The Best Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of autumn with our homemade pumpkin spice latte. Crafted with real pumpkin puree and a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this delightful drink will transport your senses to a cozy pumpkin patch on a crisp fall day. Loaded with health benefits, this dairy-free and vegan-friendly latte is sweetened naturally with honey and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth and flavor.
Equipment
- coffee maker
- Mixer, whisk, or hand mixer
- Saucepan
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups coffee brewed
- 3/4 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 tbsp organic pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp Swerve sweetener
- 2 tbsp whipped coconut cream optional
Instructions
- Brew 2 cups (8 to 12 ounces per serving) of coffee.
- Prepare your pumpkin base. Using a mixer, whisk, or hand mixer, cream together the pumpkin puree, butter, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and Swerve sweetener.
- In a saucepan on low heat, add coconut milk and warm gently.
- In a blender, add the pumpkin spice base, brewed coffee, and warm coconut milk. Blend for 30 seconds or until frothy.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Use real pumpkin purée with the spices and a little sweetener. Most coffee shop versions contain no pumpkin at all — the flavor comes from syrup, which is where the bulk of the sugar sits.
233 calories a serving across two here. A medium from a coffee chain typically runs 380 to 420 with around 50 grams of sugar, most of it from the syrup and whipped topping.
Purée needs to be whisked into the hot milk properly, not stirred into the finished drink. Warm the purée with the spices first so it loosens, then blend or froth it in. A quick pass with a milk frother smooths it completely.
