I need my coffee fix. I can’t wait to try this PSL!
Well, It looks like the cheese didn’t do well as it’s not even on the webtises product list. They now have cottage cheese instead. Maybe try making nice with your local grocer to get them to order you some eggnog this fall. If they already carry the milk it may not be such a hard sell for you. You could always turn the excess into ice cream if you had to order a minimum. Yum!