DIY Pumpkin-Flavored Coffee Drink
A DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte for Your Fall Cravings
Craving that iconic pumpkin spice latte taste, but without the hefty price tag and extra sugar? Look no further! This homemade DIY pumpkin spice latte recipe will satisfy your fall cravings and leave you feeling smug about your frugality.
The secret ingredient? Maple syrup, which not only ties in the fall flavor but also offers a healthier sweetening option compared to traditional recipes. You're welcome to adjust the amount of sweetener according to your preference.
To ensure the freshest and most flavorful pumpkin spice blend, try making your own. Plus, you'll have extra on hand to spice up other autumn recipes.
Quick Shopping Notes: Ensure you're buying pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filing, for this recipe. Opting for lower-fat milk (skim or 2 percent) will result in better froth consistency, but feel free to experiment with oat milk to keep the recipe vegan.
Gear Up: A milk frother will provide an authentic body and texture, but fear not if you don't have one. Check out our alternate method for frothing milk without a frother. And if you don't own an espresso machine, we've got you covered with a Moka Pot workaround.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients (Serves 1)
For the pumpkin spice:
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the pumpkin spice latte:
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Mix the pumpkin spice blend:
- Stir together cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg until combined. Store the spice blend in an airtight jar for up to six months, ready to use when needed in recipes.
Create your pumpkin spice latte:
- Pour milk into a saucepan or small pot. Heat milk to 150°F-155°F over medium heat.
- Brew your espresso and pour into a cup. Add pumpkin puree and stir until well mixed. Add maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract, stirring again to combine.
- Without a frother, use the jar shake method or French press method to froth your milk. Alternatively, you can use the whisking method for a simpler froth.
- Pour the frothed milk into a glass on top of the espresso mixture, piling the fluffiest foam on top.
- Top with whipped cream (optional) for an extra decadent touch, if desired.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 125
- Fat: 4.43g
- Saturated fat: 2.53g
- Carbohydrates: 18.35g
- Fiber: 2.83g
- Sugar: 12.77g
- Protein: 4.29g
- Cholesterol: 12.2mg
- Sodium: 58.68mg
Frothing Milk Without a Frother
- Jar Shake Method: With a heat-safe glass jar and lid (like a mason jar), and warm milk, fill the jar halfway and seal. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds, then let the bubbles settle before pouring over coffee.
- French Press Method: Using a French press and warm milk, pump the plunger quickly until the milk doubles in volume and fine bubbles appear.
- Whisking with Heat: Warm milk in a saucepan over low heat, and whisk vigorously until frothy. This method will not produce as much foam as the other methods but is still effective for warming milk.
Happy sipping! Enjoy your homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe that rivals Starbucks, but at a fraction of the cost.
- Stir the nutritional pumpkin spice blend to have an essential ingredient for your autumn home-brewed pumpkin spice latte.
- After brewing your espresso and stirring in the maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and homemade pumpkin spice, you can froth the milk without a frother, providing a more wallet-friendly alternative to buying the latte from a coffee shop.
- Top your creation off with whipped cream for a nutritional touch of decadence to your autumn home latte, ensuring a satisfying fall craving.
