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This homemade pumpkin spice latte tastes even better than Starbucks and is way better for your budget. Here's how to make it!
Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
If you love all things fall and all the yummy flavors that come along with it, you probably love a good Pumpkin Spice Latte when the season hits! There's just something about pairing that spicy + sweet drink with cool weather that just makes you feel warm and toasty. But, if you're heading to Starbucks or another coffee shop for this treat, it adds up FAST!
You can make a copycat pumpkin spice latte at home for a fraction of the cost and even better taste! Just grab a few ingredients you likely already have on hand and you can whip up your own PSL in minutes. Here's how to make it!
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- Pumpkin puree
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar or sweetener
- Brewed coffee
How to make a homemade pumpkin spice latte
You'll need hot, brewed coffee for this so start a pot or make sure there's some already brewed. Add the hot coffee to about 1/3 of your coffee cup.
Start by combining milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin spice in a small saucepan or microwave-safe measuring cup. You'll heat this mixture until it reaches about 150°F (hot but not too hot). On the stove this is about 5 minutes on medium-high; in the microwave this is about 2 minutes.
Once it's heated, add the vanilla extract and either whisk or use a handheld frother to get the mixture nice and bubbly.
Pour this mixture over your brewed coffee. Top with whipped cream and some extra pumpkin spice, if you like!
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup brewed coffee or espresso
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1-2 tbsp sugar or sweetener
Instructions
- Combine milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium for about 5 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract. Froth mixture with whisk or handheld frother.
- Pour over brewed coffee and top with optional whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice.
Is the coffee necessary in this recipe? I like pumpkin spice lattes, do I just replace the coffee with tea? Not really sure what all Starbucks puts in their lattees.
You could certainly try replacing the coffee with chai tea, you may just have to adjust the sweeteners to your liking. Let us know if you give it a try! 🙂