Pumpkin Spiced Chai Cream Latte

Just as the days get chilly, I always start longing for long, creamy, warm drinks but without the crazy sugar load and junk that Starbucks and friends have. This is JUST the ticket - perfect to stand around bonfires, crunch through leaves or sit on a big sofa with a biccie with. It has all the spicy, warming fall flavours and creaminess but with a punch of health giving goodness too. With an extra turmeric immune boost bonus too in case the sniffles are lurking. It's so simple to whizz together, and so cosy. Heres a double portion to share and snuggle with.

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup roasted, peeled pumpkin or sweet potato or use tinned if you must!
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• large pinch ground cloves
• grating/large pinch nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (optional extra)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• large pinch white pepper
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (if needed to taste)
• 1/4 cup coconut milk solids, (the top scooped from a tin of coconut milk) whipped
• cinnamon and vanilla powder for dusting

Makes enough for 2. Or 1 for you and some for the littlies. Place everything in a high speed blender until smooth. Warm in a small pan until piping hot. Spoon over the coconut cream and sprinkle with vanilla and/or cinnamon powder.