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Pumpkin Spice Latte

This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe features a homemade spiced pumpkin sauce, espresso, and creamy, frothy milk. It's a cafe-worthy drink that's easy to make at home, the perfect fall latte!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Sauce
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup maple sugar, or light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, optional but delicious
For One Latte
  • 2 shots freshly pulled espresso, see notes
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin sauce, or to taste
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Whipped cream and cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

For the Pumpkin Sauce
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  1. Combine all pumpkin sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use (up to 7 days).
For The Latte
  1. In your favorite mug, stir together espresso and pumpkin sauce.
  2. Heat milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until it is just steaming, about 150℉.
  3. Froth milk until it develops a ½” thick layer of foam, about 20 seconds using a wand frother - or by very carefully shaking the milk in a mason jar (I recommend wrapping the jar in a towel it will be hot).
  4. Pour frothed milk over the espresso. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Espresso - I use my Nespresso maker to make this latte – my favorite pods are the Scuro and Chairo, but you could use very strong black coffee or a bottled espresso.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 58mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 182kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 24g 48%

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