Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte: Easy 5-Minute Recipe
This Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is faster than driving to a café, cheaper than you’d think, and tastes better. It’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in under 5 minutes, using simple ingredients for a creamy, balanced fall drink.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk recommended, or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or maple syrup/honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (store-bought or homemade blend)
- 1 shot (1 ounce / 30 ml) espresso (or 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee)
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup (240 ml) milk and 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree. Whisk continuously until steaming but not boiling, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Continue whisking for 30 seconds until fully dissolved and smooth.
- While milk is warming, pull 1 shot of espresso (about 1 ounce / 30 ml) into your mug. If using strong brewed coffee, pour about 1/2 cup (120 ml) instead.
- Pour the warm pumpkin-milk mixture over the espresso in the mug. Stir gently to combine.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Notes
For the homemade pumpkin pie spice blend: mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon allspice. Store in a small jar. If your latte tastes too thin, blend the pumpkin with a tablespoon of hot milk first to make a paste, then add the rest. For the perfect foam without a frother, shake warm milk in a mason jar for 30 seconds, then microwave (lid off) for 30 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte (about 12 ou
- Calories: 180200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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