Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Skip the long lines and high price tags—this DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte is everything you love about the classic fall drink, but made right in your kitchen. Perfect for those cozy, crisp days!
Servings: 1
Calories: 432kcal
Cost: $1
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
- ¼ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice see Notes
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar or substitute with Splenda or Stevia
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup half and half see Notes
- ¼ cup hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
- Sweetened whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the half and half, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, black pepper, and vanilla extract. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent.
- Microwave the mixture until the half and half is hot, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Whisk the heated mixture vigorously until it becomes foamy, approximately 30 seconds.
- Pour the hot espresso or coffee into a large mug. Add the foamed mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
- Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Notes
Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is pre-sweetened and spiced.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: Store-bought pumpkin pie spice can be pricey. Save money by making your own! Find the recipe below here.
Milk Alternatives: If half and half isn’t your thing, feel free to substitute with whole, reduced-fat, or skim milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 5527IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 1mg
