Enjoy this easy copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice latte! A creamy, cozy homemade recipe with real pumpkin and fall spices, better than the café.
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
- 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.
- Add vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
- Froth (optional but great): Use a milk frother, whisk, or blend for 20–30 seconds until frothy.
- Assemble: Pour the espresso (or coffee) into a mug. Add the spiced pumpkin milk mixture on top and stir.
- Finish: Top with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin spice or cinnamon.
