A shot of espresso with a creamy, spiced pumpkin finish is the perfect beverage to perk up a sleepy morning or mid afternoon slump!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
A hot cup of latte always seems to hit the spot whenever I get a little sleepy in the afternoon. There is nothing quite like a shot of caffeine with a little sugar to re-energize me – a few sips and I’m good to go for the rest of the day!
Fall is upon us and this means pumpkins are in season and everywhere to be found. Be they in your food or in front of your neighbor’s doorsteps, pumpkins signify the changing of the seasons and a sign that winter isn’t too far away. Our bodies begin to crave comfort foods and beverages that are the perfect companion to a fireplace.
A quick and easy pumpkin spice latte only takes five minutes to make and are a real treat to serve to family and friends.
This pumpkin spice latte recipe is sweet, creamy, comforting and can be served as a substitute to dessert. It’s the homemade version of Starbucks pumpkin spice latte except that it will cost you a lot less to make – especially if you are making more than one cup! It tastes like a mix between a cafe latte and a chai latte; sweet and spicy with a strong java base.
Really yummy!
The measurements for this pumpkin spice latte recipe is for one drink. You just need to double, triple, quadruple the recipe according to how many people you are planning to serve this to. You can make the pumpkin milk base and espresso base in advance and keep them refrigerated until your guests arrive. All that will be left to do is to microwave the pumpkin spice latte for a short minute and top each mug with whipped cream and cinnamon powder.
Serve and watch your guests devour these delicious “O-M-Gee this is sooo good!” pumpkin spice lattes wih gusto. Add a shot of rum or whiskey to make it more festive.
Happy Drinking!
Did you like this Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe? Are there changes you made that you would like to share? Share your tips and recommendations in the comment section below!
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Description
This easy and Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is the perfect beverage to perk up a sleepy morning or mid afternoon slump!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice or pure pumpkin pie spice extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup hot espresso coffee (steps below)
- whipped cream for topping
- cinnamon powder for topping
Instructions
- In a microwavable container, mix milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract and sugar. Microwave for 1 1/2 minute, until hot. Whisk until all the ingredients have dissolved.
- Put espresso coffee and pumpkin milk mixture in a mug or cup and stir.
- Top with 2-3 tablespoons whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. Serve immediately.
Notes
This pumpkin spice latte recipe is:
Low in sodium
High in calcium
High in phosphorus
High in riboflavin
Very high in vitamin A
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 26.4 g
- Sodium: 110.3 mg
- Fat: 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.6 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 8.8 g
- Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
This hit the spot!!! I used unsweetened Almond milk, coconut sugar plus 2 shots of espresso, YUM!!!
Yummy! Now you are making me crave one 🙂
I am supposing that this recipe will be just as good with a milk alternative. Almond milk for instance…
Hi Marista, I haven’t tried making this recipe using almond milk but it was good with soy. I think as long as you use unflavored alternatives it will be just as yummy 🙂