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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte with Real Pumpkin

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This homemade pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin is warm, spiced, and made with real pumpkin puree for a velvety texture. It’s quick, easy, and perfectly balanced—not too sweet, with a deep, authentic fall flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso (120ml)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
  • Extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
  • Caramel drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1/2 cup of strong coffee or pull 2 shots of espresso. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until it forms a thick paste.
  3. Pour the milk into the saucepan with the pumpkin mixture. Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture is steaming hot and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  4. Optional but recommended: Pour the hot pumpkin milk mixture into a blender. Remove the center cap of the lid, cover with a kitchen towel, and blend on high for about 20 seconds until frothy and velvety.
  5. Pour the brewed coffee or espresso into a mug. Slowly pour the hot pumpkin milk over the coffee. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, and a drizzle of caramel if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or full-fat coconut milk. To make it sugar-free, replace granulated sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia. For extra pumpkin flavor, increase pumpkin puree to 3 tablespoons. The pumpkin milk can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before combining with fresh coffee.

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