Description
A cozy and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Latte made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and creamy milk, perfect for enjoying a homemade autumn treat.
Ingredients
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Milk Mixture
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1½ tablespoons granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup vanilla creamer
- whipped cream for the top
- pumpkin pie spice for the top
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a glass mixing cup, add the whole milk, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Use a whisk or a small whisk or mason jar to mix until well combined.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the glass mixing cup in the microwave and heat for 1 minute to warm the pumpkin milk mixture without boiling. Remove carefully from the microwave.
- Add Brewed Coffee: Brew 1 cup of your preferred coffee, preferably dark roast for a bolder flavor, and pour it into your glass containing the warmed pumpkin milk mixture.
- Finish with Creamer and Toppings: Stir in ¼ cup of vanilla creamer, then top the latte with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for garnish.
Notes
- Mix the milk, pumpkin, spices, and sugar in advance and store the leftover mix in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat the mixture gently in the microwave or on the stove without boiling before use.
- Freeze the pumpkin milk mixture in ice cube trays to use for future lattes.
- Chill brewed coffee overnight if you prefer an iced latte version.
- Use a mason jar or whisk if you do not have a frother to mix the milk mixture thoroughly.
- Stir the latte before each sip as the ingredients may settle.
- Freeze leftover pumpkin puree in 1 tablespoon portions to keep it fresh.
- Use dark roast coffee for richer, bolder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
