Happy Pumpkin Spice Latte Day!

pink_and_shiny
pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
Today's the first day of a wonderful thing - the first official day that Starbucks serves the Pumpkin Spice Latte!!
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Oh hello, Fall in a cup. How wonderful of you to join us. We've been waiting for you.

And they've also got Toffee Mocha this year, too. *drool*

Anyone looking forward to treating themselves to a little nonfat latte?

And just FYI - a tall nonfat no whip PSL clocks in at 200 cals, a short (n/f, no whip) comes in at 130.
(The Toffee Mocha info is not yet available on Sbux' website. Hmmph.)
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  • urmyeffinstar
    urmyeffinstar Posts: 57 Member
    Ah I'm excited! It just reminds me that fall is coming <3
  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    YUMMY!!! I always get it as a frap cuz it's sooo good.!
  • jonsie3488
    jonsie3488 Posts: 12 Member
    I myself am not happy about fall coming...but I am so ready for the red cups from Starbucks! I can't wait to try the toffee mocha....
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 465 Member
    I always get excited about fall, pumpkin is one of my favorite things! Between that and the red cups I am torn at Starbucks! LOL I have learned how to make my own pumpkin coffee to save $ and calories. Starbucks is always a nice reward treat for myself. Especially on chilly days, I take my laptop and work there for a little while just to get out of the house.
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    I always get excited about fall, pumpkin is one of my favorite things! Between that and the red cups I am torn at Starbucks! LOL I have learned how to make my own pumpkin coffee to save $ and calories. Starbucks is always a nice reward treat for myself. Especially on chilly days, I take my laptop and work there for a little while just to get out of the house.

    I love these, but have made my own recipe for 100 cals and costs maybe 50 cents
  • lilac67
    lilac67 Posts: 311
    Jrich1, would you share your recipe??
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    Oh my goodness, Pink! Girl you got me drooling into my steamed veggies! lol
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    I always get excited about fall, pumpkin is one of my favorite things! Between that and the red cups I am torn at Starbucks! LOL I have learned how to make my own pumpkin coffee to save $ and calories. Starbucks is always a nice reward treat for myself. Especially on chilly days, I take my laptop and work there for a little while just to get out of the house.

    I love these, but have made my own recipe for 100 cals and costs maybe 50 cents

    Ohhhh post it here please! :D Sounds so good!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    UGH! I was just at SB today and I didn't get one because I didn't know!!! That sucks!! Back there tomorrow, lol.
  • honeybee3917
    honeybee3917 Posts: 24 Member
    I would love to also see the recipe!
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    I always get excited about fall, pumpkin is one of my favorite things! Between that and the red cups I am torn at Starbucks! LOL I have learned how to make my own pumpkin coffee to save $ and calories. Starbucks is always a nice reward treat for myself. Especially on chilly days, I take my laptop and work there for a little while just to get out of the house.

    I love these, but have made my own recipe for 100 cals and costs maybe 50 cents

    Please do share!! I'll :sad: if you don't.

    Have you guys tried the Pumpkin Pie Latte at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf? If you like pure pumpkin flavor, that's the one to go for.
  • spiritgurl
    spiritgurl Posts: 160 Member
    I am so excited about this PSL...I love pumpkin, fall and cooler weather! The world seems brighter after reading this-haha
  • Beth720
    Beth720 Posts: 661 Member
    Forget pumpkin! I want Gingerbread!!!!
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    Forget pumpkin! I want Gingerbread!!!!

    Gingerbread and the red cups are right around the corner.
  • Beth720
    Beth720 Posts: 661 Member
    I know! I used to be a barista and lived for the day we could start using gingerbread. I love pumpkin, and I love coffee, but I just cannot get into mixing the two of them. LOL. I know I'm in the VAST minority with that.
  • peetysgirl
    peetysgirl Posts: 6 Member
    I found getting the iced coffee with the psl flavoring is awesome. you use way less milk. you pretty much just count the syrup and small amount of milk. its awesome
  • skinnybride2b
    skinnybride2b Posts: 3
    Oh gosh I love those so much!
  • citizenstarr
    citizenstarr Posts: 13 Member
    Yayyy! I got one yesterday - iced with nonfat milk and no whip. It is worth the calories. :heart: Red Mango is also going to serve Pumpkin Spice flavored frozen yogurt soon which I am looking forward to as well! :love:
  • disnyfan
    disnyfan Posts: 39 Member
    Yum but I want a Venti! HAHA
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    Got my PSL today!! Tall, nonfat, no whip. One of these days I think I'm going to have to treat myself to one with 2% and whip, just because I don't think it is fair to have this liquid wonderfulness available without taking one moment to enjoy it in its full glory.

    I'll have to try it iced! Thanks for the suggestion!
  • hungrymarathongirl
    hungrymarathongirl Posts: 444 Member
    I found this recipe today....apparently only 65 cals a serving!!!

