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The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte

Modified: May 22, 2024 · Published: Oct 4, 2019

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A homemade pumpkin spice latte is better than Starbucks.  A perfect beverage to celebrate the arrival of fall and all things pumpkin!

If you are a coffee lover, get all the details on how to make iced coffee at home that is far better than what you get in any fancy coffee shop.

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  • How To Make Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Can Pumpkin Spice Latte be Made Ahead?
  • How To Make KETO Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Variations on How To Serve This Fall Latte
  • Tips For Pumpkin Latte Recipe
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin spice latte is a delectable drink made with smooth and rich pumpkin puree (homemade puree is BEST according to me), milk (use any type of milk), sugar, vanilla and the fall favorite spice – pumpkin pie spice.

The benefits of making your own pumpkin spice latte at home is it gives you full control on the recipe. You can substitute dairy milk with dairy-free options like almond milk or soy milk for healthier option!

Adjust the sweetness according to your taste. Make it as sweeter as you want. With all that you also could save a few bucks with homemade version of this fall latte.

The fragrance of warm spices in the milk wafting in the house is so good! You don’t want that scent to leave the house.

Ingredients

ingredients used to make pumpkin spice latte

How To Make Pumpkin Spice Latte

To make your own latte you’ll need to have pumpkin puree  and pumpkin pie spice ready.

Rest of the ingredients I bet you already have it at home.  In a matter of 10 minutes you can whip up copycat of Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.

You can use freshly brewed coffee or coffee made with instant coffee granules. Both work really well. I’m a person who always drinks freshly brewed coffee so I am going to suggest you to use that in my recipe.

Star heating up milk, pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk milk to blend everything and bring it to steaming hot. DO NOT BOIL IT.

heating up pumpkin milk in sauce pan
whisking pumpkin milk to make pumpkin latte

Note : 2% milk is our choice. Use dairy free milk like coconut milk, almond milk or even soy milk.

The amount of sugar you want to add completely depends on your preference. Add more sugar if you like your latte on the sweeter side or reduce it if you don’t like sweet.

Homemade pumpkin puree is fresh and has real pumpkin taste. We love it over canned pumpkin puree.

You’ll find some recipes heating up everything along with brewed coffee. I don’t do that. I bring pumpkin flavored milk to steaming hot and then mix in my hot coffee and pumpkin milk together.

It let’s you control how much coffee I want to add to my latte this way. I like strong coffee flavors in my latte while my husband likes it medium.

By not adding coffee into the milk while heating I can change and serve the latte as per personal choices. That’s just me.  You go ahead and mix in brewed coffee as well to the sauce pan and heat it up with the milk and other ingredients.

Into serving cups pour freshly brewed coffee, pumpkin milk. Fill up the cups ¾th. Pipe on some whipped cream to garnish.

Sprinkle on to either pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and nutmeg powder on top.

Serve immediately.

Can Pumpkin Spice Latte be Made Ahead?

No. This latte doesn’t reheat very well. So I recommend you to use up all the latte soon as you make. Make it fresh and serve immediately.

How To Make KETO Pumpkin Spice Latte

Substitute 2% milk with almond milk and sugar with golden erythritol allulose.

Variations on How To Serve This Fall Latte

Best way to serve pumpkin latte is hot with generous topping on whipped cream on top and sprinkle on pumpkin pie spice.

Serve it cold if the weather is too hot outside.

Not a fan of whipped cream? Use marshmallows for topping. Marshmallow pumpkin latte is a great fall drink.

To celebrate holiday mood, go ahead sprinkle some peppermint candy (crushed) on top as well.

Tips For Pumpkin Latte Recipe

  1. This recipe multiples very well. You can double it or triple it easily.
  2. To make Starbucks copycat latte you want to use 2% milk (dairy). But feel free to substitute diary milk with non-diary options like almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk. It may not taste exactly like Starbucks latte with diary free milk, but it’s definitely delicious!
  3. The amount of sweetener mentioned in recipe works great for my taste buds. Feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener as per your preference. You can replace sugar with other sugars like stevia or coconut sugar.
  4. The amount of pumpkin puree mentioned gives you subtle flavors of pumpkin in the latte. You can make a strong pumpkin flavored latte by increasing the amount of puree added to the milk.
starbucks copycat pumpkin spice latte in 3 cups

MORE PUMPKIN RECIPES THAT YOU MUST TRY THIS FALL SEASON –

Pumpkin Shaped Cookies

Thai Pumpkin Soup

Thai Pumpkin Potato Curry

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3 cups of Starbucks copycat pumpkin spice latte
5 from 9 votes

