Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
A cozy fall drink made with real pumpkin puree, warming spices, and natural sweetness. This homemade version is creamy, flavorful, and healthier than store-bought lattes. Perfect for mornings, afternoons, or whenever you crave a seasonal treat.
Servings: 1
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice oat, almond, soy, dairy, or coconut
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping optional
Instructions
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee.
- In a mug, stir together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour hot espresso over the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Froth the warm milk using a frother, French press, or whisk until creamy.
- Pour frothed milk into the mug, spooning extra foam on top.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Oat milk froths best among plant-based options.
- Adjust sweetness after tasting before adding more maple syrup.
- To make it iced, pour the base over ice and top with cold-frothed milk.
Nutritional Facts (per serving, with oat milk and maple syrup)
- Calories: 135
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Vitamin A: 95% DV
- Calcium: 20% DV