Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Published Oct 10, 2012, Updated Jun 12, 2023
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Skip Starbucks and make this healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte made with almond milk at home. It’s easy to make, vegan and delicious!
If you like the thought of a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks but would rather skip the extra calories and sugar, you are going to LOVE the homemade version I’m featuring today. It’s crazy to me that even the smallest size (a tall) non-fat, no whip PSL from Starbucks has 200 calories and 37 grams of sugar! The sugary syrup is the culprit. It contains sugar, condensed nonfat milk, sweet condensed nonfat milk and a few other ingredients including coloring and artificial flavors.
I’m all about keeping my food/beverages as natural as possible, which is why I love this homemade pumpkin spice latte. You can have a pumpkin spice latte any day of the week and feel good about it with ingredients you can pronounce, no added sugar and a low amount of calories. The best part? It doesn’t cost $4.00 a pop!
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
- brewed coffee – I used cold-brew pumpkin spice coffee but plain coffee or even 1-2 shots of espresso works great as well!
- unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- pumpkin puree – you can make your own or buy it! If you buy it, make sure the ingredient list is just “pureed pumpkin”… don’t accidentally buy pumpkin pie puree!
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup – or sweetener of choice.
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Substitutions & Notes
Coffee – Like I mentioned, any coffee or espresso works for this drink!
Milk – I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk for another layer of flavor but any dairy-free milk would work!
Sweetener – I like using maple syrup best but I’m sure honey or another sweetener of your choice would be delicious too. I’ve tried it with Stevia for a sugar-free option and that worked great!
How to Make a Homemade PSL
There are two ways to make this!
With a handheld frother or blender: In a cup or saucepan, mix together almond milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat on the stovetop or microwave for 30-45 seconds. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, spices and sweetener, place in a cup and use a frother to foam the milk. You can also use an immersion blender – just process for 30 seconds or until foamy. Pour coffee into a large mug, add the foamy milk mixture on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
With a Breville milk frother: Add the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and maple syrup to your hot coffee. Froth cold almond milk in the Breville milk frother and pour over coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
You might find some pumpkin pulp at the bottom of your glass and that’s totally normal. Starbucks would have it too… if they were using natural ingredients and not syrup.
More Coffee Drinks to Try
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- Cold Brew Mocha Smoothie
- How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
- Whipped Coffee
- Creamy Iced Coffee in Your Blender
- Protein Coffee
Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brewed coffee, or 1-2 shots of espresso
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3 Tablespoons canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- With a handheld frother or blender:Â In a cup or sauce pan, mix together almond milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat on the stove top or microwave for 30-45 seconds. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, spices and sweetener, place in a cup and use a frother to foam the milk. You can also use a blender — just process for 30 seconds or until foamy. Pour coffee into a large mug, add the foamy milk mixture on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
- With Breville milk frother:Â add the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and maple syrup to your hot coffee. Froth cold almond milk in the Breville milk frother and pour over coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite sweetener here. Stevia works great if you’re looking for a sugar-free option.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I cut this recipe in half, then add all of the ingredients straight to my nespresso milk frother and it does the work for me! Absolutely delicious, I have this almost every morning!
YUM! What a great way to start your day, Allison. I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate you being here!
Made this with orange pekoe tea:) it was very good, nice to have something different
YUM! I am so happy this worked out with tea as well. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
I tried the very basic level of heating the non-coffee ingredients on the stove and just mixing them with mocha pot coffee. It was so delicious. It tastes like fall in NY!
This was tasty! Quick and easy to make too. I’ll definitely make it again!
Super yummy easy at home hack! I used a protein shaker bottle and added in two scoops of plain collagen and it was delish:)
Ah, what a great idea to add the collagen, Sara! I am happy to hear that your are loving this recipe. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it.
I’ve already made this twice and its everything you want about fall in a cup.
YES! I couldn’t agree more. I’m so happy you’re loving this recipe, Cassia. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Made this into an iced chai (no likey coffee) and it was perfect!! My chai is Fall Festive now! Hopefully that counts for October contest!
Thanks!!
This might be my second comment, I don’t see the first!!
WOO! I am so excited that you were able to make this into an iced chai. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
Do you just omit coffee when making chai? Thanks
Yes, you can just omit the coffee and replace with the chai tea! Enjoy!
Love being able to make my own PSL at home! I always top it with coconut whip.
YES, that sounds delicious, Molly. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
Absolutely delicious!! The perfect fall treat! And is guilt-free!
Aw yay! I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Tanya. Thank you so much for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
This was SO delicious and SO easy! I was shocked at how easy it was. This is going to be my new fall staple.
AH YAY! I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe and that it’s such a hit, Emily. Thank you so much for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!