What’s in a pumpkin spice latte and how do you make one? Here’s everything you need to make this classic fall coffee drink right in your own kitchen.
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This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe can easily be adapted to meet your dietary needs. For the milk, you can use whole, low-fat, or fat-free cow’s milk or any unsweetened milk alternative that you prefer. The recipe calls for brown sugar, but I’ve used this keto-friendly, calorie-free brown sugar substitute and no one can tell the difference.
For the whipped cream, feel free to leave it off or substitute low fat, sugar-free, or vegan whipped topping to suit your needs. I like to whip up this drink in my Ninja personal blender if I’m just making one drink at a time. You can also double the recipe and make it in your regular blender.
Are you ready for some cozy, comforting pumpkin spice goodness? Here’s how to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at home!
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Latte:
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ Tablespoon pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup (regular or sugar-free is fine)
- 1 or 2 shots of espresso, depending on your taste and desired buzz factor
- 6 ounces hot milk
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon
Directions for Pumpkin Spice Latte:
Start by blending the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla syrup, and pumpkin puree in your blender until smooth. Spoon the pumpkin mixture into your favorite mug. Add the espresso and milk to your mug and stir until smooth. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon as desired. Enjoy!
