Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mix with Dried Pumpkin

Enjoy the flavor of the fall season with this bulk pumpkin spice mix made with dried pumpkin! Who needs to wait for some coffee shop to finally release this season’s mix when you can enjoy it all year long!?!

Bulk Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mix

While traditional pumpkin spice mix does not actually include pumpkin, this recipe consists of some of your beloved pumpkin powder to increase the flavor and add a little extra something to your hot drinks.

The great thing about this mix is that you can use it for more than just coffee!

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin powder (adjust to your taste). Use either canned pumpkin puree or bake your own pumpkins and dehydrate the puree to create an incredible powder that can be used to flavor or even make pumpkin pies throughout the year.
• Cinnamon – Use a good quality cinnamon for this one, trust me.
• Ginger powder – you can make it yourself and it is so much better than what you buy in the store.
• Nutmeg – if you’ve never used whole nutmeg to shave into your recipes, you must try them. Freshly ground nutmeg is just wonderful!
• Allspice – if you are drying and grinding your own Jamaica peppers, more power to you! But store-bought powder is fine, though dried whole allspice is available to store!
• Cloves – Whole cloves are best for creating spices, but it’s okay to use store-bought.

Helpful tips for storing spices

Buying whole spices is worth it! They last longer than powdered, and give you more intensive flavors in your baking and cooking.

My mom used to create some oranges every year that had whole cloves stuck into the flesh in patterns as a wonderful air freshener during the holiday season. You can also use cloves in hams, too

How To Make

1. Mix all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
2. Place into an airtight container such as a spice bottle or clamp jar.
3. Store for about a year.

Expert storage tip: If you find that your mix clumps after much use, use a moisture absorber inside to help.

To use:

You can use any amount you’d like, from a sprinkle to about 1 teaspoon per pot of coffee.

• Shake a little into your coffee for a pumpkin spice flavor! You can use as much or as little as you’d like based on the flavor you prefer.
• Shake a little on top of whipped cream or lattes for a presentation.
• Mix 1 tablespoon into your coffee grounds before brewing.
• Use in hot cocoa to give a great twist on a traditional drink. I love this bulk hot cocoa mix we make every year! Use 1/4 teaspoon per cup.

Tip: Use a little maple syrup to sweeten your coffee for a perfect fall flavor!

Additional Uses:

The great thing about this mix is that you can use it for more than just coffee!

• Add 1/4 teaspoon to your favorite oatmeal (or use more if you like a bolder flavor!
• Add to baked goods. When making pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins, you can use this mix which helps intensify the pumpkin flavor.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon to greek yogurt
• Mix in with smoothies to give a deeper flavor.

Unlike regular spices, pumpkin powder doesn’t completely dissolve. Give it a few minutes and it will reabsorb into the hot liquid. However, what you might find is that there are some pumpkin solids at the bottom of your cup, depending on how much spice you’ve used. It won’t be much, but it is just the actual pumpkin fiber.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mix?

Try some homemade biscotti made from your favorite pumpkin bread or pound cake. Or even have it along with some healthy pumpkin waffles made with pumpkin powder!

My mom always took use leftover pie crust and created small twists with cinnamon and sugar and bake for fifteen minutes for great treats! This coffee mix woud be superb with it!

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