This easy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is one of my FAVORITE fall recipes. Nothing says fall like a hot pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream.
This pumpkin spice latte copycat recipe is so perfect to whip up on a chilly morning or as an afternoon pick me up. All the goodness of pumpkin in a hot coffee with no espresso machine needed!
This is one of our easy coffee drinks you will want to bookmark for later.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Fun. This time of year is all about pumpkin spice. This recipe is an easy one you want a fall coffee to celebrate pumpkin spice season. Full of pumpkin spice flavor and warm and toasty.
Easy recipe. This pumpkin latte recipe is made with simple ingredients in just a few minutes.
Cheap. The homemade version can save you some money. A diy pumpkin spice latte costs about a dollar to make.
Honestly, these are so easy to make at home and they taste a lot like the Starbucks version.
This copycat recipe
What are tips for this recipe/List of main ingredients:
Coffee – You want to use a strong coffee or use an espresso. The bolder the better so that it can carry the pumpkin and spices.
Pumpkin Puree – Be sure to use actual pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie filling. You don't want the extra ingredients that are in pumpkin pie filling.
Whipped Cream–I like to use real whipping cream, but you can use the kind in a nozzled can too.
Equipment
- milk frother
- espresso or coffee maker
- saucepan
Substitutions and Variations
- you can sub oat milk for whole milk. I have not tried coconut milk.
- make your own pumpkin pie spice
- I like to use hot espresso, but you can also use hot coffee
- kind of milk soy milk lactose free milk or skim milk.
How to Make a Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe
The full recipe is below, but the basic steps are:
- Warm milk and pumpkin puree in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved
- Add coffee.
- Add pumpkin pie spice.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
It is easy to make an iced pumpkin spice latte Starbucks copycat. Do the above steps and pour over ice. So good on warm days.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, canned pumpkin puree works well for making homemade pumpkin lattes, just make sure it isn't pumpkin pie filling.
I have an easy recipe for homemade pumpkin pie spice.
Yes you can use almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or any other milk alternative you prefer to make a dairy-free pumpkin latte.
- If you don't have Pumpkin Pie Spice - you can substitute ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg,
- You can make the coffee ahead of time and chill in the refrigerator, then heat up in a saucepan when ready to serve.
- Be ready for all things pumpkin spice with this pumpkin pie spice blend.
More Fall Hot Drink Recipes
Today’s recipe is a wonderful fall hot beverage! If you like this coffee drink recipe, be sure to check out:
- Hot Vanilla Milk - This is one of our reader favorites! Family-friendly and delicious!
- White Hot Chocolate - s a perfect Starbucks copycat recipe and is easily made in your home.
- Best Ever Hot Cocoa - This Hot Chocolate recipe is also great for holiday parties and gatherings.
- Nutella Hot Chocolate – A lovely hot cocoa recipe with the sweet hazelnut flavor of Nutella.
- Starbucks Chocolate Chip Frappe - One of my favorite copycat drink recipes.
- Be sure to try our delicious homemade vanilla latte recipe too!
📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 tablespoons sugar can use more or less depending on how sweet you want it
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus more for serving if desired **see notes
- ½ cup strong coffee or espresso
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add milk, pumpkin puree and sugarHeat until hot, but not boiling
- Remove milk mixture from heat and whisk in pumpkin pie spice and coffee.
- Divide into large mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Serve with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Notes
- If you don't have Pumpkin Pie Spice - you can substitute ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon plus ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg,
- You can make the coffee ahead of time and chill in the refrigerator, then heat up in a saucepan when ready to serve.
- Be ready for all things pumpkin spice with this pumpkin pie spice blend.
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Tamara
Years ago, I think Starbucks didn't use real pumpkin (and maybe still don't or maybe I'm wrong but I think I'm right..) and I asked Cassidy to make me something with real pumpkin. Sure enough, he used real pumpkin puree over the stove. It was SO good. I mean, seriously.
He doesn't remember what he did so I'm sending this to him right now.
Raquel
Oh how sweet of Cassidy to make a pumpkin puree for you! It is so good!
Cindy
This was absolutely delicious! I’m so glad I found this recipe. Sooooo much better then the “other stuff” haha. Highly recommended!
Glenda
Yum! All the flavors I love most about Fall. Thanks for sharing your easy recipe.
Valeria Iannone
Very yummy! I used a Fairlife vanilla protein shake and Fairlife milk for the 2 cups of milk. Then I used allulose sugar instead of real sugar. It made a great healthy treat despite being on a high protein and low carb diet.
Allyssa
Thank you so much for this really tasty pumpkin spice latte spice recipe! Super easy to make! Highly recommended!