Pumpkin Spice Latte {Starbucks Copycat}
This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is the perfect fall drink that tastes just like the Starbucks version. It's made with real pumpkin puree!
Servings: 1 latte
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 2 espresso shots
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice recipe as follows
- 1 tbsp simple syrup recipe as follows
- 3/4 cup 2% or whole milk
- Whipped cream to taste optional
Pumpkin Spice Mix
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp dried ginger
Simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
Instructions
- Brew espresso shots in whatever coffee maker you have on hand.
- While coffee is hot, mix in simple syrup, pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice mix.
- In a mason jar or beverage container with waterproof lid, shake milk until frothy. You can also use a milk frother. Remove lid and microwave for 30 seconds. Pour milk into coffee mixture.
- Enjoy with whipped cream (optional) and a sprinkle of Pumpkin Spice Mix on top!
Simple syrup
- Add one cup boiling water and 1 cup sugar to a mason jar, stirring well. Stir in vanilla, then let cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge up to 2 months for future drinks.
Pumpkin spice mix
- Mix all ingredients together in a small mason jar or Ziploc bag. Store up to 3 months in your pantry.
Notes
Nutritional info is for 1 drink using 2% milk and no whipped cream.
Shake milk in a jar to produce some froth then microwave it for a few seconds – easy frothed milk in seconds!
Swap out the 2% milk for another milk such as almond, coconut or soy milk.
Keep the pumpkin spice blend in the pantry for 2-3 months to enjoy lattes all season long.
Store any leftover pumpkin puree in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and use it to make other pumpkin recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2515IU | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg