Nothing screams fall like food. And what is good food without the right drink to accompany it? And isn’t it illegal to go without a sweet treat? Which is why, below, are some festive sweets and drinks to accompany the fall season.
Drinks
Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe
As a sweet drink to start your morning or an energizer in the afternoon, this drink is perfect for cold coffee lovers. During the chilly fall season, the brown sugar shaken espresso is a drink that is sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients:
- 4 shots of espresso or 1 cup of strongly brewed instant coffee
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice + extra for the shaker
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for garnish
Vanilla Latte Recipe
This simple concoction requires less than ten minutes of your time to prep and enjoy! Perfectly paired with a snickerdoodle pie, a vanilla latte is perfect for people who prefer simplicity and a subtle hint of flavor and fall, all in one mug.
Ingredients:
- 1 shot espresso
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- Vanilla Syrup
Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Ingredients:
- Espresso
- Milk
- Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice
- Sweetener (maple syrup & vanilla extract)
- Optional (Whipped Cream)
Substitutes:
Pumpkin pie spice: If you don’t have premixed pumpkin pie spice, combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ginger and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves or allspice.
Espresso: Alternatively, use fresh-brewed coffee that is stronger than regular.
Snacks
Moving on to our pastries and sweet treats, a quick throwback to fall as the end approaches is always a nice change. The warm pumpkin aroma offers a change from the winter breezes, soon to arrive.
Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Bites Recipe
A perfect way to combine a small, simple snack with a splash of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 Tbsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup melted butter, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. pumpkin spice
Pumpkin Spice Latte Brownie Recipe
More of a challenging and advanced recipe, perfect for those who love a combination of classic warm chocolate and cozy seasonal pumpkin spice!
Ingredients:
Brownies:
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons (70g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Dunkin’ Donuts® Pumpkin Spice Coffee (grounds not brewed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Frosting:
- 1 tablespoon Dunkin’ Donuts® Pumpkin Spice Coffee
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
These fall treats can be paired with any sweet treat, but specifically pairing the Pumpkin Spice latte with pumpkin spice pretzel bites will blend the cinnamon and spice-infused flavors into a complete fall essence. Similarly, the brown sugar shaken espresso complements the taste brought by the pumpkin spice latte brownie, bringing together the best of both worlds.
Now, with the assortment of fall-themed drinks and snacks available to you, sit down, relax, and enjoy this fall season to make it a memorable one.
