Best Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe for Cozy Mornings
Make a rich, creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte at home that tastes better than the café version. This easy recipe uses real pumpkin puree and warm spices for the perfect fall coffee treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or 1–2 shots of espresso
- Whipped cream and extra spice for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is hot and steaming, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. For a smoother texture, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pumpkin solids, though this step is optional.
- Pour the hot coffee or espresso into your mug.
- Pour the warm pumpkin-spice milk mixture over the coffee.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra pumpkin pie spice if desired. Enjoy this comforting autumn beverage immediately.
Notes
- To make this an Iced Pumpkin Latte, chill the milk mixture completely after heating and straining. Combine with cold espresso and pour over ice.
- Control your sweetness by reducing the sugar to 1 tablespoon for a less sweet drink.
- If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, mix 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and a pinch of ground ginger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg