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. How about a nice slice of pumpkin spice coffee cake? So many tasty options to choose from.
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.
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
Erin
We don’t actually have PSLs at Starbucks where I live, so I’ll have to try your recipe! See what all the crazy hype is about. It does sound tsaty!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
OMG pumpkin lattes are the best. This is better than Starbucks for sure. No artificial ingredients.
Amy Liu Dong
Love this! Save me a lot of time and I personally like it with milk lol. Very nice recipe
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Dairy or non-dairy, this latte recipe is a favourite in our house.
Carrie Robinson
I am not much of a pumpkin spice latte girl myself, but I love that I can make this version at home when we have guests over! 🙂 So perfect for fall entertaining.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Give it a try with the puree, and you just might change your mind. It makes a world of difference in the taste.
Lori
WIth it being pumpkin season this drink is on repeat in our house! I love how easy it is and how incredibly flavorful it is!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We enjoy this latte all year long, an almost daily in the fall and winter.
veenaazmanov
Never tried a Pumpkin Latte combination. Sounds unique. Loved the Cinnamon Sugar topping as well.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is the best pumpkin latte ever. So much better than Starbucks.
Mikayla
I can have this everyday in the fall now, not just as a payday treat! Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
That is right. It save you money, tastes better and you can enjoy it anytime you like.
Silvia
I always have a few cans of pumpkin to make lattes, I love your recipe has agave nectar, I usually use maple, but it was a great variation.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Maple syrup is a great choice too in the delicious pumpkin latte.
Jenny
We loved this latte. Have never had it with real pumpkin puree and you can really tell the difference. I don’t think we are going back to the store-bought pumpkin lattes, yours is superior with way better ingredients.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yup, you will never want that artificial flavoured syrup again in pumpkin lattes. Puree makes all the difference.
Dee
I’ve never been a fan of pumpkin puree but my goodness this latte looks so good. It’s the perfect fall treat.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You really need to give it a try. The pumpkin puree is so much better than flavoured syrup.
Marina Shalneva
What a fantastic recipe, I love it with almond milk, especially! Great during the evening to warm up!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We also enjoy this DIY pumpkin latte with oat milk, it froths wonderfully.
Swathi
Homemade pumpkin latte looks delicious I love to enjoy a cup during this pumpkin season.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I hope you enjoy many of these pumpkin lattes.
Melinda
This was easy to make and tasted even better than a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. I love that there’s no sticky syrup in this recipe. I used maple syrup as a sweetener, which was good but I think next time I’ll use honey or the agave nectar that you recommend.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this delicious latte made with real pumpkin puree. So much better than flavoured syrups.
Kim
Made this latte this afternoon and it turned out great! The perfect mid afternoon pick me up!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, this is the perfect afternoon latte, especially in the fall.
Nancy
Thanks for saving me a few bucks then buying it from our local coffee shop. This one is lovely and tasty
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? Now you can enjoy lattes more often.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Pumpkin season is here! My son has been asking me to make pumpkin latte and I made some last evening. This was delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this recipe for a homemade pumpkin latte. Our favourite as well.