I love Autumn. Actually, I love cinnamon and cloves, the
colors orange and brown, crunchy leaves, and fall comfort foods—especially pumpkin
desserts and spicy pumpkin lattes. I
know that every coffee shop, doughnut shop and bakery within driving distance
serves a seasonal pumpkin latte of some sort—but, sometimes I would like to
make one at home instead. Sometimes to save $$$. Sometimes--because those artificial flavorings give me migraines. Sometimes--because I just don't want to leave the house on a chilly fall morning! This is my
absolute favorite, easy, basic recipe for a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
We originally posted a version of this recipe in 2012--and have updated the recipe and our ingredient favorites. Please note that, while we are not compensated for this post--we may receive slight compensation if you choose to purchase products via our product links below. All opinions are our own--and we only link to products and ingredients that we use and/or recommend in our recipes and posts.
It’s great because you can adjust the sugar, adjust the fat content of the milk, add more or less pumpkin (you will taste only a hint of it in this version) or increase (or decrease) the spices.
We originally posted a version of this recipe in 2012--and have updated the recipe and our ingredient favorites. Please note that, while we are not compensated for this post--we may receive slight compensation if you choose to purchase products via our product links below. All opinions are our own--and we only link to products and ingredients that we use and/or recommend in our recipes and posts.
It’s great because you can adjust the sugar, adjust the fat content of the milk, add more or less pumpkin (you will taste only a hint of it in this version) or increase (or decrease) the spices.
Ingredients for our Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
2 c. Skim Milk
2 Tbsp. Canned Pumpkin
1 Tbsp. Sugar or Stevia (This drink is not
very sweet—so you may wish to add additional sugar.)
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/8 tsp. Cloves
¼ tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Ginger
Dash of Nutmeg
½ c. Strong Coffee or ¼ c. Espresso
Whipped Cream and Ground Cinnamon for Garnish (optional)
Instructions for a Pumpkin Spice Latte:
Mix the pumpkin base. Combine the milk, pumpkin, and sugar in a small
saucepan. Whisk thoroughly and heat until
milk mixture is steaming.
Spice it up and blend. Add the Vanilla and spices.
Transfer to a blender or use a hand blender to blend the mixture until
it is foamy.
Add the Coffee or Espresso. Pour the milk mixture into two large cups—filling about 2/3
full. Add ¼ c. hot coffee or 1 Tbsp of
the espresso to the top.
Garnish and serve.
Top each mug of pumpkin pie spiced latte with whipped cream and sprinkle
with cinnamon. Serve warm.
Enjoy!
These are all of my favorite parts of Autumn as well! My favorite season, wish it was here year round!
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This looks AWESOME! Forget Starbucks, I can make my own now, thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you! I love pumpkin spice latte and I even have canned pumpkin in my cupboards right now. I am soooo trying this. I'm visiting from Mother Daughter Book Reviews and I'm now following you. Thanks so much for visiting us!
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