Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
A cozy homemade version of the popular Pumpkin Spice Latte, perfect for fall cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 shot espresso (or strong brewed coffee)
- 0.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp sugar (white, brown, or coconut)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice to create a syrup.
- Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate pot, brew espresso (or strong coffee).
- Pour the brewed espresso into a mug.
- Add the pumpkin syrup to the mug.
- Heat the milk until warm, then froth if desired.
- Pour the frothed milk into the mug with the espresso and pumpkin syrup.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice on top.
Notes
You can make the pumpkin spice syrup ahead and store it in the fridge for a week. Feel free to experiment with different milks for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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