Pumpkin Spice Latte
This pumpkin recipe is perfect for Fall coffee breaks! Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte without artificial flavors and colors is so easy and so tasty!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree or to taste
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup brewed espresso or brewed strong coffee
Optional
- granulated sugar to taste
- whipped cream
- ground nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, and light brown sugar. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot and steamy. Do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the pumpkin pie spice and the vanilla. Whisk in the coffee and continue to whisk until frothy.
- Divide the mixture between two coffee mugs. Taste and adjust to your taste.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg and serve.
Microwave Method
- Pour the milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin-pie spice, and vanilla into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Cook for 1 minute to 1 minute 30, or until the milk starts to rise up and is frothy. Remove it from the microwave.
- Divide the mixture between two coffee mugs, and stir in the brewed espresso or coffee. Taste and adjust to taste.
- Garnish with whipped cream and serve it hot.
Notes
- Ingredients: Use fresh pumpkin puree, pure vanilla extract, and freshly made coffee for the best flavor.
- Adjust to Taste: Everyone's palate is different. Always taste and adjust the sweetness or spice level of your PSL.
- Use Espresso: If possible, use espresso for an authentic coffeehouse flavor.
- Dairy Options: While dairy milk is standard, you can use non-dairy alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Avoid Overheating: Do not boil the milk mixture. Overheated milk can develop a scorched taste.
- Pumpkin Flavor: If you want a more robust pumpkin flavor, add more pumpkin puree or cook down the pumpkin puree on its own before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Experiment: Feel free to experiment once you're comfortable with the base recipe. Add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3897IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1mg
