I drink my coffee black 99% of the time.

The only time I don’t is if I am craving a chai latte or a pumpkin spice latter.

I know, I know, how basic of me. But what can I say… I’ve been basic before it was even a thing.

That’s cause I’m not in my 20s and I can remember when Starbucks came out with their PSL. Thats right y’all, the year was 2003 and they apparently were pioneers in introducing a pumpkin flavored drink. The more you know….

Anyways what I don’t want to do is pay $7 for coffee like ever in my life. I am cheap and if I can just make it at home and make it vegan, thats a win.

This creamer is cheap. It will cost you less to make a whole batch to flavor a weeks worth of coffee than it would cost you to buy one and half grandes at Starbucks. Also the one at Starbucks is not vegan in the US.

Not to worry, now you can just make your own healthier version at home!! It takes just minutes and is super tasty! And if you happen to be out at a Starbucks and can't make a drink at home, Peta has a nice guide on what is and isn’t vegan at Starbucks. Just in case you are in a pinch.

So go forth and be as basic as you want. I don’t judge you. A PSL is delicious, plain and simple!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cashews
1 and 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

Soak cashews in hot water for several hours, or cover in water in a microwave safe container, and microwave for 3 minutes.
Add drained cashews, 1 and 1/2 cups of fresh water, and remaining ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
Store creamer in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. The creamer will separate as it settles in the fridge. This is normal, so just give it a good shake before using.