Description
This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is a cozy and delicious seasonal beverage perfect for fall. Made with brewed coffee, real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and topped with whipped cream, this homemade latte is easy to prepare and bursting with autumn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1½ tablespoons granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Coffee and Topping
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup vanilla creamer
- Whipped cream for the top
- Pumpkin pie spice for the top
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a glass mixing cup, add milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Use a whisk or small frother to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
- Heat Mixture: Place the mixture in the microwave and heat for 1 minute until warm. Remove from microwave and pour into your serving glass.
- Prepare Coffee: Brew 1 cup of your preferred coffee and pour it into the glass with the warmed pumpkin milk mixture.
- Add Creamer and Garnish: Stir in ¼ cup vanilla creamer. Top the latte with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare the milk, pumpkin, spices, and sugar mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat the mixture gently in the microwave or on the stovetop without boiling before using.
- Freeze the pumpkin milk mixture in ice cube trays for future use to add to iced lattes.
- For iced lattes, chill brewed coffee overnight before assembly.
- If you do not have a frother, use a small whisk or mason jar to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Give the latte a quick stir before each sip as the ingredients can settle over time.
- Use dark roast coffee for a bolder and richer flavor.
- Freeze leftover pumpkin puree in 1 tablespoon portions for easy use later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
