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This homemade Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe uses only 5 ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes! It can be made hot or iced, uses less sugar than the traditional recipe and is incredibly tasty.
Who needs Starbucks when you can make your own healthier pumpkin spice latte at home in under 5 minutes?! Exactly. This homemade pumpkin spice latte is made with 5 ingredients and can be enjoyed hot or over ice, depending on your personal preference.
While I do adore my healthy pumpkin cookies and my vegan pumpkin cake, those are more “special occasion” fall recipes. This homemade PSL is a recipe that can be made daily, if you want! Yes, it’s that easy.
Recipe features
- Made without heavy cream or whipped cream, and uses less sugar than traditional PSL’s
- A dairy-free and vegan-friendly latte
- Can be made hot or iced!
Ingredients
Espresso – I found two shots of espresso to be the perfect amount, but adjust as needed.
Milk – Any kind will work! I used oat milk, but I think almond milk or whole milk would be delicious as well.
Pumpkin puree – Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not the canned pumpkin pie filling mix.
Maple syrup – I prefer my coffee less sweet, but you can always add more to taste. I would not use honey, and make sure to use pure maple syrup, not syrup with added ingredients.
Pumpkin pie spice – Again, this is going to be a personal preference thing, but it’s always best to start with a small amount and increase as desired. I like and would recommend both the 365 Whole Foods and the Trader Joe’s brand of store-bought pumpkin pie spice.
Instructions
Hot version
Step 1: Heat the milk. Whisk the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice together in a small saucepan until combined. Heat over medium-low until warm, then remove from the heat.
Step 2: Make the latte. Use your espresso machine to make a double shot of espresso, then pour it into a mug. Pour the warmed milk overtop, then use a milk frother to froth the milk (optional). Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, or top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Iced version
Step 1: Blend the milk. Add the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice to a small blender (like a Nutribullet) and blend for 5 seconds until combined.
Step 2: Pour over ice. Use your espresso machine to make the espresso, then pour into a glass over ice. Pour the milk overtop, stir and enjoy!
Tips
- If you’re going to use brewed coffee, make it a bit stronger so the coffee flavor isn’t overpowered by the pumpkin.
- Don’t own a milk frother? No problem. Simply pour the warm milk into a small blender and blend for 5 seconds, which will create a frothy consistency.
- This latte is delicious on its own, but even better when paired with a paleo pumpkin muffin or a slice of apple coffee cake.
Tip
If you don’t own an espresso machine, you can use brewed coffee or cold brew coffee instead.
Variations
Want it to be more pumpkin-y? Add an extra ½ tablespoon of pumpkin. Want to increase the sweetener? Either add more maple syrup, add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, or simply topped with whipped cream.
Storage
Refrigerator: This latte, especially the hot latte, is best made fresh. If you really want to prep the milk ahead of time you can though! Simply whisk or blend the milk ingredients together, than store in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
This homemade Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe uses only 5 ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes! It can be made hot or iced, uses less sugar than the traditional recipe and is incredibly tasty.
Servings:
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1.5 tablespoon pumpkin puree or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 shots espresso
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Instructions
For the hot version:
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Whisk the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice together in a small saucepan until combined. Heat over medium-low until warm, then remove from the heat.
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Use your espresso machine to make a double shot of espresso, then pour it into a mug. Pour the warmed milk overtop, then use a milk frother to froth the milk (optional). Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, or top with whipped cream and enjoy!
For the iced version:
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Add the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice to a small blender (like a Nutribullet) and blend for 5 seconds until combined.
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Use your espresso machine to make the espresso, then pour into a glass over ice. Pour the milk overtop, stir and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3503IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 0.4mg
