• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Appetizers
    • Soups
    • Salads
    • Salad Dressings & Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Beverages
    • Game Day Foods
  • About
  • Subscribe
The Virtual Caterer
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Appetizers
    • Soups
    • Salads
    • Salad Dressings & Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Beverages
    • Game Day Foods
  • About
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Appetizers
    • Soups
    • Salads
    • Salad Dressings & Dips
    • Side Dishes
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Beverages
    • Game Day Foods
  • About
  • Subscribe
×
Home » Recipes » Beverages

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Quick, Easy and Homemade

October 29, 2020 by Suzie J. 2 Comments

Jump to Recipe
Jump to Recipe

Oh the magical Pumpkin Spice Latte. I don't know about you, but I get a pretty hard craving for one of these puppies this time of year. Problem is, I'm on a pretty tight budget right now (ummm thanks Covid) so I won't be heading to Starbucks anytime soon. So today I got dressed in real clothes (not just PJs) and made myself a delicious Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte. I was so impressed with myself I'm sharing it with you! I hope you looooove it as much as I do. 🙂

Brew a Batch of Strong Coffee

This recipe only calls for ¼ cup of coffee or espresso. You may be thinking that's not enough coffee. Well, that's fine..just add more! The reason I wrote the recipe with only ¼ cup of coffee is because I wanted this Pumpkin Spice Latte to have all of the sweetness and spice of the OG Starbucks PSL. Obviously, you'll want to change it up to suit your coffee needs.

Choose Your Milk Wisely

Great thing about making your Homemade PSL is that you can choose your milk. I know you can choose your milk preference at your local coffee shop. BUT a carton of milk is about the same price as a PSL at your local coffee shop AND will give you Pumpkin Spice Lattes for a week or even two!

If you want cow's milk you have choices that range between fat-free all the way to half and half. For a lighter latte choose a skin/fat-free milk, for a richer, dessert-style latte you might want to use some half and half.

Dairy free is easy here! There are so many non-dairy milk options these days. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk in this recipe with coconut whipped cream. Coconut milk, oat milk or even soy would be delicious!

this …

You'll want all these spices for the ultimate Pumpkin Spice Latte:

Pumpkin Pie Seasoning is one of the base flavors for this latte baby.

Cinnamon will kick the Pumpkin Pie Seasoning into high gear.

Vanilla extract will round out the spice and makes it extra yummy. If you have vanilla bean, vanilla paste or vanilla powder on hand it would be delicious in this recipe!

Fresh Nutmeg will take this latte from ah to ahhhhh man that's good!

I like to add a pinch of Cayenne for a little heat! (If you don't like it spicy, it's purely optional...but divine!)

Salt???? Yeah, salt will naturally amplify all of the flavors..just a touch but not too much.

Sweeten your Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Brown Sugar...aww yeah. That's what I use for this recipe. Sweet and molassesy (hmm, not a word yet, huh? Well, it sure is on this blog!) Look, I never said I was a good writer..I just love food) 😉

If you're not doing the whole processed sugar thang, you can use maple syrup, agave, or even honey (if not vegan). If you try any of these out, let me know how it turns out by leaving a message in the comments! Well, if you try this recipe at all, I would love to know how it turned out for you! 🙂

Recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

A simply delicious homemade version of this trendy Fall latte.
No ratings yet

Click the stars to rate.

Print Recipe

*Easily adjust serving size to your liking by clicking the number under servings or with the boxes below in the ingredients section.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ Cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
  • ¼ Cup Strong Brewed Coffee or Espresso
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • pinch Fresh Grated Nutmeg
  • pinch Cayenne optional
  • pinch Salt
  • Prepared Whipped Cream optional
Prevent your screen from going dark

Would you like to save this recipe?

Enter your email, and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus, get the latest weekly recipes, meal ideas or tips!

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients except coffee in a sauce pan. Using a whisk, blend well and over medium heat until the milk mixture is warm.
  • Use an immersion blender to create foam if desired.
  • Pour prepared coffee into a mug, then top with pumpkin spice milk mixture. Top with whipped cream and garnish with pumpkin pie seasoning if desired.
  • Serve with a little love and enjoy!! 🙂
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Would you like to save this recipe?

Enter your email, and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus, get the latest weekly recipes, meal ideas or tips!

More Beverages

  • Strawberry basil mocktail in a glass with basil on the side.
    Skinny Honey Strawberry Basil Mocktail 
  • Martini coupe glass filled with blueberry drink mix and garnished with blueberries and lemon.
    Blueberry Yuzu Bee's Knees Cocktail
  • A cocktail filled with ice in a copper mug garnished with sugared cranberries, orange slices, fresh rosemary, and star anise. Dark grey background with sugared cranberries.
    Easy Spiced Cranberry Orange Moscow Mule (with mocktail recipe)
  • A group of 4 cocktails
    Trending Fall Cocktails That Will Blow Your Mind

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Leslie Nichole

    October 30, 2020 at 1:21 am

    Ohh girl, ya had me at pumpkin spice. Haha

    Reply
    • Suzie J.

      October 30, 2020 at 2:30 am

      Haha! Why are Pumpkin Spice Lattes so addicting? I hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

A picture of a woman drinking a cocktail in a restaurant.

Hi, I'm Suzie!

I'm the recipe creator, photographer, and official taste tester here! I create everyday recipes inspired by dishes I've had from my favorite restaurants around Sonoma, Napa, and beyond.

Learn more

Footer

↑ back to top

Privacy

  • Privacy Policy

Subscribe

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

2025 The Virtual Caterer

As an Amazon associate, I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, but I only share products I truly think are worth it...and ones that make food more fun. I'm grateful for your support! ~Suzie

Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required