There’s nothing like the taste of fall in a mug … and this homemade Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte lets you enjoy all the warm, spicy flavours you love without the extra sugar or additives from store-bought versions. Made with real pumpkin purée, cozy spices, and your choice of milk, it’s a nourishing, cozy drink that’s simple to whip up at home. Whether you’re curled up with a book or kicking off a crisp autumn morning, this lighter twist on a café favourite gives you comfort and nutrition in every sip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk, soy, or dairy)
- 2–3 tbsp pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½–1 tsp pure maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot of espresso
(Optional: a dollop of unsweetened coconut whipped cream for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the milk & pumpkin: In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Blend for frothiness: Use a milk frother or carefully blend the mixture for 20–30 seconds until frothy.
- Add coffee: Pour hot coffee or espresso into a mug, then top with the pumpkin milk mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice on top.
✅ Healthier swaps:
- Unsweetened almond or oat milk keeps it dairy-free & lower in calories.
- Pumpkin adds fiber + vitamin A.
- Maple syrup is optional and easy to keep minimal.
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