Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (240 ml) Milk any kind
• 1-2 tablespoon (15-30 g) Pumpkin puree
• 1-2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey/sugar *adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
• 1 shot (40 ml) Espresso or ½ cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee

For serving:

• Whipped cream optional
• pinch pumpkin spice or cinnamon for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the pumpkin milk: In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, sweetener, and pumpkin pie spice. Warm gently over medium heat until hot but not boiling.▢
2. Add vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.▢
3. Froth (optional but great): Use a milk frother, whisk, or blend for 20–30 seconds until frothy.▢
4. Assemble: Pour the espresso (or coffee) into a mug. Add the spiced pumpkin milk mixture on top and stir.▢
5. Finish: Top with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin spice or cinnamon.