It's Latte Season! Here Are 3 Caffeine-Free Ones You Can Make In Your Blender

It's officially the season of all things warm: cozy sweaters, comforting soups, and, of course, delicious lattes. While the turmeric milk latte took the wellness world by storm a few years back, and matcha lattes have become something of a staple, latte creativity doesn't need to end there—and you certainly don't need any fancy coffee machines to make a successful foamy latte.

Lattes are a wonderful opportunity to play around with flavors and colors and reap a ton of health benefits. If you'd like to make a caffeinated version of any of them, swap half of the milk for strongly brewed coffee. Here are a few of my favorite combos:

The pretty pink color of this latte comes from beets (yes, your latte can include vegetables!). To make it, just combine in medium pot: 2 cups of unsweetened milk of choice, 1 cup of shredded beet, 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Warm on medium-low until the beets are softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, before drizzling in 1 tablespoon of melted cacao butter while blending on high. Pour into a mug and top with a drizzle of vanilla kefir to mimic the cream cheese frosting, if desired. Serves 1.

You can have your pie and eat it too with this latte, which tastes like a slice in a glass. To make it, just combine in medium pot: 2 cups of unsweetened milk of choice, 3 tablespoons of canned pumpkin purée, ¾ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Bring just to a simmer over medium-low. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, before drizzling in 1 tablespoon of melted cacao butter while blending on high. Pour into a mug and top with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice and some organic whipped cream, if desired. Serves 1.

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