Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte with Real Pumpkin
A cozy, homemade pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin puree and a simple spice blend. This quick and easy recipe delivers a rich, balanced flavor that’s better than any coffee shop version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole, oat, or almond)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or homemade blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 shot (1 oz or 30 ml) strong brewed espresso or 1/2 cup (120 ml) strong coffee
- For homemade pumpkin pie spice: 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- For topping: whipped cream, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for dusting, optional 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar. Whisk continuously until smooth and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. Whisk again and heat for 2-3 minutes until hot but not boiling (small bubbles around edges).
- Remove from heat. Pour the hot milk mixture into a mug, then stir in the brewed coffee or espresso.
- Optional: Froth the milk using a frother or by pouring back and forth between two mugs.
- Top with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t boil the milk; heat until small bubbles form around edges. Use a whisk to prevent pumpkin clumps. For dairy-free, use oat milk and coconut whipped cream. For less sweet, reduce brown sugar to 1 tablespoon or use a sugar substitute. The milk mixture (without coffee) can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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