It’s fall!! I love the chill in the air, the warming smells that waft from restaurants and cafes, the scarves and boots, sipping hot tea, and (soon) the leaves changing colours. Whenever fall arrives I always make sure to appreciate it, because winter comes all too soon and sticks around for a good long time.
My schedule has been jam packed lately, meaning my recipe creating has been slacking. So I haven’t been able to come up with any super fancy and impressive like this, this or this (click for some serious salivation). But those things that I have come up with have been quick and easy. I like to think this is good for you guys too, you get an awesome recipe that celebrates fall, tastes delicious, and can be whipped up in a few minutes time as long as you remember to soak your nuts ahead of time.
Dear readers, I have created a creamer that infuses the taste of fall into every hot beverage you prepare: Pumpkin Spice Creamer. Using almonds and cashews to get things good and creamy, with some pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup for deliciousness, this creamers makes a fantastic addition to a cup of coffee, Dandy Blend or tea. It makes your cup feel extremely luxurious and lets you get that amazing pumpkin taste into your diet one more way :)
Even if you drink dairy, I highly recommend making this. Avoiding dairy this time of year is a good idea since it’s a mucous forming food, and we don’t want you all getting sick and stuffy! Plus this way we avoid any issues of exposure to antibiotics and growth hormones right?
Anyway, back to beautiful autumnal thoughts full of cinnamon, warmth and just a little decadence :)
Pumpkin Spice Creamer (Vegan, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-Free)
Ingredients (~ 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 4 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Soak the almonds and cashews overnight and drain and rinse well in the morning.
Blend the nuts with the water until thick and creamy. Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine-meshed strainer to get out all the almond pulp. This mixture is thick so it takes a little patience but it's so worth it!
Rinse out the blender and add the strained cream back to it. Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup and pulse to combine. Store in the fridge and add to everything!
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I hope you enjoy this recipe and that it adds some much needed pumpkin to your life.
Do you guys like pumpkin? I find I start adding it to everything this time of year!
What are some other fall favourites? Definitely apples, specifically honey crisp. So delicious and so short-lived!
Very cool, you are one smart lady Got it pinned and tweeted!
Haha thanks Cindy, I do try ;)
Just came across this via Wellness Weekends and I have to say, my cup o’ Joe here all of a sudden feels insufficient! Any idea how long a batch of this will keep in the fridge? Thank you!
Hey Cara! It definitely helps to kick a cup of coffee up to the next level! After about a week, it started to get a little thick, but you can just add a little more water and it’s fine. I would suggest using it within a week and a half! Not difficult, believe me :)
You are so brilliant Gabby – this is so freakin neat!
Gee, thanks Heather :) you’re the sweetest!
i need this in my life:)
I hope you get to try it soon :)
fabulous post!! i absolutely love fall too! so much pumpkin goodness!! :D
Thanks Caralyn :) Fall is the best, I sorta feel bad for all the other seasons!
I made a batch this morning – delicious and easy with my Vitamix!
So happy you like it!
Something I am going to update in the recipe- it gets really think after a week or so in the fridge so either use it up before then or thin it out a bit :)
I noticed it got thick just sitting in the frig since this morning :) But since I'll be using it in my frappes, that is perfect!
I’m another Aussie giggling at the US bloggers all going bananas over pumpkin at the moment. So cute! This sounds delish and like a great base for a smoothie, mmmmmm….
Oh I like the way you think Bex! That is happening for sure!
Genius Gabby – this creamer sounds amazing – well done! I am not a creamer in my coffee person unfortunately but I love the sounds of an Chicory drink at night with this :) Yum!
Neither am I Shira, but this recipe was calling to me! I’ve been putting it in my Dandy Blend and it’s delicious!
Creamer isn’t something we have in Australia, so this is mucho intriguing to me. I’m also getting ready to learn the American obsession with sweet pumpkin creations!
I never really jumped on the creamer bandwagon but this just HAD to be made. Hope you enjoy our pumpkin obsession!
This looks incredible! I need this in my morning drink tomorrow :) Just wanted to let you know you were one of the winners of my NuNaturals Stevia Giveaway Contest. Email me at glutenfreepantryblog@gmail.com when you get a chance!
Oh that is sooo exciting! I think this is one of the giveaways I wanted to win the most! I will be emailing you :)
I hope you like this creamer!
This sounds delicious, Gabby – all your recipes keep making me crave things I should not have (pumpkin! maple syrup!) LOVE this idea though…. will bookmark it in the back of my mind for the future :)
What I don’t get is the pumpkin-crazy period that seems to happen in the US/Canada during fall – why is this? Do you only get pumpkins at this time of the year or something? Why is everyone going pumpkin-mad???
Haha I’m sorry Lou ;) Definitely keep it in mind though!
Ya it’s when pumpkins are in season for us, so we go crazy! You guys down south are so luckyto have them year round. Plus they are so warming and it is just starting to get chilly here. I love this time of year!
Love your pumpkin spice cream recipe! I need to make some for my coffee tomorrow ;)
and thanks for the link love!
Thank you! It would definitely bring some deliciousness to your morning cup :)
My pleasure- you certainly know how to make my mouth water!
I’m not the biggest pumpkin fan (gasp), but I do enjoy it! I’m with ya on the apples though! Butternut squash is another favorite…and spaghetti squash for low carb pasta! I actually think I enjoy spaghetti squash more than pasta. More than any food, I love the holiday season and the weather. It doesn’t cool off in AZ until the end of October, so I get enough heat! Happy WIAW Gabby!
I’m totally in agreement on the squash! I love apghetti squash as a pasta substitute and acorn squash with a little maple syrup is divine :) I love the holiday season too- everything is just so happy!
I was just thinking about how I was craving a pumpkin spice latte but not sure where I could get a vegan option. And you come along with this recipe. Perfect timing my friend!
So glad I could help! I was facing the same dilemma, it’s serious business this pumpkin spice latte!
Although tempted, I’ve never actually had a pumpkin spice latte. It sounds like it has potential but way too much sugar for me. Your homemade creamer would solve everything! Thrilled to have your recipe- Thanks for sharing!
I used to work in a cafe where we had pumpkin spice syrup, so I’ve had my fair share, but now I haven’t been able to find a place! But you’re right, too much sugar anyway. This is a great way to get to enjoy a seasonal beverage along with everyone else :)
Oh my heavens, I love this idea! You’re turning my coffee into a healthy but creamy and delicious snack! I can’t wait to try it! :-)
Thanks Kristy! It definitely gives your coffee a hit of something special :) I hope you like it!
Mmmm this looks amazing Gabby!!! Let Fall begin!!! :) I totally agree – winter comes TOO fast so I enjoy the beautiful fall and get so inspired by delicious ingredients.
Guess what?! I’m coming through Toronto next month! We’re going to see J’s family in Milton and flying into TO. I reeeally need to get to Cookies Unmylk this time so if it can happen and if you’re free would love to meet up.
Thank you Heather!! It’s the perfect way to make that morning cup of coffee or tea extra special!
Thanks amazing!! Yes I would love to see you! I only like about 20 min from that place so we shall definitely meet up and chat over almond milk lattes :)
Ahhhh I love this. So brilliant, I’ll definitely be making this.
Thanks Beth, I hope you like it!
Um you are my hero. Seriously. Pumpkin spice creamer?! I’m SOOOOOO excited about this!! I’m going to have to try it when I get back from Florida! It seems really easy too, I can’t wait! Especially with some cold brewed coffee :) Do you heat your cold brewed coffee? If so do you just do it on the stove?
Thanks for the amazing recipe! Have a great rest of your week!
Haha I don’t think I’ve ever been anyone’s hero before ;) I have been concocting this idea for ages now and I’m so happy with how it turned out! Yes, when you get back from Florida there will be a chill in the air and this will be perfect for it!
I do heat my cold-brewed coffee. What I do, is make it really strong in the first place, then add boiling water! about 3:1 hot water to coffee. That’s what works for me!
Enjoy your week too and have fun in Florida!
What a fantastic, and delicious, idea.
Thank you Rachel!
Nice one, Gabby! I love apples, too, but with the harvest decimation this year I wonder what the pickings will be like. Have you spotted honeycrisp yet? Wait, you live next to SLM – you must have seen them already!!
Thanks my dear :) Oh honey crsip…why must you be so rare?
Wonderful idea! I’m always jealous when I see those seasonal creamers at the grocery store… now I can make my own :)
Right? Why can’t vegans have tasty creamers too?!
Quick recipes are my favourites as I never have time for anything else!
We don’t really get fall here, the seasons change from mild and grey to freezing cold and grey at this time of year! Ha ha. It rains too much to notice what the trees are doing.
I love pumpkin but we only have it in for about a month and can’t get it in any other form, no canned pumpkin to be found. So I’m really making the most of it at the moment too and adding it to everything!
This recipe looks gorgeous. I must try and remember where I put my nut milk bag!
That’s too bad about not getting a fall! I find it’s always shorter than I’d like it to be here…winter comes way too fast!
No canned pumpkin, that’s terrible! Although I do remember when i was in Ireland I could only find it at a specialty food shop and it was super expensive. I certainly missed it!
Thanks so much Katherine! I hope you find that nut milk bag and make it!
I love fall and pumpkin and scarves and tea too! And I hear ya on too busy for recipe creation. School is so demanding so the weekend mornings have become a jam packed fridge stocking task but finding time to post is my biggest problem. And I have totally been eyeing/drooling/obsessing over those cinnamon rolls!! Hopefully we’ll both get some time to make then :)
I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one struggling to find time to cook! It’s actually terrible, I miss it! Don’t those cinnnamon rolls look amazing? Maybe I’ll make them over Thanksgiving!
VEGAN PUMPKIN SPICE CREAMER?! Gabby, you are a genius and I can’t wait to make this. Also, your site is looking great!
Thank you Megan, you are so funny! It definitely makes mornings easy to wake up to! Thanks for stopping by :)
I would love to try this my friend, it could be a delicious filling for autumn melting moments :D
Great idea!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks Uru! Hope you’re not annoyed by all the pumpkin recipes from this side of the world yet ;)
What a brilliant idea. I wish I had half the ideas you have! I have been making a lot of dairy free foods with cashews, but I never saw a recipe like this before. Hats off to you, and thanks for sharing. This one goes to the top of my to do list.
Thanks Mari! I hope you like it when you try it! It’s so nice to get to enjoy the seasonal beverages along with everyone else :)