    1 1/2 cups non-fat milk
    2 tbsp pumpkin puree
    1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    3 tbsp Splenda
    1 cup strong brewed coffee
    1/2 cup light whipped topping
    Ground cinnamon, to taste

    Add milk to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and Splenda. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
    Add 1/4 cup coffee to a medium coffee mug. Add 1/4 of the milk mixture then top with 2 Tbsp light whipped topping and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
    Repeat for remaining servings.

    ** if you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by using 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg and 1/8 tsp ground cloves.


    Nutrition Facts

    Exchanges/Choices: 1/2 Fat-Free Milk, 1/2 Carbohydrate
    Calories 65
    Carbohydrate 10g
    Dietary Fiber 0g
    Sugar 7g
    Fat 1g
    Sodium 50mg
  • daniellesite
    daniellesite Posts: 42 Member
    OMG! That is my fav! Thanks for giving the calories...I had no idea. :smile:
  • leanmass24
    leanmass24 Posts: 304 Member
    Why why why, did you post this???

    I was starting to forget that starbucks existed. Now I know they are serving my favorite flavor coffee. Grrrr. Now I will have to go out of my way to go and get one(I live in the sticks now so it is a 30 min drive to get to a starbucks). At least the calories aren't as bad as I thought.

    Starbucks is evil.

    Well hopefully I will forget about it by the time the cool weather hits here cause I don't dink coffee when it is still warm. Don't tell me to get the iced. :-)
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    Why why why, did you post this???

    I was starting to forget that starbucks existed. Now I know they are serving my favorite flavor coffee. Grrrr. Now I will have to go out of my way to go and get one(I live in the sticks now so it is a 30 min drive to get to a starbucks). At least the calories aren't as bad as I thought.

    Starbucks is evil.

    Well hopefully I will forget about it by the time the cool weather hits here cause I don't dink coffee when it is still warm. Don't tell me to get the iced. :-)

    Fine. I won't tell you to go to Starbucks.


    Go to Coffee bean & Tea Leaf! They've got a pumpkin pie latte!! :devil:
  • lee112780
    lee112780 Posts: 419 Member
    Why why why, did you post this???

    I was starting to forget that starbucks existed. Now I know they are serving my favorite flavor coffee. Grrrr. Now I will have to go out of my way to go and get one(I live in the sticks now so it is a 30 min drive to get to a starbucks). At least the calories aren't as bad as I thought.

    Starbucks is evil.

    Well hopefully I will forget about it by the time the cool weather hits here cause I don't dink coffee when it is still warm. Don't tell me to get the iced. :-)

    Wait...I thought there was a Starbucks on every corner in America?:! LOL Love pumkin spice!!
  • KLaurean
    KLaurean Posts: 112
    I found this recipe today....apparently only 65 cals a serving!!!

    1 1/2 cups non-fat milk
    2 tbsp pumpkin puree
    1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    3 tbsp Splenda
    1 cup strong brewed coffee
    1/2 cup light whipped topping
    Ground cinnamon, to taste

    Add milk to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and Splenda. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
    Add 1/4 cup coffee to a medium coffee mug. Add 1/4 of the milk mixture then top with 2 Tbsp light whipped topping and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
    Repeat for remaining servings.

    ** if you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by using 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg and 1/8 tsp ground cloves.


    Nutrition Facts

    Exchanges/Choices: 1/2 Fat-Free Milk, 1/2 Carbohydrate
    Calories 65
    Carbohydrate 10g
    Dietary Fiber 0g
    Sugar 7g
    Fat 1g
    Sodium 50mg

    THIS SOUNDS DELICIOUS!
    It's 1:30 in the morning and I now have the urge to go to the store lol.
  • leanmass24
    leanmass24 Posts: 304 Member


    Fine. I won't tell you to go to Starbucks.


    Go to Coffee bean & Tea Leaf! They've got a pumpkin pie latte!! :devil:

    I dont think that we have those down here... i have never seen them, or heard about them. Then I would have to go alot futher just for coffee.... that is not gonna happen.
  • NikkisNewStart
    NikkisNewStart Posts: 1,075 Member
    I enjoyed a venti today!!! was delish, nonfat, no whip, and about 330 cal if I recall... I added it to the food database w/ the info from their site. I've waited a year for this!!!

    PS- I planned for this indulgence and still was under my daily goals (not usually habit- I lose more when I gobble all of them up)
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member


    Fine. I won't tell you to go to Starbucks.


    Go to Coffee bean & Tea Leaf! They've got a pumpkin pie latte!! :devil:

    I dont think that we have those down here... i have never seen them, or heard about them. Then I would have to go alot futher just for coffee.... that is not gonna happen.

    Well that's what I get for assuming CB&TL is everywhere. We've got plenty in Southern California.

    clintswifey - thanks for adding it to the database! I added it to my food log when I divulged, but remember having to mess with the numbers a bit.
  • akasullengal
    akasullengal Posts: 1,499 Member
    My favorite time of the year! I'm a little pertubed at how many more calories it is than my regular tall skinny vanilla latte, so I usually still stick with my go-to drink, but if I have the extra calories, I splurge on this delicious beverage. Pumpkin is pretty much the best flavor ever. I gorge on it through the fall/winter, and then am ready for it to come again the next year.
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