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5 Ways to Pumpkin Spice-Up Your Fall

It's more than just a latte, people.

Morgan Bryan
Sep 12, 2016
Pennsylvania State University
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5 Ways to Pumpkin Spice-Up Your Fall
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It's the greatest time of year again! The leaves are beginning to fall, you're breaking your sweaters out of storage, Halloweentown will be back on TV, and Starbucks brought back our favorite flavor: Pumpkin Spice. You'll be sick of it by the end of October, but embrace it for now. Here are five simple ways to add some sugar and spice to your life this fall, courtesy of Pinterest.

1. Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

What better way to show your appreciation for Pumpkin Spice than to cover your body in it?

Recipe: Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

Link: http://www.happinessishomemade.net/vanilla-pumpkin...

2. Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate

You can drink Pumpkin Spice in more ways than one? Sign me up!

Recipe: Heat 3 cups of whole milk and 1 1/2 cups of white chocolate chips in a crock pot on low for 2-3 hours until chocolate is fully melted and combined with milk. Add 1/2 cup of International Delight Pumpkin Spice Creamer and allow to heat through. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Link: http://www.anightowlblog.com/2015/09/crock-pot-pum...

3. Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

Easy to make, and perfect snack food as your class work load starts to intensify.

Recipe in Link: http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2015/10/pumpkin-s...

4. No Bake Pumpkin Spice Latte Bites

Bite-size pumpkin spice that only requires 5 minutes. Not to mention it's super healthy and can be altered to be gluten or dairy free!

Recipe in Link: http://thebigmansworld.com/2015/09/15/no-bake-pump...

5. Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

This recipe will score big points with your roommates and make your apartment smell amazing in the process! The ingredients are simple too!

Recipe in Link: http://therecipecritic.com/2013/10/pumpkin-spice-p...


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