The BEST Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Latte is the BEST recipe for this classic! It’s simple & quick to prepare. Get ready pumpkin spice lovers, Fall is coming!
It’s that time of year again, when fall approaches we start to crave pumpkin spice lattes. It’s a seasonal favourite that brings back memories of cooler weather and leaves changing colour. This year, I’m sharing my favourite recipe for the perfect pumpkin spice latte that is sure to please even the pickiest palate! It’s made with actual pumpkin, fall spices, and regular coffee for the best flavor.
I love Starbucks, I do. I just always find myself struggling to get the stroller and two babies through the door, usually while being stared at by other patrons. This has forced me to get creative with re-creating my favourites like the classic Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.
The benefit to making your own version of your favourite drinks is that you can avoid loads of sugar, plus my pumpkin latte uses real pumpkin puree. (That makes it healthy, right?) Yay for natural flavors!
I don’t suggest actually serving this in mason jars. The glass really conducts the heat and I felt like I was touching the sun after filling these up! I just wanted to show the finished colour of the latte rather than taking a picture of whipped cream in a mug. Just use a large mug and save your hands.
Read on for my easy recipe for homemade pumpkin spice latte, it’s a copycat recipe for a fall drink you are sure to love.
Bring on pumpkin spice season!
About the Ingredients for the Pumpkin Spice Latte
This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe features simple ingredients you should already have at home. Top with real whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin spice if you are feeling indulgent!
Pumpkin Puree – You can add more pumpkin puree, to taste, if you like a stronger pumpkin flavour. Add 1 Tbsp at a time. Make sure it is pure pumpkin puree.
Spices – You can use either this delicious pumpkin spice blend OR use store bought pumpkin spice.
Milk – This tastes best with whole milk, but you can substitute with 2% milk or skim milk, whatever you have on hand. Non-dairy milk like soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk will also work. You can also use frothed milk if you have a milk frother.
Sugar – You can swap for a sugar substitute if desired like maple syrup, stevia, etc… You can also add more sugar as desired.
Vanilla Extract – You can use either artificial or real vanilla extract. Whatever you have on hand.
Coffee – Strong brewed coffee or hot espresso will give you the best latte.
Looking for more Tasty Pumpkin Spice Recipes?
Check out some of my favourite recipes featuring pumpkin spice:
This gluten free Pumpkin Spice Granola recipe is filled with warm spices, filling granola and crunchy pumpkin seeds and pecans. Enjoy with creamy yogurt and a swirl of pumpkin pie filling for a healthy and filling fall breakfast.
These Pumpkin Spiced Banana Nut Muffins are a welcomed autumnal twist on a classic recipe. The warming spices pair so well against the mellow flavours of bananas and nut, it’s meant to be!
This Pumpkin Spice Cake with Chocolate Snickers Ganache is a decadent Fall Dessert that will have everyone asking you for the recipe!
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte
Yields: 4 Servings | Pre[ Time: 5 Mins | Cook Time: 5 Mins
Ingredients:
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves (Mace or All-Spice are good substitutions)
1/4 tsp Ginger
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
2 cups milk (Homo works best)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot brewed strong coffee or 1/4 Cup brewed Espresso
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, heat the pumpkin and spices over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add Milk, Sugar and vanilla to the saucepan, and heat until hot being careful not to bring it to a boil.
Put the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth and slightly frothy then add the coffee and blend until just combined. (Or use an immersion blender directly in the pan.)
Pour into two large mugs and top with whipped cream and a mixture of nutmeg, ginger, cloves and cinnamon if desired.
*Note: Chill the Pumpkin Spice Latte and serve over ice for a cold version.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This Pumpkin Spice Latte is the BEST recipe for this classic! It’s simple & quick to prepare. Get ready pumpkin spice lovers, Fall is coming!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves, Mace or All-Spice are good substitutions
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee or 1/4 Cup brewed Espresso
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the pumpkin and spices over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Milk, Sugar and vanilla to the saucepan, and heat until hot being careful not to bring it to a boil.
- Put the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth and slightly frothy then add the coffee and blend until just combined.
- Pour into two large mugs and top with whipped cream and a mixture of nutmeg, ginger, cloves and cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Chill the Pumpkin Spice Latte and serve over ice for a cold version.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 91Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 4g
There are so many PSL versions floating around! I think I need to try one!! The nice thing about making it at home is the amount of sugar!! My favourite was the new latte for Chinese New Year, Peach Blossum?! Oh, my! It was soooo good!!!
mmmm I’m not a fan of pumpkin but I like it enough to know this would be a real treat! My girls are going to love it thanks chick!
