Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Nothing says “fall” like pumpkin, and nothing is better on a cool day than a hot drink! Make this homemade pumpkin spice latte to cozy up an autumn morning or family gathering.
I often reach for tea on a cold day, but this homemade pumpkin spice latte is so good! By making it yourself at home you can use healthier ingredients and enjoy this delicious drink any time you’re craving it.
Why We Love This Recipe
The first time I made a pumpkin spice latte, my family was so excited! It was a cold afternoon, and I felt like spending the afternoon in the kitchen baking. Whenever the seasons change, you’ll often find me in the kitchen. Our whole family likes to gather there, and it truly is the heart of the home.
On this particular afternoon, the house was filled with the aroma of coffee, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla—it was such an inviting smell! I had pumpkin spice latte warming on the stove when one of my teenage daughters came home from work, and she was so excited to be greeted with a cozy, pumpkin-y, warm drink.
One of the main things we love about this recipe is how quick and easy it is to create such a satisfying fall drink.
Another thing to love about it is that it’s sweetened with natural sweeteners. You can use either maple syrup or honey, and both of them taste great. Just like this healthy hot cocoa recipe, I usually use maple syrup for sweetener.
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
Our basic recipe makes 2 servings, but it’s easy to double or triple if you’re serving more people. Find the full ingredient amounts and directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Coffee: Use strong, hot brewed coffee or espresso to make your pumpkin spice latte.
- Milk: We usually use whole milk, but you can also use a non-dairy alternative like coconut or almond milk if you prefer.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make your own or use canned pumpkin puree (just be sure not to get pumpkin pie mix).
- Maple Syrup: You can also use honey or another sweetener of your choice, but we usually choose maple syrup.
- Vanilla: I love using my homemade vanilla in this recipe.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can use store-bought or make your own with this recipe.
- Whipped Cream: The whipped cream is optional, but it adds so much!
How to Make a Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
- First, make the coffee. Either make some strong brewed coffee or use espresso for this pumpkin spice latte recipe.
- Add milk, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat. Heat until hot but not boiling.
- Lower the heat and whisk in the vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and coffee. Turn heat to lowest setting while you make the whipped cream.
- To make the whipped cream, we use about 1 cup heavy whipping cream and sweeten with 2 Tbsp. sugar (you can also use an alternative like maple syrup or stevia to sweeten). Add about 1 tsp vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Ladle your homemade pumpkin spice latte into two mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
- Enjoy your homemade pumpkin spice latte with some healthy pumpkin oat muffins, pumpkin butterscotch muffins, or a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie!
If you have a sourdough starter, these sourdough pumpkin scones would be amazing with your latte!
More Pumpkin Recipes
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup
- No-Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
- Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins
- Sourdough Pumpkin Scones
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment with a 5-star recipe rating and let me know! Thank you!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strong, hot brewed coffee or espresso
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- First, make the coffee. Either make some strong brewed coffee or use espresso.
- Add milk, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat. Heat until hot but not boiling.
- Lower the heat and whisk in the vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and coffee. Turn heat to lowest setting while you make the whipped cream.
- To make the whipped cream, we use about 1 cup heavy whipping cream and sweeten with 2 Tbsp. sugar (you can also use an alternative like maple syrup or stevia to sweeten). Add about 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Ladle your homemade pumpkin spice latte into two mugs and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
Joy,
Wow, this latte sounds amazing. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by.
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you!
The pumpkin latte sounds so good!! Thanks for the recipe. Happy Fall.
Thank you, Linda! Hope you enjoy. Happy fall to you!
What a fun treat for fall Joy.
Thank you for sharing your recipe for homemade pumpkin spice latte at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe at tomorrow’s party and pinning too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Thank you, Kerryanne!
Hello, visiting from Good Morning Mondays. I love the sound of this latte. I am definitely saving this post and will be making this shortly. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much for visiting, Angela! Hope you enjoy it!
Joy, I love your recipe and photos -thanks for sharing with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy – thrilled to feature you this week! 🙂
Thank you so much!
I love almost everything pumpkin. I will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
Pumpkin is a favorite flavor here too! Enjoy!
I’m visiting from “Inspire Me Monday” and I’m thankful for your homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe which I promptly saved. Normally, I buy the coffee syrup but even the best one isn’t as flavorful as I’d like so I’m exploring other options. I will give this a try and I’ll report back later on what I think. Have a blessed day!
So glad you stopped by, Cathy! Hope you enjoy it!
Looks very yummy!
Virginia
More to Mrs. E
Thank you, Virginia!
This looks delicious! We just started the Whisk It Wednesday link party and I thought you might be interested in sharing there too! Thanks, Carrie
Thanks Carrie!
I have a very similar recipe, but I like that this recipe uses brown sugar. That adds a lovely flavouring. Yum! Pinning 🙂
Hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for pinning, Jelica! 🙂
Yummy! This sounds delicious!
Thanks, Donna!
I think YES!!! Thanks for sharing this and I am in love with the tree! So glad I was your neighbor today over at FreshMarketFriday. Have a blessed weekend!
Thank you, Meghan! 🙂
YUMMO!
Would love if you’d consider sharing at my weekly party: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2017/10/31/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-10/
It’s open & growing all week long.
xo
Thank you, Jodie!
This sounds delicious!!! I can’t wait to give it a try!
If you get a chance to try it, I hope you like it! 🙂