Ingredients

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

2 tbsp canned pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)

1.5 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)

1/8 cup brewed espresso (or very strong instant coffee)

Directions (stove top)

1.  Mix the pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin pulp, vanilla, and milk in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly.

2.  When it's almost boiling, add the espresso and mix.

3.  Optional: Sprinkle cocoa powder on top.

Directions (microwave)

1.  Mix all the ingredients together in a mug (you may need to cut the recipe in half).

2.  Heat in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds, until almost boiling.