An iced pumpkin spice latte is quintessential fall. Put on your coziest sweater, light your favorite candle, and join me in the kitchen where I'll show you how to make your own pumpkin latte at home. It's even better than Starbucks but costs so much less.
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Once mid-August hits I start to crave it all: cooler temperatures, changing leaves and all of the pumpkin things. Though summer has it perks, fall is my spirit animal.
Pumpkin bread, pumpkin baked oatmeal, pumpkin pancakes?! Yes please.
And we can't forget that pumpkin also belongs in savory recipes. One of my top fall dinners (and a reader favorite) is this pumpkin chicken curry! It starts trending like crazy every year when the seasons change.
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Why You'll Love It
Save those pennies: Tempted to hit up the coffee shop over and over again this pumpkin spice season? Don't drain your wallet and keep that hard-earned money in your pocket! Homemade pumpkin spice lattes are so much cheaper.
Great taste! With this easy recipe you can ensure incredible taste that won't leave you wanting. In my opinion, it's better than the coffee shop version.
Control over ingredients: This recipe uses my homemade pumpkin sauce which can be made dairy free! You can also add more or less spice, depending on preference.
What You'll Need:
- Espresso: My husband gifted me this gorgeous Breville Barista Express for my birthday a couple of years ago! No espresso machine? Never fear! You can use a Nespresso machine (much more affordable than the Breville), extra strong brewed coffee from the pot, cold brew, or instant espresso powder.
- Milk: Any will do, regular dairy milk or plant-based. My favorite is Chobani brand oat milk.
- Pumpkin sauce: My homemade pumpkin sauce is a simple blend of sweetened condensed milk, real pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt and vanilla extract. You can use cinnamon only if you don't have all of these spices. Make it dairy free with sweetened condensed coconut milk/oat milk.
Instructions
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Mix sauce & espresso:
- Measure pumpkin sauce into a drinking glass. I prefer 1-2 tablespoons, which isn't super sweet. Feel free to add more or less!
- Add two shots of espresso, or just one if you don't like strong coffee. You can also use decaf.
Stir & add ice:
- Mix espresso and pumpkin syrup together until completely combined.
- Add ice cubes until the glass is almost full. I leave about 1 inch of space at the top.
Add milk and toppings:
- Pour milk of choice over ice and stir everything together.
- Add toppings like whipped cream (or coconut whip for dairy free), a drizzle of pumpkin sauce, or sprinkle of cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice. You can also add cinnamon sticks as a garnish, but this is just for atheistic purposes.
Stacey's Top Tips
Want to make your latte ahead of time? Mix espresso, pumpkin spice sauce and milk together and store in a lidded jar. Pour over ice when you're ready to drink! This will prevent a watery latte.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Just use plant based milk and when you mix up your pumpkin sauce, sub sweetened condensed coconut or oat milk.
Yes. Simply make your latte in a coffee mug instead of a jar and warm your milk before adding it to the espresso and pumpkin sauce mixture.
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Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin sauce
- 2 shots espresso *see note below
- ½ cup whole milk *or milk of choice *see note below
Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream, coconut whip, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, extra pumpkin sauce, cinnamon sticks.
Recipe notes:
Espresso: I use my Breville Barista Express to make homemade lattes! No espresso machine? Never fear! You can use a Nespresso machine (much more affordable than the Breville), extra strong brewed coffee from the pot, cold brew, or instant espresso powder. Milk: My favorite non-dairy milk is Chobani extra creamy oat milk! You can find it at most grocery stores. Love this recipe?! Be sure to check out my Starbucks copycat pumpkin cream cold brew!Instructions
- Measure pumpkin sauce into a drinking glass. I like to use a 16oz mason jar.2 tablespoons pumpkin sauce
- Add espresso and mix well.2 shots espresso
- Add ice to the glass until it's almost full. I like to leave about 1 inch of space at the top.½ cup whole milk
- Stir in your milk, add toppings and enjoy!
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