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: 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: 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.
Love this! Added collagen to my foam for some protein and extra fluffiness. Maple syrup was the perfect amount of sweetness! 🙂
AH, I love this, Lidia. Adding collagen is such a great idea. Thank you for sharing your review and star rating, I really appreciate it!
So easy and delicious, better than Starbucks.
I think I like this better than Starbucks! I always order mine with half the syrup because it is too sweet so this was nice! Used my frother and homemade vanilla paste!
YAY! I am so happy that you are loving this recipe, Diane. The homemade vanilla paste sounds delicious. Thank you for you’re review & star rating, I really appreciate you being here!
I was skeptical at first using pumpkin puree but it turned out fantastic, I made the pumpkin cold brew and used a little Mexican vanilla! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
WOO! I am so excited to hear that you are loving these recipes, Erika. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
I loved how fast and easy this is to make on a busy weekday morning.
Yes! I am so happy that you are able to enjoy this delicious latte even on busy mornings, Karen. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
So yummy!! Glad to have a healthy option for my fav Fall drink.
WOO! So happy you are loving this recipe, Emily! Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
This PSL was really good! I needed a pick me up after a long work week and this recipe did the trick! Having type 1 diabetes, I love that it’s sugar, and dairy free. Thanks for another great recipe!!
Of course! I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe and that it was a great pick me up, Chrisily. Thank you for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it.
Delicious; and so easy to make! No need to buy PSL anymore!
YAY! I am excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Bridget. Thanks so much for your review + star rating, it truly means so much to me.
So tasty! Really like the pumpkin spice and that it’s not too sweet!
WOO! I am excited to hear that you are enjoying this recipe, Stevie. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it.
Yum! Love being able to make my own and control the sweetness level. Followed your pumpkin spice mix, too. Will definitely be making again soon!
YAY! I am so happy to hear this recipe is a hit, Danielle. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it.