Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte. This delightful drink combines bold espresso, creamy milk, and a perfect blend of aromatic spices, all topped with fluffy whipped cream. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this recipe transforms your kitchen into a cozy café—ideal for chilly days or gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong coffee
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix
- Sweetener to taste (sugar, maple syrup, or honey)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Optional: cinnamon stick or grated nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso or ½ cup of strong coffee.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 cup of milk until steaming (do not boil).
- Stir in 2 tbsp pumpkin puree and 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix until well combined.
- Sweeten to taste with your preferred sweetener.
- Pour the brewed coffee into a mug and add the pumpkin mixture; stir well.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with additional pumpkin spice or a cinnamon stick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg