Fall Pregnancy Cravings: The Pumpkin Spice Fix
And so it’s begun: Summer has been washed away and pumpkin spice faves have hit the market, right on time for those of us having pregnancy cravings wobbling in to the Fall. Like a schoolgirl with a crush, I look forward to pumpkin season every. single. year! At 33 weeks pregnant, that desire hasn’t changed. Hints of nutmeg, clove and pumpkin pie spice are filling the air so whether you’re as hype as I am or you’re sad that summer has whisked away, here’s a list of all the ways you can satisfy your bump fix with a bit pumpkin spice in your life!
Icy Cold Pumpkin Treats
Starbucks isn’t just for basic females. Photo by Dimaz Fakhruddin
Though this pumpkin spice roll out makes me want to whip out the flannel blankets and uggs, here in Texas I’m still bearing the heat. So, I’ll be getting my pumpkin fix with a side of ice and a heap of whip cream.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte
Happy 15th birthday to this legend! One of my absolute faves, the PSL came back on August 28, and I couldn’t have been happier. And don’t worry for any expecting moms taking it easy with coffee, the caffeine content is relatively low — just ask your barista!
Dairy Queen Pumpkin Spice Blizzard
Cold, creamy ice cream with cheesecake mixins and graham crackers — say hello to a pumpkin blizzard that’s to die for.
Smoothie King Pumpkin Smoothies
If you’re trying to stay on the healthy side, but want the pumpkin flavor and all the fall goodness it has to offer, try Smoothie King’s new lineup of pumpkin smoothies.
Sugar, [Pumpkin] Spice, and Everything Nice
Pumpkin spice isn’t just for lattes! Photo by Daria Nepriakhina
Ditch all the drinks and give me something good to eat! Here’s a few sweet pumpkin treats to get you going. Every time I have a bite of something sweet to eat, my little one has her own little party in my belly — this time, we’ll be dancing together.
Pepperidge Farm's Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cookies
I love Pepperidge Farm’s cookies in the fall, especially for holiday dessert making! But these, well I’ll just have a bag or two on my own — ya know, without sharing. Find them in any local grocery store.
Panera Bread's Pumpkin Muffins and Pumpkin Iced Cookies
Not sure why there’s no pumpkin spice coffee this year but at least Panera is hitting the mark on the pumpkin pastries this year — yum!
Dunkin Donuts' Glazed Pumpkin Doughnuts
This goes without saying, but Dunkin not only has an entire line up of coffees this year but their infamous pumpkin doughnuts and muffins are hitting shelves with a bang!
Warm Pumpkin Spice to Keep You Cuddled and Cozy
Sweater weather is the perfect time to snuggle up with bae and a blanket. Don’t make no babies! Photo by Alexandru Stavrica
Fall may be flying in for some of us so pull out your boots and try any of these warm drinks from some of our faves.
Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte
We don’t have to talk about this again but yea….fave.
Dunkin Donuts' Pumpkin and Maple Pecan Lattes
Pumpkin AND Maple Pecan?! Dunkin seems to have a variety options here for anyone who loves fall spices and flavors.
Einstein Bagels
Just like other breakfast chains, Einstein has bagels and warm coffee to overload my pumpkin fix! I love their pumpkin pie latte and walnut crunch pumpkin bagel….yes, both at the same damn time.