Quick Healthy, Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Learn how to make a homemade pumpkin spice latte in just a few minutes. This homemade pumpkin spice latte is so easy and so much healthier than the options you will find at popular coffee shops. This warm and cozy drink includes real nutrients that will help your body, not harm it. It is perfect for fall and the best way to enjoy the pumpkin spice season.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Latte

• Lightly and perfectly sweet, this latte is a healthier and much tastier version than the popular overly sweet options
• I love this latte because the pumpkin spice flavor isn’t too strong, I like it a little more subtle but you can always add more if you want.
• This pumpkin spice latte is healthy too, pumpkin is loaded with fiber and nutrients that support your immune system
• It includes simple ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store
• Easy to make, it only takes a few minutes to make this latte, there’s no need to even venture out of the house

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients

Espresso – a shade grown or mold free coffee is my favorite choice for this homemade latte recipe. For my favorite non toxic coffee brands, see the “shop this post” section below. I use regular coffee and grind it really fine instead of buying espresso.

Milk – Choose whole milk and an organic, low-temp pasteurized brand if possible. I use raw and choose not to heat it too hot to retain the nutrients.

Pumpkin Puree – This gives the latte a natural pumpkin flavor and creates the fun orange color.

Maple Syrup – Maple syrup adds nutrients and sweetness to the latte and it pairs really well with the pumpkin and spices.

Pumpkin Spice and Cinnamon – Choose organic not treated options, that will give this latte that punch of fall flavor.

Vanilla – An optional ingredient, but it pairs really well with the pumpkin and helps to round out all of the flavors.

Ingredient Modifications

• If you don’t have espresso you can use regular brewed coffee. Brew the coffee a bit strong if you can for that extra flavor.
• Instead of regular milk you could use coconut milk. Coconut milk will alter the flavor a bit but will still give the latte a creamy consistency.
• As an alternative to maple syrup you could use honey or coconut sugar. These are both great, nutritious options.
• If you want to try this homemade pumpkin spice latte but don’t love pumpkin spice you can just use cinnamon. I often made this with just Ceylon cinnamon and it is just as delicious.

How to Make this Healthy, Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

1. First, add your pumpkin puree, spices, maple syrup and vanilla to a large mug or bowl. I love to add the spices here because I feel like adding the warm coffee over top makes them more aromatic. Adding the spices here is completely optional and may be a little silly but it works for me!
2. Next, make your shot of espresso or brew your coffee. Add this to your mug or bowl, over top of the puree and spices, so that you can whisk or stir them together.
3. Now whisk the espresso and puree together or stir to combine.
4. Heat and froth the milk next. You can use your espresso machine for this or heat the milk over the stove then use an electric frother to froth the milk.
5. Once the milk is warm and frothy, pour it into your espresso and puree and enjoy.
6. If you desire, top with more cinnamon or with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

Shop This Post

• Simple Espresso Machine – This espresso machine isn’t fancy but it’s easy to use and a great one to learn on.
• Electric Frother — I’ve tried so many of these and this one has worked the best for the longest.
• Mini Whisk Set — These mini whisks are so helpful when making fun lattes.
• Non-Toxic Coffee — My favorite organic coffee, this is not espresso but we use it like it is. Grind it really fine and it always well for me.
• Pumpkin Puree — Organic and yummy.
• Pumpkin Spice — An organic blend of spices.
• Ceylon Cinnamon — I enjoy Ceylon cinnamon because of it’s full body flavor, this brand isn’t treated with chemicals.
• Maple Syrup — organic
• Vanilla