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Pumpkin Spice Latte - Cozy, Creamy, and Easy to Make at Home

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, oat, almond, or your favorite)
  • 2–3 tablespoons pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1–2 tablespoons sugar, maple syrup, or honey (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 shot espresso (about 1 ounce) or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavor)
  • Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
  • Extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

  • Warm the base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Heat until steaming and hot, but don’t let it boil.
  • Add vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. This keeps the vanilla fragrant and smooth.
  • Froth it: Use a handheld frother, blender, or vigorous whisking for 20–30 seconds to make the mixture light and foamy.
  • Prepare the coffee: Brew your espresso or strong coffee. Pour it into a large mug.
  • Combine: Pour the hot, frothy pumpkin milk over the coffee. Stir gently to blend.
  • Finish: Top with whipped cream if you like, then dust with a little pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
  • Taste and adjust: If you want it sweeter or spicier, add a touch more syrup or spice and stir.