Description
Cozy up with this homemade pumpkin spice latte that blends rich espresso, creamy spiced pumpkin milk, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for crisp fall mornings or any time you want a comforting, seasonal treat, this latte is easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have. Customize it to your taste with your favorite milk and sweetener, and enjoy the warmth of autumn in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup/honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and pour into your mug.
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Heat until hot and fragrant.
- Add milk to the saucepan and heat until steaming, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Froth if desired.
- Pour the pumpkin spice milk over the coffee, holding back froth with a spoon.
- Top with froth and whipped cream if using. Sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Oat milk makes a creamy dairy-free alternative.
- Make extra pumpkin spice syrup to save time later.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg