Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Steamer Copycat

I feel bad complaining about our weather here in California, especially since we spent a lovely afternoon on Friday watching the Huntington Beach Air Show while playing in the waves, but dang it!  I just want to wear my Fall wardrobe and drink Pumpkin Spice Steamers from Starbucks.  Is that too much to ask California?!

We've had a handful of days in the 70s so you can bet I run for my boots any chance I can get.  I mean, these over the knee boots have been under my bed since the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale MONTHS ago.   It was like Christmas when we had a random cloudy day last week and I got to wear them for the first time.  Chambray is my favorite color for Fall or any season really so I was excited to put these matching outfits together for Dylan and I.  This dress was under $20!  I've linked everything below.

I have a hard time finding any reason to be grateful for Kim Kardashian's contribution to society, there is really only 1 thing I can think of.  She is responsible for bring the black choker back from the 90s and I for one will forever be grateful.  I kind of love how delicate and understated this one is.

I purchased this suede inset black fold over clutch a couple weeks ago and fell in love with this darling print on the inside.  Plus, you can fit a ton of stuff in there and it matches my highly favored over the knee boots.

Now back to my beloved Pumpkin Spice Steamer.  Not being a coffee drinker can be a little lonely.  I mean what do you order at Starbucks during the Fall if you aren't ordering a PSL?  Is there anything else?!  Turns out there is!  The Pumpkin Spice Steamer is oh so warm and delicious and fills that Pumpkin Spice need.

I don't always have time to run out to get one so I came up with an amazing copycat recipe that could pass any blind taste test!  It's super easy to throw together, even quicker that professionals.  To complete the authentic barista experience I keep Dixie® To Go cups on hand.  I can take them with me when I lose track of time and have to rush out for school pick up and I can just toss them when my kids have confiscated the last bit of Pumpkin Spice goodness.  Ugh, who wants to do dishes if they don't have to right?!  I have more important things to spend time doing.  The leak-resistant lid & insulated layer give me peace of mind and allows me to enjoy my hot beverage confidently.

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Steamer Copycat Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup milk | 1/4 cup pumpkin spice creamer | 1 T pumpkin puree | 1 T sweetened condensed milk | 1/4 t pumpkin pie spice

Instructions: Mix all ingredients in blender till well combined.  Heat in a sauce pan over the stove till just begins to simmer.  Carefully pour in Dixie® To Go cup and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon if you like.

Style photos courtesy: Love Photography by Channell[show_shopthepost_widget id="2054335"]

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