Are you a latte lover? This homemade Pumpkin Latte uses natural ingredients. Real pumpkin puree and a homemade spice blend. No artificial flavouring here.
Use the rest of the puree to make these delicious Puff Pasty Pumpkin Rolls and Overnight Pumpkin Oats.
Crafting this delicious pumpkin spice latte from scratch is easy. No fancy equipment is needed. This is better than Starbucks.
Don’t get me wrong, I am a Starbucks fan. Since I love lattes so much, I had to figure out how not to break the bank. This way I can save and enjoy delicious lattes anytime I want!
Embrace the fall and winter with this seasonal pumpkin latte. Warm, cozy and so delicious. Pair it with a pumpkin donut, or alongside a bowl of apple pudding.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for making this pumpkin latte can be found at the bottom of this post.
I am ready for all the pumpkin recipes. The soups, casseroles, and chilis. Of course, pumpkin pie is a must during the holidays. I bet you never thought of using pumpkin puree in coffee.
Pumpkin Coffee Ingredients
- pumpkin puree
- pumpkin spice
- agave nectar
- strong brewed coffee
- milk
- cinnamon sugar (for topping the foam)
Artificial flavours will not cut it for me. This recipe uses canned pumpkin and homemade pumpkin spice. I use the recipe mix from Food Network. Also known as pumpkin pie spice, it is a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves.
I don’t have a fancy espresso machine, do you? No worries, don’t let that stop you from making homemade lattes. It’s easier than you think.
How To Make The Best Homemade Pumpkin Latte
All you need is strong coffee, hot milk, and a handheld frother. I have been doing it this way for years. It works great. Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
To heat the milk you can use a pot on the stove, or even a microwave if you prefer. A handheld milk frother does an excellent job of creating lots of thick foam for topping your drinks.
Make some strong coffee, or if you have espresso use that. I have even used instant espresso and it works great. I know you may think instant coffee sucks, but the espresso does a great job here.
Feel free to use any type of milk you wish, I used 1%. Non-dairy options work too.
Mix some canned pumpkin with the spice mix. I used some agave to sweeten it, but go ahead and use honey or sugar if you like.
Mix the pumpkin into the hot coffee (no it won’t be lumpy), add the hot milk, top with foam, sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar for topping, and there you have it.
See, told you it was easy. Now if I could only figure out latte art.
Substitutions/Recipe Tips
- Milk – I used 1% dairy in this recipe. You can use full-fat, skim or even dairy-free. We love barista oat milk in homemade lattes.
- Pumpkin Puree – I used canned. Homemade puree would be great as well.
- Sweetener – Agave nectar was my choice. Feel free to use honey, maple syrup, maple sugar, or regular sugar. You may even choose to add no sweetener at all.
- Spice Blend – I always have a batch of homemade pumpkin spice blend on hand. You can easily buy it as well.
- Coffee – Any strong coffee will work in this DIY latte recipe. Instant espresso is super easy to work with. Got some extra cold brew around? Heat it up!
- Toppings – Cinnamon sugar is a treat. Just plain cinnamon works. Nutmeg is another great choice. Maple sugar, vanilla sugar, or raw sugar are great options.
You are probably wondering what you do with all the canned pumpkin that is left over. If you are not going to use it in a delicious recipe, the next best thing is to freeze it!
Put enough in little freezer bags for a few lattes. Pull it out whenever you want to make a drink. Thaw it under hot water, or pop it into the microwave for a few seconds (after you put it in a glass bowl, not a plastic bag).
What is the best milk for making lattes with foam?
- Whole dairy milk works best. It seems to have the optimal balance of fat, protein, sugar, and water. Perfect for thick creamy foam.
- Almond milk seems to be the top pick for a non-dairy version. Latte art may be a little more difficult, but the foam is thick and sweet.
- Oat milk is another great choice. The foam disappears a little faster, but it is smooth creamy, and easy to work with.
- Soy milk makes a creamy, dense foam, but not great for latte art.
