One of my favorite things about the cooler weather is hot drinks like this delicious and super easy Pumpkin Spice Latte Drink Recipe.
Skip the drive-thru at Starbucks and make this latte. It is made with whole milk, pumpkin puree, dark roast coffee, and more.
In fact, I absolutely love this easy pumpkin spice latte recipe because it means I can crawl back under the blankets a little more quickly, which is the perfect way to enjoy a hot cup of your favorite pumpkin-flavored spiced latte.
Maybe you prefer a cold pumpkin spice drink? If that is the case, try our Pumpkin Spice Frappuchino recipe instead.
Reasons To Make This Pumpkin Spice Latte At Home
- Making this super easy Pumpkin Spice Latte at home means I can have much more control over the ingredients. Besides, making them home always saves me more than stopping at my local coffee shop.
- It’s easy to make, and if you are planning to serve more people, you can make a couple of cups or a whole pot of lattes.
- You will find this is a lot more budget-friendly compared to buying a cup of coffee each day.
- This recipe is made with real pumpkin puree, so you get a true fall flavor in each sip.
Try this easy Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe below the next time you crave a pumpkin spice.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
- Milk
- Canned pumpkin puree or make your own with this recipe
- Sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Allspice
- Dark roast coffee
- Homemade Whipped Cream
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte
Full directions and measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
This is a quick walkthrough of how it is made.
Step 1: Add milk, pumpkin, and sugar to a small pot and cook on medium heat until hot; do not boil.
Step 2: Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract, all spices, and coffee.
Step 3: Pour into a coffee mug, add whipped cream, and top off with cinnamon.
To make a healthier drink, reach for low-calorie or unsweetened almond milk. Use an artificial sweetener instead of regular sugar.
Yes, you can use decaffeinated coffee instead of regular coffee if you want to make sure it is caffeine-free.
Variations and Substitutes
Here are a few ways for you to change up this recipe!
- Plant-Based Milk – You can use any milk you would like. Oat, almond, soy, etc.
- Pumpkin Spice – Instead of allspice, swap pumpkin spice.
- Espresso – If you need a caffeine boost, you can swap coffee with espresso or add a lot of espresso in addition to the coffee.
- Maple Syrup – Add some maple to enhance the flavor and sweeten the PSL even more.
- Chai – Instead of coffee, use chai concentrate to make a chai pumpkin spice latte.
- Caramel – Drizzle your cup’s inside with caramel sauce for a caramel twist.
Storing
If you make extra, you can store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Stir well before you serve it, as it can separate a bit.
Tips For Success
- Do not bring the mixture to a boil when heating it in a pot on the stovetop.
- You can make this as strong or light as you would like regarding the strength of coffee.
- Stir well to ensure the pumpkin mixes well so each sip is uniform.
- You can serve iced if you want instead of hot. Just pour over a tall glass of ice.
Grab your own Morning Pumpkin Mug from Amazon here.
More Latte Recipes
If you are someone that cannot get enough of your favorite coffeehouse drinks, you’ll love these latte recipes too:
- Caramel Brulee Latte – This Caramel Brûlée Latte is made with espresso, whole milk, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and topped with whipped cream.
- Vanilla Caramel Latte – Now you can enjoy your favorite Starbucks Vanilla Latte recipe anytime you want, without even leaving the house.
- Vanilla Chai Latte – Learning to make your favorite specialty drinks at home is easy and much less expensive.
- Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte -A simple iced latte recipe that tastes just like Starbucks!
- Graham Latte – Coffee flavored with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Topped with crushed graham crackers take this latte into a whole new dimension.
These pumpkin spice latte drinks are so good all by themselves or with a baked treat.
Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
Baked Glazed Pumpkin Donut Holes
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
Pumpkin Pie Fudge
Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin Doughnuts
No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
More pumpkin recipes you will love!
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
- 1-3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp all spice
- 1/2 cup dark roast coffee
- Homemade Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Add milk, pumpkin and sugar to a small pot and cook on medium heat until hot, do not boil.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract, all spice and coffee.
- Pour into two coffee mugs then add whipped cream and top off with cinnamon
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