I love all thing pumpkin, this sure looks good. Nice presentation
You can never have too much pumpkin wondering if I could make it without the expresso tho
Decaf coffee would work…other than that I am not sure what you would replace the coffee or espresso with.
At starbucks, I order a pumpkin spiced chai tea. It is delish! I do like the regular latte as well, but this tends to be my favorite. Sometimes, it does tend to be a little overly spiced as the chai is already spiced as well as the pumpkin sauce. I just add a little milk and it is perfect. I hope this helps for the non-coffee drinkers 🙂
Elizabeth these are perfect! Thank you so much for making this for me to enjoy in the future 😉
By far my favorite fall drink – I dont tend to buy them too often from the coffee shops as they are pricy; so I really like the idea of making my own at home 🙂 Yum!
Ooooh, this looks delicious! I love PSL! Totally gonna try this. Thanks for sharing!
Mmmmm, sounds so good, I haven’t tried these yet at any of the coffee shops and that is because of the price of them, but I am going to try this!!
You’re killing me, Elizabeth! All your awesome pumpkin recipes and now this!! I will definitely be giving this recipe a try! I love how you served them in a mason jar!
haha! There is more to come too, I went a little pumpkin crazy a couple weeks ago.
I LOVE Starbucks’ PSL! However, over the years, many people have been saying that their PSL’s are super unhealthy, so it’s great that we can make our own and know exactly what goes into each cup! So, thanks for sharing!! I can’t wait to try this recipe myself!
I absolutely LOVE this. I definitely prefer mine hot over cold. Making sure to pin this to my pumpkin craving board because I must make!
oh this just has to be delicious!
Ive never actually tried one!! but they look delicious! just worried about the sugar content
Oh that sounds soooo yummy!
I wonder if you can make a batch to keep in refridgerator (up until the blending part), then add the coffee /whip cream every morning.
This sounds delicious. I love trying different recipes. Definitely one to make.
This sounds like the most delicious way to treat myself when I need a boost.I love the sound of the pumpkin flavor and the blend of spices in it.Thanks so much for sharing this Latte.
These sound delicious! I love the way you served them up in the mason jars!
Last night we had a beautiful cool fall night and sat out with a fire with friends and enjoyed this drink it was amazing
perfect drink for the season
Thank you for this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte. This would make a delicious fall and /or winter drink as it looks and, I imaging, tastes so delicious!
Sounds so yummy and I am just learning and experimenting on making smoothies. So I must give this one a go !!!! I love anything pumpkin. Can’t wait to try.
This sounds great something nice & warm
This looks yummy! Can’t wait to try making this at home. Thanks for sharing.
This looks yummy! Can’t wait to try making this for company over the holidays.
Can’t wait to try this tasty drink!!
We will be enjoying this with friends tonight at our card game
I love pumpkin and will have to try this out, thanks for posting!
since you posted this recipe,I have been drinking this I love it
Yummy,this would go good right now
(Pumpkin Spice Latte) This is one yummy drink that I will make for my daughter and I when fall comes around again.
I would love to make this for my family looks so delicious everyone would enjoy it!
I love anything pumpkin… I would substitute chicory or Postum for the coffee — caffeine gives me the jitters. 😉 This looks absolutely delicious. I can’t wait for the cool fall days to come so I can sip this slowly and read a good book! Thanks for sharing!
I love anything pumpkin
lol I have all my girlfriends hooked on this
This looks and sounds so scrumptious!!!!! Just had to pin it! I am just starting to learn to make different smoothies and this one will definitely be a favorite!
Looks so good.
I just have to make this for me and my friend. Would be so good at the holidays too!! I just got a new Nutra Bullet so gonna try mixing one up in it with my Silk almond milk…..yummmo
It will soon be the perfect time of year for these! Pumpkin Spice is the best autumn treat.
It’s almost the season for pumpkin spice!
Now that it’s September I am totally in the mood for this! I like that I can control how much sugar is in it when I make them at home.
I have to make this! 🙂
looks delish and I love your food styling!
These look so delicious. Thanks so much for the great recipe!
I have yet to try these and I hear a lot about them. i will have to make them, they do sound good!
Love your presentation of this yummy drink. What size mason jars did you use?
Can I use instant espresso powder?