Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

As soon as the fall season begins, I get a craving for pumpkin spice coffees, especially lattes. Doesn’t everyone? And while I often get them on my way to work, on weekends I don’t want to have to brave the cold to do it. This recipe for homemade pumpkin spice latte is the perfect substitute. It’s super easy and quick to make and is a delicious way to avoid the coffee shop lineups 😉

This recipe incorporates easy-to-find ingredients accessible at any grocery store. And best of all, it takes no more than 10 minutes to make!

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HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE  

Prep Time:  10 minutes                               

Yield:  2 servings

Latte Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk (coconut, soy or almond substitutes work just as well)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 2-4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 & 1/4 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend* (plus more for serving)
• 1/2 cup dark roast/strong coffee (a strong coffee will balance the sweetness well)
• whipped cream

*Pumpkin Spice Blend Ingredients:  Mix 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon with 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves.

Instructions:

Heat milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar on the stove over medium heat until hot. Whisk ingredients together. Do not bring to a boil, otherwise you may risk burning the milk.

Whisk in vanilla extract, spices, and coffee.

Serve in 2 mugs, topping each with whipped cream and a sprinkling of the pumpkin spice blend.

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Now simply serve and enjoy with that special someone 🙂

Quick and easy to make, this pumpkin spice latte recipe is a delicious drink to make at home. I hope you give it a try!

 

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