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Latte Recipes
Now that you see how easy it is to make delicious lattes at home, here are a few more recipes you might like to try:
- If you love cafe mocha, then this latte made with chocolate milk is just what you need on a cool day.
- Switch things up with a holiday tea latte made with gingerbread tea and eggnog.
- Rum and eggnog latte is our favourite of all. We love sipping this while trimming the tree.
Pumpkin Latte Without Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 ½ tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 cups strong coffee
- 1 cup milk ( I used 1%) (your choice, dairy or non-dairy, non fat to full fat)
- cinnamon sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place pumpkin in a small glass bowl.2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- Add the pumpkin spice mix and agave. Mix well.1 teaspoons pumpkin spice, 1 ½ tablespoons agave nectar
- Warm slightly in microwave to remove the chill (this way it won’t cool your coffee down too much).
- Make your strong coffee. This is where you can experiment with your coffee to milk ratio. We prefer 2:1 (2 parts coffee 1 part milk)2 cups strong coffee
- Heat the milk (either on the stove in a pot, or in the microwave).1 cup milk ( I used 1%)
- Using a hand frother, froth the milk.
- Put the coffee in a mug and add the pumpkin mixture. Stir well.
- Add the heated milk and stir.
- Top with the foam.
- Add the cinnamon sugar topping.cinnamon sugar for topping
Sandi
I love the idea of making my own pumpkin lattes…they are perfect for fall!
Homemade & Yummy
And they are so much more delicious without all the artificial stuff too.
Rezel Kealoha
I love how you actually used pumpkin in the latte and not just the spices!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…and it is sooooo good too.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
I love everything about this! It’s healthier, tastier, and cheaper!
Homemade & Yummy
YES on all accounts. Hope you enjoy it!!
Aish Das Padihari
Not a fan of pumpkin latte but your recipe looks like something I should try.
Homemade & Yummy
You can experiment with the coffee/milk ratio and find one that works for you.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
I loveeee pumpkin spiced drinks this time of year. Your recipe looks delicious! Pinning this one for later.
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY … we sure do!!
Helene D'Souza
I remembered now my days as a 15 year old learning from my Italian boss on how to make latte foam. Those were days I tell you! I am getting into autumn mood with your latte.
Homemade & Yummy
I would LOVE to master that pretty little technique for sure.
Namrata
Looks amazing. Im a huge fan of pumpkin spice. Bookmarking this recipe.
Homemade & Yummy
We LOVE LOVE LOVE this latte.
Jenni LeBaron
I like that this has no artificial syrup. A nice warm drink for a cold, blustery fall day!
Homemade & Yummy
Me too….this is the REAL deal!!
Ginny McMeans
Wow! This looks great. I need to try it with coconut cream instead of milk. It sounds delicious.
Homemade & Yummy
That certainly would work nicely.
Veena Azmanov
Oh that looks incredible! I am no coffee drinker but I love pumpkin spice . I might just make one to try this version. My husband will love this. Definitely going to make him one
Homemade & Yummy
Use less coffee and more milk….it will be great!!
mydeliciousmeals
Great idea for my midday coffee, I’ve just made pumpkin muffins and have some pumpkin puree left in the fridge. Pumpkin latte with pumpkin muffins… mmm… love this season 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Sounds like a delicious plan to me.
Meymi-Pastry and Beyond
Looks great! I should try this pumpkin latte! You make it seem so easy.
Homemade & Yummy
Easy and delicious…that is the name of the game.
Mary
So great to be able to make one without all the artificial flavors! I’m so happy fall is here!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I don’t like artificial flavours for anything.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I love pumpkin lattes. It’s such a delicious drink that satisfies, especially in the fall. Your recipe looks fabulous! Absolutely fabulous and I can’t wait to make it!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you ENJOY these as much as we do.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
They have a language unto themselves! I go in there and I refuse to order in their lingo — I’ll say medium, small, large. Really they sound so affected. You know, La Di Dah Type. Now your recipe sounds great. I don’t usually order fancy drinks at Starbucks — we just order plain coffee. Now, this recipe I know I’ll make. It sounds just what I need.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…you are so funny..and yes they do make things complicated.