Pumpkin Spice Latte
A homemade pumpkin spice latte is a cozy, creamy coffee drink spiced with real pumpkin and warm fall spices. It is cheaper and less sweet than the cafe version, made just how you like it. It is the perfect way to welcome autumn from your own kitchen.
- ⏱ 15 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk with the pumpkin puree, sugar, spice, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Whisk constantly until hot and frothy, without boiling.
- Brew the strong coffee or espresso.
- Divide the coffee between two mugs.
- Pour in the frothy pumpkin milk.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, then serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Whisk or froth the milk mixture vigorously as it heats for a light, foamy latte texture without an espresso machine.
Cooking real pumpkin puree with the spices and milk gives a genuine, rounded pumpkin flavor that syrups and powders cannot match.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbs: 22 g
- Fat: 5 g
