Description
Create a rich and creamy pumpkin spice latte at home that rivals your favorite coffee shop. This copycat recipe is a warm hug in a mug, perfect for autumn days.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Extra pinch of pumpkin pie spice for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot pumpkin mixture into a blender.
- Add the brewed coffee or espresso to the blender.
- Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until frothy and well combined.
- Pour into your favorite mug.
- Top with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use your favorite non-dairy milk like almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust the sugar to your sweetness preference.
- Ensure you are using pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, as the latter contains added spices and sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: Approx. 250-350 (varies with milk and sugar)
- Sugar: Approx. 30-40g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 8-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25-40mg