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Jyothi Rajesh
You can now make better than Starbucks pumpkin spice latte at home in less than 10 minutes! A perfect beverage to celebrate the arrival of fall and all things pumpkin!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 262

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 2% milk or almond milk
  • 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ⅓ cup sugar (or stevia or coconut sugar) – adjust quantity as preferred
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
  • 1 cup strong coffee freshly brewed

For Serving

  • Whipped Cream
  • Pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and nutmeg powder mixed together

Instructions
 

  • You’ll need – pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and freshly brewed coffee ready.
  • Star heating up milk, pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk milk to blend everything and bring it to steaming hot. DO NOT BOIL IT.
  • Into serving cups pour freshly brewed coffee, pumpkin milk. Fill up the cups ¾th. Pipe on some whipped cream to garnish.
  • Sprinkle on to either pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and nutmeg powder on top.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. This recipe multiples very well. You can double it or triple it easily.
  2. To make Starbucks copycat latte you want to use 2% milk (dairy). But feel free to substitute diary milk with non-diary options like almond milk, coconut milk or soy milk. It may not taste exactly like Starbucks latte with diary free milk, but it’s definitely delicious!
  3. The amount of sweetener mentioned in recipe works great for my taste buds. Feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener as per your preference. You can replace sugar with other sugars like stevia or coconut sugar.
  4. The amount of pumpkin puree mentioned gives you subtle flavors of pumpkin in the latte. You can make a strong pumpkin flavored latte by increasing the amount of puree added to the milk.
 
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 2575IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Melissa says

    September 16, 2023 at 11:52 pm

    This sounds AMAZING! cant wait to try it. I love making everything from scratch if I can help it. Can you use Oat Milk to substitute or are the only best tasting non-dairy options, the ones listed?

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      September 19, 2023 at 8:46 pm

      Although I haven’t tested with non-diary milk, I believe you can use oat milk and it is good. If you do try this recipe using oat milk, please come back and let us know how it turns out for you.

      Reply
  2. Carrie says

    October 18, 2021 at 6:47 am

    5 stars
    This is great! So easy,saves money. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      October 20, 2021 at 6:53 am

      Glad you liked it Carrie

      Reply
  3. Noa says

    September 28, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Absolutely loved it! I made it with soy milk and it was amazing
    Great recipe quick and easy<3

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      September 29, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      Thank you! So glad to know you loved the latte Noa

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Can’t wait to get my pumpkin fix this season! This looks like an amazing way to start (won’t do Starbucks because I use coconut milk and theirs has carrageenan in – super excited to find an alternative).

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 14, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:05 am

    I must give Starbucks about $50 a week and with this recipe, I don’t have to! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I most definitely will be making this!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 14, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      That is the whole point, hope you enjoy it. Thank you Nicole

      Reply
  6. Sally Humeniuk says

    October 14, 2019 at 6:43 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been looking for this exact recipe for a brunch I’m hosting in a few weeks. Thanks so much for sharing, love all the ingredients and your pictures are amazing!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 14, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you Sally

      Reply
  7. Leanne says

    October 14, 2019 at 5:45 am

    5 stars
    I love homemade pumpkin spice lattes! They taste better and it saves so much money making them at home! I’m wishing I was sipping on one of these right now. Those mugs look so warm and cozy!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you Leanne

      Reply
  8. Gunjan says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    Amazing images and delicious recipe. These two combinations are always a winner. Love all the ingredients in this latte.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  9. Shelley says

    October 11, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    There’s a definite reason that Starbucks markets the heck out of their all-star PSL every fall – it’s delicious and people LOVE it! How wonderful to find this recipe so I can make my own at home, just the way I like it! I’m typing this with my regular morning cup of strong black coffee beside me, and suddenly that beloved plain ol’ coffee seems kinda boring – I’m totally craving a PSL! Luckily, I actually do have both the pumpkin puree and the spice already on hand, so I can totally whip one up for my afternoon treat! Yay! 🙂

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 11, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you Shelley

      Reply
  10. Danielle says

    October 11, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely agree – pumpkin spice latter is one of the best ways to celebrate the fall and is definitely the flavor that can make you dance! 🙂 I love that it only takes less than 10 minutes to make it – perfect!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 11, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you Danielle

      Reply
  11. Kelly Anthony says

    October 10, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    What a great way to save some serious money this pumpkin season. I also love that there are not any added preservatives which always taste better to me.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 11, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you Kelly

      Reply
  12. Chef Dennis says

    October 08, 2019 at 3:25 am

    5 stars
    Hmm yum! I really love pumpkin spice latte! Good thing I can make it at home now using this recipe you have shared. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      October 08, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Thank you Dennis. Hope you like it as much as we do

      Reply

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