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Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte

My Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe is spot on! You're going to love how similar this tastes to the real thing! Make sure to either READ the blog post or the notes below for very detailed info!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces freshly brewed espresso
  • 1½ ounces pumpkin pie flavored Torani syrup
  • 12 ounces steamed and frothed milk
  • Whipped Cream optional for topping
  • pumpkin pie spice for topping

Instructions

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  1. To a large 16-ounce mug, add the brewed espresso* and pumpkin syrup** (see Notes).
  2. Steam and froth the milk***, then pour it into the mug, using the back of a spoon to hold back the frothed part of the milk.
  3. Then spoon the milk froth onto the top of the drink.
  4. Optionally top with whipped topping or simply just leave it as-is with the frothed milk.
  5. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and serve immediately. Drink is best warm and fresh. Tip - If you want to make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, read the blog post for directions.

Notes

  • *Espresso
  • It’s not secret that having an espresso machine will make this recipe the easiest. However, I realize it’s a luxury that not many of us have myself included.
  • If you have a Nespresso or Keurig machine (I adore mine), that will work too. I recommend cutting the amount of water you use to make sure the coffee is really strong.
  • The next best option is to use a bold roast in a french press.
  • If you use brewed coffee this is actually a café au lait. Again, cut way back on the water so the coffee is really strong.
  • Lastly, if you’re really in a pinch, you can use instant espresso.
  • **Pumpkin Syrup
  • I have a 10 year old recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Spice Lattes that uses pumpkin puree and no syrups. 
  • This current recipe, however, calls for using a pumpkin-flavored syrup such as the Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup or their Sugar Free version.
  • Torani also has a Pumpkin Spice version, and a Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice.
  • There are other brands including DaVinci Pumpkin Pie Syrup but I find Torani to be more commonly stocked in supermarkets in comparison to DaVinci.
  • Use whatever sounds best to you – be it a pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, regular or sugar-free flavored syrup.
  • ***Steaming and Frothing Milk
  • Gadget: There are lots of gadgets and appliances that steam and froth milk. I have an older version of this milk steamer and frother and love it!  It gets the milk very hot which I love, as well as very stiff and frothy. For $40, the convenience of having steamed and very frothed milk in 90 seconds is totally worth it to me.
  • Espresso Machine: If you’re lucky enough to have an espresso machine, with a built-in steamer, it’s the easiest way to make steamed milk for a latte. Fill your frothing pitcher with milk and place the steaming wand in the milk and steam for about 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Then bring the wand just under the surface of the milk and continue to steam until the froth begins to build. The milk for a latte should reach 160 degrees F. I strongly recommend using a beverage thermometer.
  • Stovetop/By Hand: For this drink, I do really recommend that you steam and froth some milk but if you absolutely don’t want to buy a gadget, you can either do it in a small kettle on the stove.
  • Make sure not to bring it to a simmer nor to a boil or it will taste scorched. It will boil sooner than you think so keep an eye on it. Use a thermometer so that it stays in the 150-160F range.
  • Then froth it or keep it do it by hand by adding the milk to a mason jar, cover with a lid, and shake until it’s super bubbly. Then microwave it until the foam rises to the top and the milk reaches the desired temperature. Don’t let it bubble over.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.