Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (any variety (dairy or plant-based))
• 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 0.5 cup brewed coffee (or 1-2 shots of espresso)
• whipped cream (for topping)
• cinnamon (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar.

2. 2

   Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until it is hot but not boiling.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.

4. 4

   Pour the hot milk mixture into a large mug.

5. 5

   Add the brewed coffee or espresso shots to the mug and stir gently to combine.

6. 6

   Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or extra pumpkin spice if desired.

Notes

For a frothier latte, you can use a handheld milk frother to blend the milk and pumpkin mixture before adding the coffee. Adjust the sugar to your preferred sweetness level.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• latte
• pumpkin spice
• fall
• beverage
• vegetarian